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Overview
This article provides instructions for how to install and connect to the VPN.
Installing the VPN
Connecting to the VPN
Download the VPN
Download and mount (double-click) the file named Cisco-AnyConnect-OSX.dmg.
Install the VPN
Double-click the vpn.pkg icon.
You may get a warning that "vpn.pkg" could not be opened. You will need to allow this in System Settings.
Open System Settings and scroll down to the Privacy & Security tab.
Scroll down to the Security section and click Open Anyway.
Continue Through the Installer
Click Continue and accept the End User License Agreement (EULA).
Select Install.
You may get a pop up asking to Modify Apps on your Mac. Click Allow. Enter your computer's username and password or use another method of authentication like TouchID.
Enable Login Items and Network Extension
You will get a pop up from the installer asking to enable additional settings for the VPN to function. Click Open System Settings.
Enable the VPN under the Allow in the Background section.
Scroll down to Network Extensions and click the information icon. Enable the VPN.
The Install should be complete.
Launch the VPN
Go to Applications > Cisco and double-click Cisco Secure Client.
Select Connect in the window that appears.
Log in to Connect to the VPN
A sign in page will open in your web browser. Log in using your full Vandal email address and password.
If the log in works but immediately disconnects: Try opening a new private or incognito window before clicking Connect in the VPN again. If this fails you may have to delete your browser history in order to log in.