Connecting with the Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client (Windows)
This page provides instructions for how to install and connect to the Cisco AnyConnect client for Windows XP and Windows Vista operating systems, including both 32 and 64-bit versions.
The Cisco AnyConnect VPN client is a web-based VPN client that does not require user configuration. VPN, also called IP tunneling, is a secure method of accessing USC computer resources.
You will need to install the Java Runtime Environment before you will be able to successfully install the AnyConnect program. You can download this Java program at http://www.java.com.
Installing and Connecting to the Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client
- Point your browser to http://sslvpn.usc.edu.
- Enter your USC username and password.
- Choose the appropriate VPN Group Authentication Profile for your location from the GROUP pull-down menu. For information describing each of these authentication profiles, please see the VPN Frequently Asked Questions page.
- Click Login.
- Click the Start AnyConnect link in your browser window to begin installation the AnyConnect program. If you receive a certificate warning such as the one below, click Yes to accept the certificate and continue with the installation.
- Once the installation is complete, you will be automatically connected to USC's VPN. You should now see the icon, located in the system tray, that indicates connection. This icon, represented by two green dots and a gold lock, is circled in the image below.
Disconnecting from the Cisco AnyConnect VPN client
- Right-click the Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client icon in your system tray.
- Select Open.
- From the Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client screen, choose Disconnect.
NOTE: The icon that indicates disconnection is represented by two green dots, as indicated below.
Reconnecting to the Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client
You can reconnect to the Cisco AnyConnect VPN client using two different methods:
- Log in at http://sslvpn.usc.edu, click Start AnyConnect, and follow the instructions for Installing and Connecting with the Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client again.
- From the Start menu:
- Click All Programs.
- Click the Cisco folder to open it.
- Click the Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client folder to open it. You will see the Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client program in the folder.
- Click the Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client.
- On the Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client screen, choose the appropriate VPN Group Authentication Profile for your location from the GROUP pull-down menu. For information describing each of these authentication profiles, please see the VPN Frequently Asked Questions page.
- Enter your USC username and password.
- Click Connect.
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When you are connected, you will see the icon, located in the system tray, that indicates connection. This icon, represented by two green dots and a gold lock, is circled in the image below.
Last updated:
November 03, 2009