Ag - How to allow a local connection while connected to VPN on a Windows Computer

Overview

This article goes over the steps for turning on the Cisco VPN's ability to add a local (LAN) connection while connected ot the VPN. This article can be used to troubleshoot or allow for computers to connect to home printers wirelessly while on the Purdue VPN.

Instructions

Below are instructions to turn on the option for a Local (LAN) connection for the Cisco Secure Client.

  1. Open the Cisco Secure Client
    Opening Cisco Secure Client
     
  2. Click the Advanced Window option at the bottom-right corner of the application.
    Choosing Settings Page
     
  3. On the Advanced Window, select the Anyconnect VPN option
    Selecting Advanced Options
     
  4. In the Anyconnect VPN options, select Preferences
    Getting to Preferences Window
     
  5. Make sure the option Allow local (LAN) access when using VPN (if configured) is checked.
    Allowing LAN checkbox for LAN use
     
  6. Close the VPN Settings window
     

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