What is VPN, how is it used? What do I do if I have problems?
VPN stands for Virtual Private Network, and it provide a secure / encrypted method of connecting to the Seattle University network from outside of the university. Seattle University has deployed the Cisco AnyConnect VPN solution. To install the VPN client from off campus, open up a web browser and type in the address of vpn.seattleu.edu (or Click Here). After a successful installation of the Cisco AnyConnect software, you may need to type in vpn.seattleu.edu in the “Connect to:” field.
If you are currently connected to the Seattle University network via a wired or wireless connection, then the webpage to start the install will not come up. If you encounter problems with the installation, please try one of the following links to perform a manual installation.
Download Links:
Microsoft Windows
Cisco AnyConnect VPN
Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit)
- AnyConnect requires a clean install if you upgrade from Windows XP to Windows 7
- If you upgrade from Windows Vista to Windows 7, manually uninstall AnyConnect first, then after the upgrade, reinstall it manually or by establishing a web-based connection to a security appliance configured to install it. Uninstalling before the upgrade and reinstalling AnyConnect afterwards is necessary because the upgrade does not preserve the Cisco AnyConnect Virtual Adapter
Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit)—SP2 or Vista Service Pack 1 with KB952876
- AnyConnect requires a clean install if you upgrade from Windows XP to Windows Vista
Windows XP SP2 and SP3
AnyConnect 2.4 supports the following versions of Mac OS:
- Mac OS X 10.5
- Mac OS X 10.6 and 10.6.1 (both 32-bit and 64-bit).
AnyConnect requires 50MB of hard disk space.
If you upgrade from one major Mac OS X release to another (for example 10.5 to 10.6), manually uninstall AnyConnect first, then after the upgrade, reinstall it manually or by establishing a web-based connection to a security appliance configured to install it. Uninstalling before the upgrade and reinstalling AnyConnect afterwards is necessary because the upgrade does not preserve the Cisco AnyConnect Virtual Adapter.
If your Mac is running a version prior to 10.5 and you are currently running the older Cisco VPN client, you do not need to make any changes. If you are encountering a problem with your older VPN client, please contact the Seattle University Help Desk. The Seattle University Help Desk is located in Engineering 313. You may contact the Help Desk by emailing Helpdesk@seattleu.edu or by calling 206-296-5571.
AnyConnect 2.4 supports the following versions of Mac OS:
AnyConnect requires 50MB of hard disk space.
If your Mac is running a version prior to 10.5 and you are currently running the older Cisco VPN client, you do not need to make any changes. If you are encountering a problem with your older VPN client, please contact the Seattle University Help Desk. The Seattle University Help Desk is located in Engineering 313. You may contact the Help Desk by emailing Helpdesk@seattleu.edu or by calling 206-296-5571.
AnyConnect supports only standalone installations on Linux. The following sections show the supported Linux distributions and requirements.
Linux Distributions
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Desktop
- Ubuntu 9.x
If you need assistance or encounter problems with the manual installation, please contact the Seattle University Help Desk. The Seattle University Help Desk is located in Engineering 313. You may contact the Help Desk by emailing Helpdesk@seattleu.edu or by calling 206-296-5571.
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