Install Cisco AnyConnect on Ubuntu / Debian / Fedora Connect To VPN Server with Cisco AnyConnect from Linux Terminal If you used the installation method covered in our guide, the vpn script used to connect, disconnect, and check the status of VPN is located in the directory below.

1. Once OpenConnect package has been successfully installed on Ubuntu, you should be ready to connect to SSL VPN servers, which can Cisco’s AnyConnect SSL VPN and Juniper Pulse Connect Secure Simply run the commands below to establish VPN connection to your VPN server gateway In this example, our VPN gateway is vpn.example.com.
2. Connecting to VPN Server with Cisco AnyConnect from Linux Terminal Run the given command to check the status of being installed Cisco AnyConnect from the previous guide.
3. In the instructions below, I’ll walk you through installing the Cisco VPN client on a Debian or Ubuntu system. When you’re done, you’ll have two commands available at the command-prompt, which you can run to connect to the campus VPN: ‘vpn’ (text mode) and ‘vpnui’ (graphical/windowing).

This page contains links to download and installation instructions for VPN software for Linux.

University of Illinois students, faculty, and staff can use these directions to set up some Linux computers or devices to connect to the Virtual Private Network (VPN).

Cisco-supported Versions

Some versions of Red Hat Linux and Ubuntu are compatible with the Cisco AnyConnect VPN client. See the AnyConnect 4.8 Release Notes for a detailed listing of which versions and features are supported.

Downloading the VPN software

From the WebStore, download the VPN software that applies to your system's hardware (only 64 bit is supported in the 4.x software).

If you are using Ubuntu, you may also need to install the OpenConnect Network Manager in order to make the GUI work correctly:

for Ubuntu 16 try:

for older versions of Ubuntu, this command might be needed.

The information below has been modeled on the University of California at Irvine instructions provided at:

Additional troubleshooting tips are available there.

Red Hat Linux

As root, first unzip and untar the file, then run the vpn_install shell script. [Note the file name and directory name will change as the version changes. The example below was from version 4.3.05017.]

The vpn client will be installed on your system and the vpnagentd process will be started. This process will be started each time your system is booted.

Starting the VPN client

To start the VPN client:

• Command line:
  In a terminal window, type
  /opt/cisco/anyconnect/bin/vpnui

• Gnome user interface:
  Look for Cisco AnyConnect in the menu system.

• Fedora:
  Look in Applications -> Internet

The Connect to: box appears.

• Enter vpn.illinois.edu and press return.

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When the connection begins, enter the following:

• Group menu: Select 1_SplitTunnel_Default
  (Note: This is the most common choice. See About VPN Profiles for information about the alternatives, such as Tunnel All for access to library resources.)
• Username: Your NetID
  (or, if you're a guest, your guest ID)
• Password: Your Active Directory password
  (or, if you're a guest, your guest password)

In the box that appears, click Accept.

You are now ready to use your VPN connection.

Ubuntu

A good source to help with this: http://www.socsci.uci.edu/~jstern/uci_vpn_ubuntu/

First, extract the files and install as root:

Accept the license agreement when prompted.

Then install the Ubuntu Network Manager plugins (note, even with this package Ubuntu 16 does not support the GUI interface: see https://askubuntu.com/questions/760864/no-more-anyconnect-compatible-vpn-transport-in-ubuntu-16-04 for more information):

To configure the VPN using the Network Manager:

1. Click on the 'Network Manager' icon in your System Tray on your desktop.
2. In the menu that appears, go to VPN Connections -> Configure VPN
3. Click Add.
4. Choose Cisco AnyConnect Compatible VPN (openconnect) and click Create.
5. Enter the following information:
   • Connection name: Tech Services VPN
   • Gateway: vpn.illinois.edu
   • User name: Leave blank at this point.
6. Click Save.

Starting the VPN client

1. Click on the 'Network Manager' icon in your System Tray on your desktop.
2. In the menu that appears, go to VPN Connections and click Tech Services VPN.
3. Click on the connection icon (two screens).
4. Enter the following information:
   • Group menu: Select 1_SplitTunnel_Default
     (Note: This is the most common choice. See About VPN Profiles for information about the alternatives.)
   • Username: Your NetID
     (or, if you're a guest, your guest ID)
   • Password: Your Active Directory password
     (or, if you're a guest, your guest password)
5. Click Login.

Disconnecting the VPN client

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1. Click on the 'Network Manager' icon in your System Tray on your desktop.
2. Go to VPN Connections -> Disconnect VPN.

Windows Vista/7/8/8.1/10 (32 or 64 bit) Anyconnect Client Installation

1. Browse to NS VPN Client Download Page
2. Start the 'anyconnect-win' installer downloaded in step 2.
3. 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.'
4. Once the install is complete, click 'Finish.'
5. Start the 'anyconnect-win-gina' installer downloaded in step 2.
6. 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.'
7. Once the install is complete, click 'Finish.'
8. The machine will now ask to reboot. Click yes to reboot.
9. Launch the client by going to Start->All Programs->Cisco->Cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client
   
10. In the field to the left of the 'Connect' button, click on the text area and type 'vpn.ufl.edu'. Click connect.
11. Authenticate with your gatorlink ID (in the form of username@ufl.edu) and your gatorlink password. Click OK.
12. The most recent version of the client and vpn configuration files will be automatically downloaded. This may require another reboot to complete the update.
13. Your client is now ready for use.

Notes:

Reference

• 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.