Article ID:5686
Objective
The Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client provides remote users with secure VPN connection. It provides remote end users with the benefits of a Cisco Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) VPN client, and supports applications and functions not available on a browser-based SSL VPN connection. Commonly used by remote workers, AnyConnect lets them connect to the corporate computer infrastructure as if they were physically at the office, even if they are not. This adds to the flexibility, mobility and productivity of the workers.
Note: Cisco AnyConnect is compatible with the following operating systems:
- Windows 7, 8, 8.1, and 10
- Mac OS X 10.8 and later
- Linux Intel (x64)
The Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client can be downloaded for free, however, you need to have client licenses to use it. Client licenses are sold in packs of 25. The connection licenses included in the RV340, RV345, and RV345P are not client licenses. An evaluation version of the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client is not available for the devices mentioned, since they are not considered as Adaptive Security Appliances (ASAs). But you can still use the VPN facilities of these devices for your VPN needs.
This article aims to show you how to install the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client on a Windows computer.
Note: If you are using a Mac computer, click here for the installation instructions.
Applicable Devices
- AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client
Software Version
- 4.3
Install AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client
Step 1. Download the Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client here.
Step 2. Double-click the installer to initiate the installation process.
Step 3. Click Run.
Step 4. Check the check boxes for the modules that you need to install.
Note: All modules will be installed by default.
Step 5. (Optional) Check the Lock Down Component Services check box if the feature needs to be enabled. Enabling this feature will prevent users from disabling the Windows Web Security service.
Note: In this example, Lock Down Component Services is not enabled.
Step 6. Click Install Selected.
Step 7. Click OK.
Step 8. Go over the Supplemental End User License Agreement and then click Accept.
Step 9. Restart your computer.
You should now have successfully installed the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client on your computer.
