Linux VPN Client Installation
To install the Cisco VPN client for Linux, follow the steps below. You will need your eID and password to download the installation files.
- Download the installation file:
VPN client for 32-bit Linux
VPN client for 64-bit Linux - When your browser prompts you to Save or Open, click the "Open" button. (NOTE: On some browsers, you may see a "Run" option instead of "Open". In this case, select the "Run" option and click "OK".)
- For Linux, the client files are contained in a tar/gz file. Unpack the archive with a tar command.
tar xvzf AnyConnect-Linux-Release-2.0.0xxx.tar.gz - The files necessary for installation are placed in the folder ciscovpn.
- Change to the ciscovpn folder.
As a root user, run the script named vpn_install.sh.
[root@linuxhost]# cd ciscovpn
[root@linuxhost]# ./vpn_install.sh - The client installs in the directory /opt/cisco/vpn. This script also installs the daemon vpnagentd and sets it up as a service that is automatically started when the system boots.
- After installing the client, you can start the client manually from the user interface with the Linux command /opt/cisco/vpn/bin/vpnui or with the client CLI command /opt/cisco/vpn/bin/vpn. (Or find the executable in your GUI).
- You will be prompted to enter a secure gateway.
- Enter vpn.net.k-state.edu into the “Connect to” field and click “Connect.”
- Enter your eID and password and click "Connect".
- The .KStateVPN group should be used when connecting from home or another trusted location.
- The .KStateVPNFull_Tunnel group should be used when connecting from public Internet spots with no security like airports, coffee shops, or hotel Internet connections.
You should now be connected to the K-State network.