The Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility client is a web-based VPN client that does not require user configuration. Use Cisco AnyConnect VPN to securely access the Student Information System (SIS) and other IT administration systems VPN, also called IP tunneling, is a secure method of accessing USC computing resources.

Check if the Cisco AnyConnect app is installed. Before installing the VPN client, you can check to see if the Cisco AnyConnect app is already installed on your computer. Open Spotlight Search by clicking on the magnifying glass at the top right of your desktop, or via the keyboard shortcut command-spacebar. Type to search for the Cisco. AnyConnect Plus/Apex licensing and Cisco head-end hardware is required. The application is not permitted for use with legacy licensing (Essentials or Premium PLUS Mobile). AnyConnect may not be used with non-Cisco hardware under any circumstances.

This page provides instructions on how to download, install, and connect to the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility client from mobile devices that runs the Android operating system.

Note: Due to the many different types of Android devices, not every Android-based device will work in the same way. ITS is not able to guarantee that these instructions will work on every Android device (4.0 and later). This documentation was created using Android 4.2.2 on a Samsung Galaxy Tab.

Installing and Configuring the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client

To install and configure the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility client on an Internet-connected Android device:

Cisco Anyconnect Application

1. Download and install the AnyConnect ICS+ client from the Google Play Store.
2. Once the app has finished installing, select Open to launch the application.
3. On the next screen, click OK to accept the license agreement.
4. To configure your USC VPN connection, tap Connection.
5. On the Advanced Preferences screen, tap Add New VPN Connection.
6. On the Connection Editor screen, fill in the following information:
   1. In the Description field, type USC.
   2. In the Server Address field, type sslvpn2.usc.edu and then tap Done.

Connecting to VPN

Once you have configured your USC VPN connection, you will need to take the following steps every time you want to connect to VPN:

1. 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.
2. In the Username field, enter your USC NetID username. Your USC NetID username and password are the username and password you use to connect to services such as my.usc.edu and Workday.
3. In the Password field, enter your USC NetID password.
4. Tap Next.

NOTE: The first time you connect, you will be asked to trust the application. Check the box next to I trust this application. to accept this and connect to VPN.

Disconnecting from VPN

To disconnect from VPN, move the slider next to AnyConnect VPN to Off.

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Getting Help

If you need help installing and connecting to your AnyConnect Secure Mobility client, contact the ITS Customer Support Center.

Windows Vista/7/8/8.1/10 (32 or 64 bit) Anyconnect Client Installation

1. Browse to NS VPN Client Download Page
2. Start the 'anyconnect-win' installer downloaded in step 2.
3. At each prompt, click 'Next.' You may see a 'User Account Control' dialog box asking if you would like to install the program. Click 'Yes.'
4. Once the install is complete, click 'Finish.'
5. Start the 'anyconnect-win-gina' installer downloaded in step 2.
6. At each prompt, click 'Next.' You may see a 'User Account Control' dialog box asking if you would like to install the program. Click 'Yes.'
7. Once the install is complete, click 'Finish.'
8. The machine will now ask to reboot. Click yes to reboot.
9. Launch the client by going to Start->All Programs->Cisco->Cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client
   
10. In the field to the left of the 'Connect' button, click on the text area and type 'vpn.ufl.edu'. Click connect.
11. Authenticate with your gatorlink ID (in the form of username@ufl.edu) and your gatorlink password. Click OK.
12. The most recent version of the client and vpn configuration files will be automatically downloaded. This may require another reboot to complete the update.
13. Your client is now ready for use.

Notes:

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• Once the Anyconnect is installed on your machine, it will always be automatically upgraded to the latest version as they are published by Network Services. You shouldn't need to go through the manual installation process unless you reinstall your operating system, or your client becomes corrupted and needs to be uninstalled and reinstalled.
• After connecting for the first time, the VPN policy will be pushed to your client. The pulldown will say 'Gatorlink VPN' rather than vpn.ufl.edu after this policy is downloaded.