Cisco Anyconnect For Ubuntu 18.04



These instructions are for installing and using the Cisco AnyConnect client on Linux and have been tested with:

  1. Once the archive file is downloaded, proceed to extract it. $ tar xvf anyconnect-linux64-4.7.01076-predeploy-k9.tar.gz Step 2: Install Cisco AnyConnect on Ubuntu / Debian / Fedora.
  2. I was using the Cisco AnyConnect Client for Linux during the last months, which was in general working, but had a few major bugs. Most important: whenever you disconnected (also by just switching to another network), you would have to completely restart the computer to make the VPN work again.
  • Ubuntu 18.04 LTS
  • Ubuntu 16.04 LTS

Other versions of Linux are known to support the Cisco AnyConnect client but have not been fully tested by ComTech. OpenVPN may also work as an alternative to the Cisco AnyConnect client but is not a supported configuration.

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Anyconnect Ubuntu Install

OpenConnect is a client for Cisco’s AnyConnect VPN. It is free software, and is released under the GNU LGPL v2.1. Getting connected to an AnyConnect VPN is easy with OpenConnect and the TUN/TAP kernel module that is built into the Linux kernel. First run command below to active th TUN module: sudo /sbin/modprobe tun. Install OpenConnect. For Ubuntu 18.04, you must install the pangox libraries for the GUI to work. From the command line type 'sudo apt install libpangox-1.0.0' after the client installation is complete. Type cd./dart/ Type sudo./dartinstall.sh; Type 'Y' to agree to the license agreement. Click the 'Dash Home' icon on the upper left hand corner of the screen. Install Cisco AnyConnect on Ubuntu / Debian / Fedora Connect To VPN Server with Cisco AnyConnect from Linux Terminal If you used the installation method covered in our guide, the vpn script used to connect, disconnect, and check the status of VPN is located in the directory below.

Installation

  1. Download the installation file.
  2. Uninstall any previous versions of the AnyConnect client, using the uninstall script by running:
    sudo /opt/cisco/vpn/bin/vpn_uninstall.sh
  3. Untar the gzip’d tar file, which creates a directory that begins with:
    anyconnect
  4. cd into the anyconnect directory.
  5. cd into the vpn directory.
  6. Install the VPN with the command:
    sudo ./vpn_install.sh

Using the Cisco AnyConnect VPN client

To Connect with the NC State VPN with Duo

To Disconnect

  1. Click on the Cisco AnyConnect icon.
  2. In the Connection tab:
    Click on Disconnect.
Windows Anyconnect Client Installation

Windows Vista/7/8/8.1/10 (32 or 64 bit) Anyconnect Client Installation

Cisco Anyconnect For Ubuntu 18.04 Mac

  1. Browse to NS VPN Client Download Page
  2. Start the 'anyconnect-win' installer downloaded in step 2.
  3. At each prompt, click 'Next.' You may see a 'User Account Control' dialog box asking if you would like to install the program. Click 'Yes.'
  4. Once the install is complete, click 'Finish.'
  5. Start the 'anyconnect-win-gina' installer downloaded in step 2.
  6. At each prompt, click 'Next.' You may see a 'User Account Control' dialog box asking if you would like to install the program. Click 'Yes.'
  7. Once the install is complete, click 'Finish.'
  8. The machine will now ask to reboot. Click yes to reboot.
  9. Launch the client by going to Start->All Programs->Cisco->Cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client
  10. In the field to the left of the 'Connect' button, click on the text area and type 'vpn.ufl.edu'. Click connect.
  11. Authenticate with your gatorlink ID (in the form of username@ufl.edu) and your gatorlink password. Click OK.
  12. The most recent version of the client and vpn configuration files will be automatically downloaded. This may require another reboot to complete the update.
  13. Your client is now ready for use.

Notes:

Cisco Anyconnect For Ubuntu 18.04 Full

  • Once the Anyconnect is installed on your machine, it will always be automatically upgraded to the latest version as they are published by Network Services. You shouldn't need to go through the manual installation process unless you reinstall your operating system, or your client becomes corrupted and needs to be uninstalled and reinstalled.
  • After connecting for the first time, the VPN policy will be pushed to your client. The pulldown will say 'Gatorlink VPN' rather than vpn.ufl.edu after this policy is downloaded.