How to Use Cisco AnyConnect (Biola's VPN)
- Brian Hinds (Unlicensed)
- Sam Kalagi
- Scott Himes
| Step | What to do | How It Looks |
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| 1 | Open Cisco AnyConnect. The application is stored in Macintosh HD/Applications/Cisco. |
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| 2 | When prompted, type "vpn.biola.edu" into the field if it isn't there already. |
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| 3 | Click Connect. | |
| 4 | Select the Biola_VPN group. |
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| 5 | Enter your Biola email address, then click Next. |
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| 6 | Enter your Biola password when prompted, and click Sign in. |
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| 7 | Upon 1st-time login, more information is required and you will be prompted for the multifactor method you wish to use. You may use the MS Authenticator smartphone app, or select I want to use a different method to use a phone number. Make your choice, and then select Next. |
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| 8 | If you selected I want to use a different method, then enter your phone number, and select Next. |
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| 9 | If you select Yes when prompted to Stay signed in? your login info will be saved in the AnyConnect client for 60 days. |
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| 10 | On future AnyConnect login attempts, you will be prompted to approve your sign in request with a second factor. Approve the request using the Microsoft Authenticator app, or click I can't use my Microsoft Authenticator app right now to use your predefined second factor. |
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| 11 | You're connected to Biola VPN! |
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| 12 | To disconnect from AnyConnect, click on the AnyConnect icon in the menu bar at the top of the screen, and select Disconnect. |
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| Step | What to Do | How It Looks |
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| 1 | Open Cisco AnyConnect. You can find it by opening the Start menu, and searching for "anyconnect". |
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| 2 | When prompted, type "vpn.biola.edu" into the field if it isn't there already. |
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| 3 | Click Connect. | |
| 4 | Enter your Biola email address, then click Next. |
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| 5 | Enter your Biola password when prompted, and click Sign in. |
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| 7 | Upon 1st-time login, more information is required and you will be prompted for the multi-factor method you wish to use. You may use the MS Authenticator smartphone app, or select I want to use a different method to use a phone number. Make your choice, and then select Next. |
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| 8 | If you selected I want to use a different method, then enter your phone number, and select Next. |
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| 9 | If you select Yes when prompted to Stay signed in? your login info will be saved in the AnyConnect client for 60 days. |
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| 10 | On future AnyConnect login attempts, you will be prompted to approve your sign in request with a second factor. Approve the request using the Microsoft Authenticator app, or click I can't use my Microsoft Authenticator app right now to use your predefined second factor. |
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| 11 | When prompted, press Accept to agree to the VPN Service Agreement. |
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| 12 | You're connected to Biola VPN! |
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| 5 | To disconnect from AnyConnect, click the arrow in the System Tray, then right-click on the AnyConnect icon and select "VPN Disconnect". |
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| Step | What to do | How It Looks |
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| 1 | Open the Cisco AnyConnect app on your home screen. |
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| 2 | Click the "Connections" tab. |
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| 3 | Click "Add VPN Connection" |
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| 5 | When prompted, click "Allow" |
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| 6 | Enter your iPhone passcode to Add VPN Configurations. |
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| 7 | You're connected to Biola VPN! |
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