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+ | ====== Cisco AnyConnect (Android) ====== | ||
+ | Here you can find instruction for setting up Cisco' | ||
+ | <WRAP center round important 80%> | ||
+ | Depending on the Android firmware version on your device, the menu may look different. Compatibility is given for Android versions 4 and higher (as of March 2020) | ||
+ | </ | ||
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+ | ===== Installation ===== | ||
+ | You can find the free app // | ||
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+ | The following screen shots show the set up on an Android 9 device. Most of the steps include images. To display the respective screenshot, click on // | ||
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+ | 1. Install the app and open it.++ (Screenshot) | | ||
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+ | 2. On first start, the License Agreement pops up. You have to accept it in order to use the app. | ||
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+ | 3. Depending on your Android version you may be asked to give the permission for making calls to // | ||
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+ | 4. Click on // | ||
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+ | 5. Click on //Add new VPN connection// | ||
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+ | 6. Click on //Server address// and enter **vpn.gwdg.de** or an alternative gateway such as **vpn-b.gwdg.de**.++ (Screenshot) | | ||
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+ | **We encourage you to use vpn-b.gwdg.de or vpn-c.gwdg.de as your gateway as vpn.gwdg.de is currently under heavy load and may work less reliably.** | ||
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+ | 7. Enter a freely chosen description (name) for your VPN connection. Then click on //Done//. | ||
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+ | 8. Click on the name of the newly created VPN connection.++ (Screenshot) | | ||
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+ | 9. Activate the VPN by pressing the toggle.++ (Screenshot) | | ||
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+ | <WRAP center round important 80%> | ||
+ | It is possible that you receive a warning about the VPN server not being trustworthy. | ||
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+ | In this case, please contact [[https:// | ||
+ | </ | ||
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+ | 10. Enter your credentials. The //user name// is usually your email address or the user name of your account. Then click on // | ||
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+ | 11. If a dialogue is shown for // | ||
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+ | The VPN is now active. You can see a lock symbol in the status bar of your device.++ (Screenshot) | | ||
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+ | In order to disconnect, you can toggle the connection inside the app. | ||
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+ | It is not possible to save your password across multiple sessions. | ||
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+ | ===== Ongoing usage ===== | ||
+ | Depending on your Android version it may be possible to have the VPN active at all times. | ||
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+ | 1. Enter the network settings for your device and press on //Network and Internet//. | ||
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+ | 2. Press on //VPN//. | ||
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+ | 3. Press the gear on the right side of the menu that displays // | ||
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+ | 4. Choose // |