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This page contains links to download and installation instructions for VPN software for other operating systems.

Cisco Anyconnect Supported Operating Systems Free

Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client 4.0 supports the following operating systems: Windows 8.1 (32bit & 64Bit) Windows 8 (32bit & 64Bit) Windows 7 (32bit & 64Bit). Without purchasing any license it provides support for only two users. We will be using the following Network diagram in our example: Requirements for Anyconnect VPN: Java runtime 1.4 or later. Cisco IOS 12.4(15)T7 (supports ONLY clientless Web Based VPN) CISCO IOS 12.4(20)T (supports all web vpn modes, both clientless and anyconnect Client VPN). TWU Supports Cisco Anyconnect version 4.8 Taken from the page Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client 4.8 supports the following operating systems.

Technology Services supports the Cisco AnyConnect VPN client on operating systems that are supported by Cisco. Support is provided for Windows 7, and 8 for x86 processors only, and Windows 10 for both x86 and ARM processors; Mac OS X 10.14, 10.15, 11; Some versions of linux; iOS (iPhone and iPad); Android; Kindle; For other mobile devices - check the App store.

Cisco AnyConnect client for Mac Download the VPN client for Mac OS 10.8. If you have earlier version operating system, you may not be able to use the VPN client. Once you download the Cisco AnyConnect VPN Double click it to install and deselect all packages except VPN as shown below then continue and complete install.

However, you may be able to configure your system to connect to the Virtual Private Network (VPN) server if your system offers a compatible VPN client.

To construct your own VPN connection method, you should configure your VPN client as follows:

• VPN server: vpn.illinois.edu
• Username: Your NetID
  (or, if you're a guest, your guest ID)
• Password: Your Active Directory password
  (or, if you're a guest, your guest password)
• Group: 1_SplitTunnel_Default
  (Note: This is the most common choice, but you may want the Tunnel All profile for Library access. See About VPN Profiles for information about the alternatives.)
• Authentication Domain Name: none
• On some Linux variants, you may need to add additional configuration information:
  Refuse 40-bit encryption
  Require Microsoft Point to Point Encryption [MPPE]

These guidelines are available for reference, but you will need to work out the configuration of your own system and its VPN client.

Cisco Anyconnect Supported Operating Systems Download

Travelers: If you have another Cisco VPN software client installed on your computer already, you may be able to connect to the University VPN server using a guest account and that software.

Campus community members can share their knowledge about their devices at Community-developed VPN configurations. (external link) (Log in with your NetID and AD password to read and contribute.)