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Overview
This article describes how to install and use the AgIT VPN Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client on a Mac device.
Instructions
To install the Cisco client:
- In a web browser, visit https://webvpn.purdue.edu/Ag-General
- Enter a Purdue username and password and click 'Login'
- After logging in, a downloader will attempt to install the client automatically. If the automatic installation fails, click 'OK'.
- Click 'AnyConnect VPN' to download the installer file
- Click the ellipsis '...' and select 'Open'
- From the window that opened, double-click the 'anyconnect-macos-4.5.pkg' to start the installer
- When the installer runs, click 'Continue'
- Accept the license agreement by clicking 'Continue' and then 'Agree'
- Select the drive to install the application on. Most likely 'Macintosh HD'
- Click 'Install'
- When the installation is complete, click 'Close'
When the installation is complete:
- Open the Cisco AnyConnect Client from 'Applications' > 'Cisco'
- The client should be auto-configured. Select either 'Purdue Traffic Only' (Default) or 'All Traffic'. Click 'Connect'.
- NOTE: If the client is not auto-configured, enter the following before clicking Connect: webvpn.purdue.edu/Ag-General. When selecting the All Traffic option, please be aware that access to your local network may be disabled (i.e. wireless printers, NAS units, etc.)
- Enter a Purdue username and password and click 'OK'
- To open up the client again, click the icon in the 'Menu' bar and select 'Show AnyConnect Window'
- Click 'Disconnect' to end the session
Still need help? Click the 'Purdue IT Request' button to start a ticket.