Cisco AnyConnect VPN

  1. Find and launch the Cisco AnyConnect software.

    Windows 10 (Start Menu):
    AC VPN 1 - Windows Start menu open with app list and Microsoft Office tiles on the right. The Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client entry is highlighted in the apps list. A red circle emphasizes the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client selection. Taskbar and search box are visible along the bottom of the screen.


    Mac OS (Finder):
    - Mac Spotlight search results showing “AnyConnect” typed in the search bar. Top hit highlights “Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client.” The AnyConnect application icon and details appear on the right side of the results window. A red circle emphasizes the AnyConnect search term and selection.

  2. If it is not already present, type nonlongwoodremote.longwood.edu in the dropdown box. Note, if you are connected to LancerNet wireless, you will enter wnonlongwoodremote.longwood.edu. Click on Connect.

    AC VPN 2 - Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client window showing a VPN connection prompt. The server address field contains “wnonlongwoodremote.longwood.edu.” A red circle highlights the “Connect” button on the right. Status text indicates the VPN is ready to connect.

  3. Next, select Longwood_University_2factor in the Group category in the Cisco AnyConnect window. Click on OK.

    VPN_anyconnect - Cisco AnyConnect login dialog prompting for username and password. Group dropdown shows “DUO_Test,” “SSL_Facstaff,” and “SSL_Vendors” options. A red circle highlights the selected “Longwood_University_2factor” group. Background AnyConnect window displays the VPN address field and Connect button.

  4. You will be prompted to enter your LancerNet ID and password. Upon entering the ID and password, an authorization push will be sent to the device that you have registered in the Duo Management Portal. Accept that authorization.

  5. Next, an IT security banner will appear, you will read and choose to Accept or Disconnect and end your session in that box.

    AC VPN 4 - Cisco AnyConnect banner window displaying a Longwood University system use notice. Buttons below the notice include “Accept” and “Disconnect.” A red circle highlights the “Accept” button to proceed. AnyConnect client window in the background says “Please respond to banner” with the Connect button disabled.

    Upon choosing Accept, you will be connected to the new VPN. The new VPN will function exactly like the VPN you have always used.

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