Windows Vista/7/8/8.1/10 (32 or 64 bit) Anyconnect Client Installation
- Browse to NS VPN Client Download Page
- Start the 'anyconnect-win' installer downloaded in step 2.
- At each prompt, click 'Next.' You may see a 'User Account Control' dialog box asking if you would like to install the program. Click 'Yes.'
- Once the install is complete, click 'Finish.'
- Start the 'anyconnect-win-gina' installer downloaded in step 2.
- At each prompt, click 'Next.' You may see a 'User Account Control' dialog box asking if you would like to install the program. Click 'Yes.'
- Once the install is complete, click 'Finish.'
- The machine will now ask to reboot. Click yes to reboot.
- Launch the client by going to Start->All Programs->Cisco->Cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client
- In the field to the left of the 'Connect' button, click on the text area and type 'vpn.ufl.edu'. Click connect.
- Authenticate with your gatorlink ID (in the form of username@ufl.edu) and your gatorlink password. Click OK.
- The most recent version of the client and vpn configuration files will be automatically downloaded. This may require another reboot to complete the update.
- Your client is now ready for use.
Notes:
- Once the Anyconnect is installed on your machine, it will always be automatically upgraded to the latest version as they are published by Network Services. You shouldn't need to go through the manual installation process unless you reinstall your operating system, or your client becomes corrupted and needs to be uninstalled and reinstalled.
- After connecting for the first time, the VPN policy will be pushed to your client. The pulldown will say 'Gatorlink VPN' rather than vpn.ufl.edu after this policy is downloaded.
Feb 05, 2020 In the ISO image, the installer program setup.hta is HTML, which can be edited. The AnyConnect uninstall prompt is not customizable. Windows Installer Properties That Customize Client Installations; Windows Installer Properties for AnyConnect Modules. With this SAML configuration, end users experience the interactive Duo Prompt when using the Cisco AnyConnect Client for VPN. The interactive MFA prompt gives users the ability to view all available authentication device options and select which one to use, self-enroll new or replacement 2FA devices, and manage their own registered devices.
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VPN AnyConnect (Client-based)
VPN AnyConnect is the preferred way to access the Library's resources from off campus. To use VPN AnyConnect, you need to be able to install software on your device.
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Important Note
Anyconnect Setup
Select 2-Step Secured - Allthruucsd from the 'Group' drop-down menu when authenticating.
Note: 2-Step login is required for faculty, staff, and student VPN connections.
Visit VPN EasyConnect (Web-based) if you cannot install software on your device.
Username & Password
A UC San Diego username and password is required to use VPN services. See Getting or Changing Your UC San Diego Password if you don't know your username or password.
Problems?
See our troubleshooting page for help.
Questions?
For help with connecting from off-campus using the VPN, contact the ITS Service Desk.
Anyconnect Setup Download
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