Setting up a VPN Connection (VPN AnyConnect) with Windows

Requirements:

  • You have installed an up-to-date version of Microsoft Windows.
  • You have set your network access password in the IT Portal.
  • You have registered an one-time password. OTP

 

  • Installation of the VPN-Client

    2. Saving the File

    Confirm to save the Cisco AnyConnect Software by clicking on "Save file".

    2. Saving the File
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    3. Starting the Installation

    Start the installation by double clicking the downloaded file.

    3. Starting the Installation
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    4. Executing the Installer Package

    Confirm the execution of the Installer-Package with click on "Execute".

    4. Executing the Installer Package
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    5. Starting the Installation Client

    Click "Next" to start the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client.

    5. Starting the Installation Client
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    6. Accepting the License Agreement

    Accept the license terms by selecting "I accept the terms in the License Agreement". Then select "Next".

    6. Accepting the License Agreement
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    7. Installation of the Cisco AnyConnect Client

    Click "Install". You may need to confirm that new software can be installed on your computer by the Cisco AnyConnect Client. Confirm the installation with "Yes".

    7. Installation of the Cisco AnyConnect Client
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    8. Completing the Installation

    Click "Finish" to complete the installation.

    8. Completing the Installation
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  • Starting & Ending the VPN-Connection

    1. Opening the Cisco AnyConnect Client

    Start the Cisco Secure Client.

    1. Opening the Cisco AnyConnect Client
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    2. Entering the VPN-Address

    Enter vpn.uni-muenster.de as the VPN address and click "Connect".

    2. Entering the VPN-Address
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    3. Entering Your User Data

    Enter your university ID, your password for network access and the One Time Password (OTP/second password) and click "OK" (Note: The network access passwork is not your normal university password. You can set it in the IT Portal). In the next step, click on the "Accept" button.

    3. Entering Your User Data
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    4. Established Connection

    Your connection is established. You can additionally see from the ball with the closed lock in the taskbar that a VPN connection has been established.

    4. Established Connection
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    5. Disconnecting the VPN-Connection

    If the VPN connection is no longer needed, click on the icon in the taskbar and click "Disconnect".

    5. Disconnecting the VPN-Connection
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