Apart from VPN connectivity, major benefits of AnyConnect include endpoint security for enterprises, telemetry, web security, network access management etc. The limitation of AnyConnect client is that it can only connect with Cisco equipment. So the Cisco router or firewall needs to be at the hub of connectivity to use AnyConnect VPN client. If you have an active subscription of Apex, Plus or VPN Only, you can easily download the latest AnyConnect client.
What’s new in Cisco AnyConnect 4.8
This is a major release of the software as it includes a lot of bug fixes and new features. I’m listing down some of the features.
Management VPN Tunnel enables the client to automatically connect to the VPN when the computer starts. This is useful for always-connected remote computers.TLS v1.2 is fully supported including handshaking and certificate authentication.NVM flow filter now monitors the filtered traffic making it easier for the admins to work on the logs.A lot of new cipher suites are supported for SSL/TLS connections.
If you want to go through all the features of this release, you may visit this page.
System Requirements for Cisco VPN Client
Java
Java Runtime Environment is required before installing the Anyconnect. You can install Java 8 latest update. I have also tried running Cisco AnyConnect 4.6 with Java 11 installed and it is running perfectly fine. I haven’t tried the web version. You may need to install Java 8 for running the web version of the Cisco VPN client but I’m not sure.
VPN URL in trusted sites
If you have previously enabled the option that only trusted websites can access, then the URL of the server should be added. Go to Windows Settings and search for Internet Options. Then go to the Security tab and select Trusted Sites and add the server URL in trusted sites. Using AnyConnect is easy. Just add the VPN server URL and click Connect. This will create a secure VPN connection to the Cisco systems VPN router. You can now browse the resources in the remote network securely. All the traffic is passed through the VPN tunnel meaning that no one can read the information except the server and the client.
Check which AnyConnect version is currently installed on your computer
To check which version of AnyConnect client is installed on your computer, follow the steps below:
Download AnyConnect
Download Cisco AnyConnect latest version Please note that you need to have an active AnyConnect Apex, Plus or VPN Only subscription with Cisco to download the latest AnyConnect VPN client software. Just login with your Cisco ID and password and you’ll be able to download the software without any issues.
Download AnyConnect for Windows
If you are a Windows 10 user, you can easily download the Cisco AnyConnect VPN client from Windows Store. There is no restriction over the download and it’s free. [appbox windowsstore 9wzdncrdj8lh]
Download AnyConnect for Apple iOS
[appbox appstore id1135064690]
Download AnyConnect for Android
[appbox googleplay com.cisco.anyconnect.vpn.android.avf]
Installing the Cisco AnyConnect 4.8
Installing AnyConnect 4.8 is a little different from the previous versions. The Windows version of the AnyConnect client comes as a Zip file. You will need to unzip all the contents of the zip file to run the setup. There are two setup files, setup.hta, and setup.exe. Running any of the setup files will open the installer selection window:Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client Install Selector You can select the components you want to install with this version of the Cisco VPN client. If unsure, please ask your network admin to guide you through the process.
Using Cisco AnyConnect 4.8
Using AnyConnect from the client perspective is quite simple. You just have to start the client, give the server URL, username and password and it just connects. We will give you our step by step overview of how to start the client and the disconnect from the VPN when required.
Starting and connecting to the VPN using AnyConnect
Make sure that you have installed AnyConnect successfully. Follow the steps below to start the VPN client: Once the connection is successful, AnyConnect will automatically minimize itself in the system tray. To disconnect from the VPN, double-click the AnyConnect icon from the system tray and press the Disconnect button. Also see:
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