Setting up a VPN Connection (Cisco Secure Client) with macOS
Requirements:
- You have installed an up-to-date version macOS.
- You have set your network access password in the IT Portal.
- You hve set a one time password (OTP).
Installation of the VPN-Client
1. Software Download
Download the Cisco Secure Client. You may need to sign in with your university ID and password again.
2. Opening the File
Double-click on the downloaded dmg file to open it. If you use a browser other than Safari, you will find the file in the respective download area or in your local download folder.
! Important: Close the Settings-App
Please close the Settings-App during the installation. Otherweise, the last steps after the installation are not shown to you and no connection can be established.
3. Starting the Installation
Start the Installation by double clicking the installation file Cisco Secure Client.pkg.
4. Executing the Installer Package
Start the Secure Client Installer by clicking "Continue".
5. Accepting the License Agreement
Continue the installation by clicking "Continue".
6. Scope of Installation
Only install the package "AnyConnect VPN".
7. Drive Selection
Click "Install" to perform a standard installation on your Mac
8. Security Settings
Depending on your security settings, you may need to enter your Mac username and password or share this with a current Mac via Touch ID. Then click on "Install software".
9. Allow system extension
Click on "Open the settings".
10. Allow editing of system settings
Click on "Allow". You may have to enter the system password again or confirm it with Touch ID.
macOS 12 and older: The System Preferences window looks different. Click on the lock there to release the system settings for editing and click on the "Allow" button.11. Set up last preset for cisco
Click Allow to set up the final prerequisite for full Cisco functionality and click Reject on the Cisco Secure Client installer notification.
Starting & Ending the VPN Connection
1. Starting the Cisco AnyConnect Client
Open the Cisco Secury Client.
2. Entering the VPN Server-Address
Insert the server address vpn.uni-muenster.de and start the connection by clicking "Connect".
3. Entering your User Data
Enter your university ID for user name, for password your password for network access and for OTP / second password your one time password and klick on "OK" afterwards. (Note: The network access password this is not your normal university password. You can set it in the IT Portal.)
4. Disconnecting the VPN-Connection
The ball with the closed lock in the status bar indicates that you are connected to the VPN network now. If the connection is no longer needed, click on the icon in the taskbar and click "Disconnect".