MAC VPN SETUP
This page describes how to install and configure Cisco AnyConnect on Mac/OS clients. Cisco allows you to securely sign into your VPN connection. Before installing Cisco, make sure you have completed the VPN request process and have approval for VPN access.
If you have any questions or need technical support, please contact SalukiTech by email at salukitech@siu.edu or over the phone at 618/453-5155.
- Setting Up VPN
- Signing into VPN
This process should be performed on the machine you will be using remotely (at home) to access your University work machine.
1. Download theCisco AnyConnect clientinstaller from here: Cisco VPN - AnyConnect Installer. You will need to sign-in using your SIU Network ID (SIU85XXXXXXX) and password to access the download file.
Step 2: To begin installation of Cisco VPN for Mac OS, navigate to your Downloads folder and double click the anyconnect-macos disc image (DMG) file you just downloaded. Step 3: Double click AnyConnect.pkg.
2. Open the .dmg file you downloaded by double-clicking on the file in the download location (or wherever you chose to save the downloaded file).
3. You should now see the Mac OS X Anyconnect installer .pkg file. Double-click this file to begin the installation process.
- EOL/EOS for the Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client 2.3 and Earlier (All Versions) and 2.4 (for Desktop) EOL/EOS for the Cisco SSL VPN Client; EOL/EOS for the Cisco Secure Desktop 3.4.x and Earlier; End-of-Life Announcement for the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client on Symbian.
- Complete Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client for Windows, Mac OS X 'Intel' and Linux (x86 & x64) platforms for Cisco IOS Routers & ASA Firewall Appliances. Release Date: 7th August 2020 Version: 4.9.0195. Files included: - anyconnect-win-4.9.01095-core-vpn-predeploy-k9.msi - Standalone deployment package for Windows platforms.
4. You should be presented with the Install AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client installer window. Click Continue.
5. You will be taken to the Software License Agreement page. Click Continue.
6. In order to continue the installation, you must agree to the terms of the license agreement. Click Agree.
7. You will be given the option to Change Install Location. Normally the default install location is fine. Click Install.
8. You will need to authenticate with administrative privileges in order for the installation to continue. Enter your local administrative account information and click Install Software.
9. Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client will install and when finished, you should see a screen similar to the following.
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10. Click Close to complete the installation process.
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1.Open the Cisco AnyConnect client by clicking the AnyConnect icon in your Applications folder.
2. You should see a screen similar to the following. Enter private.siu.edu into the blank field and click the Connect button.
3. You will be presented with additional fields of information to fill in relating to your VPN logon credentials.
4. Enter your SIU network ID (siu85XXXXXXX) and password in the Username and Password fields.
5. For the Second Password field, enter one of the following options:
- push = Sends a push notification to the DUO application on your phone
- sms = Sends an SMS message with a code to your phone
- XXXXXX = The six-digit code generated by the DUO application on your phone
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Note:DUO Push notifications are the preferred method of authentication. Duo is a mobile app for your iphone or Android device that allows you to approve or deny login attempts. To use this option,you must first install DUO onto your mobile device.
6. If you selected the DUO/Push option, you should receive a DUO notification on your phone that looks similar to the following:
7. You are given the option to Approve or Deny the login. Click Approve if the request on your phone is from a recognized source.
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8. You should now be connected to the SIU Cisco VPN. You will see a screen similar to the following, confirming you are connected to the VPN.