Setting up a VPN Connection (VPN AnyConnect) with Android

Requirements:

  • You have installed an up-to-date version of Android.
  • You have set your network access password in the IT Portal.
  • You registered an one-time passwort generator. OTP
  • Installation of the VPN Client

    1. Download of the AnyConnect App

    Download the Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client. Alternatively, you can find the app in the Play Store. You may find an app there that is customized for your device.

    1. Download of the AnyConnect App
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    2. Installing the AnyConnect App

    Install the AnyConnect App by tapping "Install".

    2. Installing the AnyConnect App
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  • Establishing the VPN Connection

    1. Starting the AnyConnect App

    Start the AnyConnect App directly in the Play Store or by tapping on the corresponding app symbol.

    1. Starting the AnyConnect App
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    2. Accepting the License Agreement

    Accept the License Agreement by tapping "OK".

    2. Accepting the License Agreement
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    3. data privacy protection

    Close the notice about sharing information of your usage with Cisco by choosing "OK".

    3. data privacy protection
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    4. data privacy protection

    In the following screen select "Deny" to prohibit your device's data being shared with Cisco. It is not required for the app to work.

    4. data privacy protection
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    5. Adding the VPN Connection

    Add the VPN connection by choosing "Connections" first.

    5. Adding the VPN Connection
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    6. Adding the VPN Connection

    Now add the VPN connection by opening the Connection Editor via "Add new VPN Connection".

    6. Adding the VPN Connection
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    7. Connection Editor

    Choose a description for the network (e.g. university VPN) and enter vpn.uni-muenster.de as the server address. Tap on "Done" afterwards.

    7. Connection Editor
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  • Starting & Ending the VPN-Connection

     

    1. Turning on the VPN Connection

    Open the app. Move the switch to "On" afterwards. Alternatively, you may also choose the VPN connection you set up.
     

    1. Turning on the VPN Connection
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    2. Entering your user data

    Enter your user ID and your password for network access and the OTP (second password) and confirm your entry by tapping "OK". (Note: The network access password is not your normal university password. You can set it in the IT Portal.)
     

    2. Entering your user data
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    3. Trusting the Application

    Confirm the connection request by pressing "OK".

    3. Trusting the Application
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    4. Established Connection

    The connection is established now. There is also an entry within your notifications.

    4. Established Connection
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    5. Disconnecting the VPN Connection

    If the VPN Connection is not needed anymore, disconnect AnyConnect by opening the app again and switching the slide to "Off".
     

    5. Disconnecting the VPN Connection
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