Overview
- The University of Delaware allows you to use Virtual Private Network (VPN) client software to log in from off campus to UD resources usually restricted to on-campus use. VPN access is also required for access to certain UD business systems from off-campus or an unsecured wireless network.
- VPN software allows you to establish a secure, point-to-point connection over the Internet, in essence letting you connect to UDelNet as if you were on campus.
- We recommend you use Cisco's AnyConnect VPN client to connect to UD, and have pre-configured versions of AnyConnect for Windows, Macintosh, and Linux systems. AnyConnect is also available for iOS, Android, and Kindle devices.
Installation
Windows - Requires administrative access.
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- Right-Click on the downloaded file and select 'Run as administrator' to run.
- Accept all defaults.
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- Complete Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client for Windows, Mac OS X 'Intel' and Linux (x86 & x64) platforms for Cisco IOS Routers & ASA Firewall Appliances. Release Date: 22nd May 2017 Version: 4.4.03034 Files included: - anyconnect-win-4.4.03034-predeploy-k9.zip – Installation files for Windows platforms. anyconnect-macos-4.4.03034-predeploy-k9.dmg – Installation package for Mac OS X.
macOS
- DO NOT double-click the installer as it will not successfully run that way. Instead, right-click on the AnyConnect.pkg and choose 'Open' from the pop-up menu to start the installer.
- On the ensuing dialog box that states, 'macOS cannot identify the developer..' of the app and asks, 'Are you sure you want to open the it?' choose 'Open.'
- Accept all defaults.
Linux
- Uncompress and unpack the tar file from the downloaded archive.
- The installer needs root privileges, so either log in as root or use the sudo command to run the shell script vpn_install.sh located in the VPN directory to install the AnyConnect VPN client.
iOS and Android Devices
Obtain the client software from Apple App Store or the Google Play Store and see configuration information link below.
Configuration
Directions for configuring the VPN software for all operating systems are located in the VPN Software help files. If you require further assistance, contact your department's or college's IT staff or the IT Support Center.Installing the VPN Client
- Download the AnyConnect VPN client for Windows. Note: If you're using Microsoft Edge, the program will download as a 'sys_attachment.do' file. You will need to rename the file to 'sys_attachment.msi'
- If you have the Windows Surface Pro X tablet with an ARM-based processor, you should download the AnyConnect VPN client for ARM64.
- Click Run on the Open File – Security Warning dialog box.
- Click Next in the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client Setup dialog box, then follow the steps to complete the installation. NOTE: We recommend you un-check everything (Web Security, Umbrella, etc) except for the VPN and the Diagnostic and Reporting Tool (DART). This will give you a minimal install. The other features are not supported so there's no need to install them.
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Starting the VPN Client
- Go to Start->Programs->Cisco->Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client to launch the program.
- Enter vpn.uci.edu in the Ready toConnect to field, then press the Connect button.
- Select your desired connection profile from the Group drop-down menu:
- UCIFULL – Route all traffic through the UCI VPN.
- IMPORTANT: Use UCIFULL when accessing Library resources.
- UCI – Route only campus traffic through the UCI VPN. All other traffic goes through your normal Internet provider.
- UCIFULL – Route all traffic through the UCI VPN.
- Enter your UCInetID 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.
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- Right-click the AnyConnect client icon located in the system tray near the bottom right corner of your screen.
- Select Quit.
