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Objective
The objective of this article is to guide you through installing and using AnyConnect VPN Client v4.9.x on Ubuntu Desktop version 20.04 using the User Interface (UI).
Introduction
The Cisco AnyConnect Virtual Private Network (VPN) Mobility Client provides remote users with a secure VPN connection. It provides the benefits of a Cisco Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) VPN client and supports applications and functions unavailable to a browser-based SSL VPN connection. Commonly used by remote workers, AnyConnect VPN lets employees connect to the corporate network infrastructure as if they were physically at the office, even when they are not. This adds to the flexibility, mobility, and productivity of your workers. Cisco AnyConnect is compatible with Windows 7, 8, 8.1, and 10, Mac OS X 10.8 and later, and Linux Intel (x64).
Follow the steps in this article to install the Cisco AnyConnect VPN Mobility Client on a Linux computer using the User Interface (UI). In this article, Ubuntu version 20.04 is used.
Check out the article on Installing and Using AnyConnect on Ubuntu Desktop using the command line interface (CLI).
If you are using a Windows computer, click here to view an article on how to install AnyConnect on Windows.
If you are using a Mac computer, click here to view an article on how to install AnyConnect on Mac.
AnyConnect Software Version
- AnyConnect - v4.9.x (Download latest)
Table of Contents
Installing AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client v4.9.x
Step 1
Download the AnyConnect Pre-Deployment Package for Linux from Cisco Software Downloads.
The latest release at the time of publication was 4.9.04043.
Step 2
Navigate to the folder where you have downloaded the AnyConnect Client Package.
Step 3
The initial download is a tarball archive (*.TAR, several files packed into one), which must be extracted. To extract the files, right- click on the AnyConnect archive and choose Open with Archive Manager. Click Extract.
Step 4
You will see a notification once the extraction is completed. Click Close.
Step 5
Locate the vpn_install.sh file in the extracted folder.
To run the AnyConnect install script, open a Linux Terminal by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T on your keyboard.
Cisco Anyconnect Ubuntu 20.04 Installer
Type ‘sudo ./vpn_install.sh’. This will begin the installation process. For more details on the ‘sudo’ command, click here.
Step 6
Accept the terms in the license agreement to complete the installation by typing ‘y’.
Using AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client v4.9.x
Step 1
To access the AnyConnect app, click on the start icon (appears as nine dots on the lower left corner). Choose the Cisco Anyconnect app.
Alternatively, press Super+A (Super key is the windows icon key) on your keyboard to bring up the search bar. Start typing 'Anyconnect' and the app will appear.
Step 2
Click on the AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client icon.
Step 3
Enter the IP Address or Hostname of your desired server followed by the port number.
For RV340 family, the default port number is 8443.
Step 4
Enter your Username and Password in the fields provided. Click Connect.
Step 5
Some connections may not be secure using a trusted SSL certificate. By default, AnyConnect Client will block connection attempts to these servers.
Uncheck Block connections to untrusted servers under Preferences to connect to these servers.
Step 6
As soon as the connection is established, the login Banner will appear. Click Accept.
You will also see notification that the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client is Connected.
Conclusion
There you have it! You have now successfully learned the steps to install and use the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client v4.9.x on Ubuntu Desktop using the UI.
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