Cisco Anyconnect Ready To Connect

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Cisco Anyconnect Ready To Connect

  1. Cisco Anyconnect Ready To Connect Router
  2. Cisco Anyconnect Ready To Connect App
  3. Cisco Anyconnect Ready To Connect Desktop

AnyConnect tries to connect, then says 'Repairing' and after a while it just disconnects. It seems that my computer is the only one who is not able to connect after the update, all the customers own users can connect, I can even connect with my username/password from another computer or virtual machine. But from my physical computer I cannot. When the installation completes, Cisco AnyConnect is ready for use. Open the Cisco AnyConnect client. Click “Connect” to establish the VPN connection. When prompted for credentials, provide the same username and pasword as before. A balloon will pop-up to notify you once the connection has been established. You now see the Cisco icon in your computer's system tray. You may need to restart your computer. Open a VPN Session Step 1 - Start the session. Click the AnyConnect icon from your computer’s system tray in the taskbar to begin a VPN session. The Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client dialog box opens.

Launch VPN Service

NIU's Virtual Private Network (VPN) service allows current faculty, staff, and students to login and then send and receive data securely across public networks. Several enterprise applications at NIU, including PeopleSoft, Cascade, etc., require VPN access from off-campus. All NIU employees and students, however, are encouraged to use NIU's VPN service to access NIU data and applications whenever they are away from the campus network and especially when traveling. (See Information Security Guidelines for Travel).

How to use NIU's VPN Service (most common option)

  1. To download Cisco AnyConnect, you will need to click https://vpn.niu.edu and choose the Group for the access you require. Login with your NIU AccountID@mail.niu.edu and password. You will be required to verify your account before moving forward.
    • Most faculty and staff will already have this client on their NIU-managed desktop/laptop. Others will have the opportunity to download and install the client at this point.
  2. From your device launch the Cisco AnyConnect client. At 'Ready to Connect', enter vpn.niu.edu and click Connect.
  1. **You must select the group first. This box will appear behind the sign in page.
    When prompted for Group, choose the Group for the access you require. For general campus access please choose NIU_Split_Tunnel_VPN or NIU_Full_Tunnel_VPN.
  1. Enter your NIU AccountID@mail.niu.edu then click next then enter your password click Sign in. You will be required to verify your account.
  2. *NOTE: This will pop-up each time you login to the VPN no matter which option you choose.
    Click Yes or No or press ENTER
  3. The AnyConnect client will then complete its connection.
  4. To disconnect, open the active AnyConnect window and click to Disconnect.

How and Why to use NIU's Split Tunnel vs NIU's Full Tunnel

NIU_Split_Tunnel_VPN option is the least secure but should be used when:

  • you trust the network you are on (e.g. your home network or a remote workplace) AND
  • you must simultaneously connect to data, devices or services (e.g. printers, file shares, etc.) on the home/remote network and to data, devices or services on NIU's network.

NIU_Full_Tunnel_VPN is the most secure and should be used when:

  • you are connecting to NIU's network from an unsecured location (e.g. local restaurant or coffee shop)
    • you will not be able to print to a wireless printer when connected to the Full Tunnel

Having Trouble?

Cisco Anyconnect Ready To Connect Router

Depending on your home network, you may not be able to connect to home devices when connected to VPN. This is especially true in 2 circumstances:

  • You use an internal DNS system
  • Your internal network uses 10.x.x.x

Workarounds include:

Cisco Anyconnect Ready To Connect App

  • Use a local hosts file
  • Use 192.168 on home network

Do not use Firefox. Details about the browser issue below:

Cisco Anyconnect Ready To Connect Desktop

  • The newest Firefox Version 74.0, that was Released on March 10, 2020 is NOT supported on our current Cisco AnyConnect VPN.
  • Older versions of Firefox on MAC OS have an issue with the Firefox Certificate Store. You will need to use a different browser.

If you are still unable to install the client or cannot successfully login, please submit an incident by clicking the red button to the left to Submit an Incident.