Overview

If you have already installed the VPN client, you can skip to the "Connecting to the VPN" section.

• Installing the VPN
• Connecting to the VPN
• Configuring the VPN to Start Before Login*

 

Installing the VPN

Step 1

Download the VPN from: https://downloads.uidaho.edu/vpn/any/Cisco-AnyConnect-Windows.exe

Run the Cisco-AnyConnect-Windows.exe file.

 

Step 2

Click "Install Selected"

 

Step 3

Accept the EULA (End User License Agreement).

 

Connecting to the VPN

Step 4

Select the client from the start menu.

 

Step 5

Select “Connect”.

 

Step 6

Enter your Net ID in the Username field your password in the Password field. If you use Duo push as your default, you should be prompted to approve. Otherwise, for more information on accessing the VPN with Duo, please see How do I use the VPN with Duo?

 

Configuring the VPN to Start Before Login*

*Optional

Step 7

Open AnyConnect, then select the gear icon to bring up the settings menu.

 

Step 8

Under the Preferences tab, check the box next to “Start VPN before user logon to computer.”