Open Cisco AnyConnect by going to Applications Cisco Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client from the Finder or by searching 'Cisco AnyConnect' from Spotlight (command + spacebar) In the server address box (Fig.7), enter vpn.ucl.ac.uk and click Connect Fig.7 – Ready to connect window. Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client is rated 8.6, while F5 BIG-IP is rated 8.4. The top reviewer of Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client writes 'A user-friendly and clean interface, secure with multiple two-factor authentication options, and reliable'.
Note:- If you are using a University of Michigan MiWorkspace managed device, VPN software and profiles are configured for you. If you need help connecting to VPN on a managed device, please contact the ITS Service Center. These pages provide VPN configurations for unmanaged devices (e.g., research users, BYOD users).
- With the exception of Conference Participant/Short Term Guest accounts, sponsored affiliates are able to use the VPN.
Download and install the Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client
- Select the appropriate VPN client for your university role:
- Run the downloaded UMVPN-anyconnect file to install the client.
- Follow the prompts.
Note: If you are using macOS Big Sur, you will need to open security preferences when installing Cisco Anyconnect.
Cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client Logs
Connect Using the VPN
Important You must have a network connection to connect via the VPN.
- Launch the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility client.
- Select UMVPN - All Traffic or UMVPN - Only U-M Traffic from the profile drop-down list.
- Click Connect.
- When prompted, authenticate using your uniqname and UMICH password.
- Complete Duo-Two-Factor authentication.
- If you are using a University of Michigan MiWorkspace managed device, VPN software and profiles are configured for you. If you need help connecting to VPN on a managed device, please contact the ITS Service Center. These pages provide VPN configurations for unmanaged devices (e.g., research users, BYOD users).
- With the exception of Conference Participant/Short Term Guest accounts, sponsored affiliates are able to use the VPN.
Download and install the Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client
- Select the appropriate VPN client for your university role:
- Run the downloaded UMVPN-anyconnect file to install the client.
- Follow the prompts.
Note: If you are using macOS Big Sur, you will need to open security preferences when installing Cisco Anyconnect.
Cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client Big Sur App
Connect Using the VPN
Important You must have a network connection to connect via the VPN.
- Launch the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility client.
- Select UMVPN - All Traffic or UMVPN - Only U-M Traffic from the profile drop-down list.
- Click Connect.
- When prompted, authenticate using your uniqname and UMICH password.
- Complete Duo-Two-Factor authentication.