Download the AnyConnect VPN client for Mac OS X: High Sierra / Mojave; Catalina; Big Sur; In your Downloads folder, double-click the file you just downloaded to open it. An icon will appear on the desktop called AnyConnect, and a separate window will open.
In general, don’t upgrade a system until all prerequisites are available. If you’re not sure or just in general, perform a test install and a scratch upgrade. As for this app, check for an update, and then contact Cisco Support if not.
Roll in your prior-to-the-upgrade backups and revert, if there’s no AnyConnect update available.
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Having run a web search for Cisco AnyConnect Catalina finds the following support notice:
Cisco AnyConnect Users With macOS 10.15 Might Not Be Able To Establish VPN Connection or Might Receive System Pop-up Messages—Software Upgrade Recommended
Cisco AnyConnect and HostScan require updated releases for compatibility with the upcoming macOS Catalina release (10.15). Beginning with macOS Catalina release (10.15), the operating system will no longer support the executing of 32-bit binaries. Additionally, applications must be cryptographically notarized in order to be installed by the operating system. Cisco AnyConnect 4.8.00175 is the first version that officially supports operation on macOS Catalina and contains no 32-bit code.
Which implies there’s a bug or mis-configuration here. If there’s no newer AnyConnect version and no other support notes, contact Cisco Support. This is a Cisco app, so Cisco Support will have a better position to identify and address any app issues.
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NOTE: If you have an FBRI-provided Mac, the Cisco Anyconnect Client is already installed. Please skip to Starting the VPN Client below.
Installing the VPN Client
- Download the AnyConnect VPN client for Mac OS X:
- In your Downloads folder, double-click the file you just downloaded to open it. An icon will appear on the desktop called AnyConnect, and a separate window will open.
- Double-click on AnyConnect.mpkg to run the installer, then follow the steps to complete the installation.
- When you see this screen, UN-check everything with the exception of VPN: (VPN option grayed out? Go here.)
- Starting with macOS 10.13 High Sierra: During the installation, you will be prompted to enable the AnyConnect software extension in the System Preferences -> Security & Privacy pane. The requirement to manually enable the software extension is an operating system requirement.
Starting the VPN Client
NOTE:The VPN will not connect if you are connected to the FBRI wired or wireless network.
- In your Applications folder, go to the Cisco folder and double-click the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client.
- Enter vpn.vtc.vt.edu in the Ready toConnect to field, then press the Connect button.
- Enter your FBRI username and password, then click OK.
- A banner window will appear. Click Accept to close that window. You are now connected!
Disconnecting the VPN Client
When you are finished using the VPN, remember to disconnect (failing to disconnect can result in being unable to access resources if you are on-site at the Research Institute).
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- Click the AnyConnect client icon located in the menu bar near the top right corner of your screen.
- Select Quit.