Install and Run Cisco's AnyConnect client for VPN connectivity

This guide will assist with the installation of the Cisco AnyConnect VPN client for Windows (Vista, 7, and 8)

Installation

You need administrator level account access to install this software. When prompted with Windows UAC (User Access Control) you need to allow to install this software.

1. Download the VPN installer from MIT's download page, Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client for Windows. Note: MIT certificates required.
   
2. Find and double click the downloaded file named "anyconnect-win-3.1.XXXXXX.exe", where XXXXXX is the sub-version number of the installer.
   
3. On the following screen titled "Welcome to the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client Setup Wizard", click Next.
   
   
4. When presented with the software license agreement, click I accept on the slide-down menu and click Next.
   
   
   
5. Click Install when prompted (Note: the user must be an administrator of the machine to install).
   
   
   
6. When installer begins installation you will see
   
   
   
   followed by Windows UAC (User Access Control) dialog box (it could be hidden behind this dialog box). You need to click Yes in order to proceed.
    
7. Click Finish when prompted to complete installation.
   
   
   
8. Cisco AnyConnect can be found in the Cisco folder located under All Programs in Windows Start menu.
   
9. Run "Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client" and when prompted type vpn.mit.edu and click Connect.
   
   
   
10. Enter your MIT username and password then click the button labeled OK.
    
    
    
11. When prompted at the MIT's Virtual Private Network (VPN) screen click the button labeled Accept to connect to MIT's Virtual Private Network.
    
    
    
12. Upon successful connection, Cisco AnyConnect will minimize itself and you will see the AnyConnect logo with a small lock in task bar.