The simplest and preferred VPN client to use is BU Cisco AnyConnect Client. It is web-based with no installation or configuration requirements. Please click on the following link to begin using BU-VPN. If using Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard) or newer, Cisco’s VPN client comes built-in to this version of the OS. Please click for instructions on this page.
Note: If the web-based installation is unsuccessful, you will be prompted to download and install the VPN client manually.
Locate the Cisco AnyConnect VPN client icon and click on it. It is usually on your toolbar, but if it is not, here are some additional ways to find the application: Windows 8: On the Start screen, click Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client. TwoFactor with VPN. Launch your Cisco AnyConnect VPN client, you will be prompted for your FIU username, password, and a “second password”. In this second password field, you will specify your preferred verification method (“something you have”). In the second password field, you will be required to type “push”, “phone”,.
- After the installation is complete, you should restart your computer.
- Ensure that you have an active network connection in order for the VPN client to connect.
- Launch the Cisco AnyConnect Client.
CISCO AnyConnect Virtual Private Network (VPN)- UIUC Only. Cisco Systems, Inc. Eligibility: emeriti, UIUC Allied persons, UIUC Extra Help, UIUC Extramural Students, UIUC Faculty and Staff, UIUC Retired, UIUC Special, UIUC Students and University High - Urbana. Mar 13, 2021 Like vpnc, OpenConnect is not officially supported by, or associated in any way with, Cisco Systems, Juniper Networks or Pulse Secure. It just happens to interoperate with their equipment. Development of OpenConnect was started after a trial of the Cisco client under Linux found it to have many deficiencies.
Mac OS X (10.12 and higher) | Windows (10, 8.1, 8, 7) |
Ucsd Vpn Cisco Anyconnect
- In the Connect field enter: vpn.bu.edu
- Click Connect. You will be prompted for your BU login name and BU Kerberos password.