Follow the steps below from an off-campus location to install the Cisco AnyConnect VPN software on an Apple computer.
Downloads and Guides: Connect to AnyConnect VPN for Mac OS X Both Full and Split Tunnel VPN Pools and certain Departmental Pools require Duo Two Factor Authentication to connect, using Duo and VPN is outlined in VPN: Using Duo Append Mode with Cisco AnyConnect. Once logged in you will want to click the button that says “AnyConnect” on the left side of the screen. Next click “Start AnyConnect” This will take you to the download page. Click the blue 'Download for macOS' button. Double-click the.dmg file once it's done downloading. It will most likely be located in the Downloads folder. Step 1 Install Cisco anyconnect VPN client for Mac OS X. Double click on AnyConnect. If you see the message: “This package will run a program to determine if the software can be installed”. Installing the Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client Note: Use the Safari browser when downloading this software. ONLY Mac OS 10.9.x and newer versions are supported by the CISCO AnyConnect software. Download the Cisco AnyConnect VPN Clientinstaller for Mac.
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Install VPN Software on Mac
- From an off-campus location, download and run the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client (VPN) software.
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Cisco AnyConnect for Mac OS X 10.12 - 10.14 - Double-click vpn.pkg
- Click Continue when the installer launches.
- Click Continue to view the license agreement.
- Click Agree to accept the license agreement.
- Click Install to begin the installation.
- Enter the name and password used to log into your computer and click Install Software.
- Click Close to finish the installation.
You will only need to complete this software installation process once. To access VPN in the future, see Using the VPN Software below.
Using the VPN Software
To connect to Mercer's network using the VPN software:
- Open the Finder and open the list of Applications. Run the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client located in the Cisco folder.
- Enter the address vpn.mercer.edu and then click Connect.
Note: Your computer will not be able to connect to the VPN if it is already connected to the MU-Secure wireless network, or if it connected to a wired network jack in a Mercer building. - Select the group that describes your relationship with Mercer, enter the same username and password used to access your email, MyMercer, or CampusNexus, and then click OK.
When your computer is connected to the Mercer network, the Cisco AnyConnect icon will appear in the menu bar at the top of the screen with a padlock on it to indicate a secure connection has been established.
Disconnecting from VPN Software
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To disconnect from the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client (VPN) software:
- Right-click the VPN connection icon in your computer system tray.
- Select Disconnect.
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If you have any trouble with Virtual Private Network (VPN), contact the IT Help Desk.