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Is the Cisco AnyConnect VPN compatible with Mac OS X El Capitan (10.11)?

The current version of the Cisco AnyConnect client available through WebStore (4.8.03052) is officially supported and compatible with Mac OS X versions that support 64-bit applications including Mac OS versions 10.13 (High Sierra), 10.14 (Mojave), and 10.15 (Catalina). As a 64-bit application, with updates for the security changes in Mac OS 10.15, this version should be compatible with future operating systems Apple releases. Mac OS 10.12 users can use version 4.7 if version 4.8 does not work.

Mac OS versions older than 10.12 are not supported. The AnyConnect software versions needed to use Mac OS 10.8 or earlier have known security issues and are no longer being updated by Cisco.

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Additionally, when you connect to campus with the VPN it is the same as if your computer is attached to the wired or WiFi network on campus. The campus acceptable use policy applies to any computer connected to campus, and requires the computer to be running an OS currently supported by the vendor. Apple normally only provides security patches for the three most recent versions of their OS. For example when Mac OS 10.15 came out, Apple stopped patching Mac OS 10.12, and only provides security patches for Mac OS 10.13, 10.14, and 10.15 so no computer with older software should connect to campus via the VPN.

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Keywords:	VPN Cisco AnyConnect Mac OS X compatibility Sierra 10.13 Catalena 10.15Suggest keywords	Doc ID:	47208
Owner:	Debbie F.	Group:	University of Illinois Technology Services
Created:	2015-02-15 16:40 CST	Updated:	2020-08-31 16:57 CST
Sites:	University of Illinois Technology Services
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How to Setup Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client VPN in Mac OSX. Mac OS Mojave (10.14) or below is compatible with AnyConnect 4.7.04056 Link to download. Mac OS Catalina (10.15) OS 11 Big Sur beta5 or Latest is compatible with AnyConnect 4.9.03047 Link to download. Find and open the downloaded file. The current version of the Cisco AnyConnect client available through WebStore (4.8.00175) is officially supported and compatible with Mac OS X versions that support 64-bit applications including Mac OS versions 10.13 (High Sierra), 10.14 (Mojave), and 10.15 (Catalina).

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NOTE: If you have an FBRI-provided Mac, the Cisco Anyconnect Client is already installed. Please skip to Starting the VPN Client below.

Installing the VPN Client

Download the AnyConnect VPN client for Mac OS X:
In your Downloads folder, double-click the file you just downloaded to open it. An icon will appear on the desktop called AnyConnect, and a separate window will open.
Double-click on AnyConnect.mpkg to run the installer, then follow the steps to complete the installation.
When you see this screen, UN-check everything with the exception of VPN: (VPN option grayed out? Go here.)
- Starting with macOS 10.13 High Sierra: During the installation, you will be prompted to enable the AnyConnect software extension in the System Preferences -> Security & Privacy pane. The requirement to manually enable the software extension is an operating system requirement.

Starting the VPN Client

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Reason 6 free download mac. NOTE:The VPN will not connect if you are connected to the FBRI wired or wireless network.

In your Applications folder, go to the Cisco folder and double-click the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client.
Enter vpn.vtc.vt.edu in the Ready toConnect to field, then press the Connect button.
Enter your FBRI username and password, then click OK.
A banner window will appear. Click Accept to close that window. You are now connected!

Disconnecting the VPN Client

When you are finished using the VPN, remember to disconnect (failing to disconnect can result in being unable to access resources if you are on-site at the Research Institute).

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Click the AnyConnect client icon located in the menu bar near the top right corner of your screen.
Select Quit.