I am required to use VPN to access UH resources. How do I set up AnyConnect VPN client on my Windows device?

 

Installing the Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client

Download the Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client for Windows installer.                

   VPN Windows Download

Enter your Microsoft 365 email.

Click Next.     


VPN Microsoft 365 Initial Login

Enter your Microsoft 365 password. 

Click Sign in.              

VPN Microsoft 365 Password Login

You will be prompted to authenticate based on your default authentication method. Click Other Options to select one of the following to authenticate:



Select AnyConnect on lower left side of this window.


click anyconnect

 Click Start AnyConnect.


start anyconnect

Click Download for Windows.


download for windows


The download will complete on the lower left hand side of the screen as seen here. 


Microsoft Edge:


  1. double click download for Edge



Google Chrome: 


Double-click the AnyConnect.exe file. (Note: You may encounter a Security Warning screen and must click Run to proceed.)

click next


Accept the terms for the License Agreement.

Click Next.

Click Install.

click install


Allow access from user account control as seen here by clicking Yes.


UAC

Once the VPN Client is installed and the message below appears, click Finish.

finish install

Note: If you get a User Account Control screen asking if you want to allow the following program from an unknown publisher to make changes to your computer click Allow or Accept.


 




Uninstalling VPN - Windows 10


Click Search Bar on lower left hand of screen, type uninstall. Double click Add or Remove Programs


type uninstall



In the Search Bar search for CISCO as seen here.


uninstall cisco


Select CISCO AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client, then click uninstall.


click uninstall


Click uninstall again. 


uninstall again


Click Yes to uninstall. 


yes to uninstall



The CISCO AnyConnect Client has been removed from your computer. 


uninstall completed




Connecting to the UH VPN 


This is for users that need to access UH secure network resources from off campus. Please make sure to have the DUO mobile app installed on your device before starting.   

Launch the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client

If you don't see Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Clientin the list of programs, navigate to Cisco > Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client.

Type vpn.uh.edu.

Click Connect.


connect


Enter your Microsoft 365 email.

Click Next.


VPN Microsoft 365 Initial Login


Enter your Microsoft 365 password.

Click Sign In


VPN Microsoft 365 Password Login


You will be prompted to authenticate based on your default authentication method. Click Other Options to select one of the following to authenticate:




On your mobile device press Tap To View Actions (Android) or Login request (iPhone)… Or go directly to the DUO mobile app on your phone.  


iphone


android



Press Approve.

 accept

Note: Once the VPN connection is established, a message displays in the lower-right corner of your screen, informing you that you are now connected to the VPN. 

 vpn connect

 


Disconnect from the UH VPN

In the notification area, click the Cisco AnyConnect icon disconnect icon  if it is displayed. Otherwise, go to your list of programs and click Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client.

At the prompt, click Disconnect.

 

                  disconnect vpn

 

 

 

Note: If you disconnect from UH VPN you will be required to re-enter your password for reconnections.

 

 

 

 


Connecting to the Full UH VPN

This is for users that need to access web-based journals and databases licensed by UH Libraries. Please make sure to have the DUO mobile app installed on your device before starting.  


Launch the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client

If you don't see Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Clientin the list of programs, navigate to Cisco > Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client.

Type full-vpn.uh.edu.

Click Connect



connect



Enter your Microsoft 365 email.

Click Next.


VPN Microsoft 365 Initial Login



Enter your Microsoft 365 password.

Click Sign in



VPN Microsoft 365 Password Login


You will be prompted to authenticate based on your default authentication method. Click Other Options to select one of the following to authenticate:





On your mobile device press Tap To View Actions (Android) or Login request (iPhone)… Or go directly to the DUO mobile app on your phone. 



iphone


android




Press Approve




   

Note: Once the VPN connection is established, a message displays in the lower-right corner of your screen, informing you that you are now connected to the VPN. 

 ciscoanyconnect

 


Disconnect from the Full UH VPN

In the notification area, click the Cisco AnyConnect icon disconnect icon  if it is displayed. Otherwise, go to your list of programs and click Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client.

At the prompt, click Disconnect.

 

                  newdisconnectimage

 

 

 

Note: If you disconnect from the full UH VPN you will be required to re-enter your password for reconnections.

Created: Jan 25, 2018 - 10:37am Updated: Mar 21, 2024 - 3:47am Author: UIT Support Center Article: 2869
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