Linux network manager anyconnect

RV34x: Installing and Using AnyConnect on Ubuntu Desktop

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Objective

The objective of this article is to guide you through installing, using, and the option of uninstalling AnyConnect VPN Client v4.9.x on Ubuntu Desktop.

This article is ONLY applicable to the Cisco Small Business RV34x series routers, not Enterprise products.

Introduction

AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client is a modular endpoint software product. It not only provides Virtual Private Network (VPN) access through Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and Internet Protocol Security (IPsec) Internet Key Exchange version2 (IKEv2) but also offers enhanced security through various built-in modules. Follow the steps in this article to install the Cisco AnyConnect VPN Mobility Client on a Ubuntu Desktop. In this article, Ubuntu version 20.04 is used.

AnyConnect Software Version

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Installing AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client v4.9.x

This toggled section provides details and tips for beginners.

Prerequisites

• AnyConnect is a licensed product. You need to purchase client license(s) from a partner like CDW or through your company’s device procurement. There are options for 1 user (L-AC-PLS-3Y-S5) or packets of licenses including one year for 25 users (AC-PLS-P-25-S). Other license options available as well, including perpetual licenses. For more details on licensing, check out the links in the Licensing Information section below.
• Download the latest version of firmware available for your router.(Click here for step-by-step instructions on this process.)
• Ubuntu 20.04 (LTS), 18.04 (LTS), and 16.04 (LTS) .

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Applicable Devices | Software Version

Licensing Information

AnyConnect client licenses allow the use of the AnyConnect desktop clients as well as any of the AnyConnect mobile clients that are available. You will need a client license to download and use the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client. A client license enables the VPN functionality and are sold in packs of 25 from partners like CDW or through your company’s device procurement.

Want to know more about AnyConnect licensing? Here are some resources:

Step 1

Open a web browser and navigate to the Cisco Software Downloads webpage.

Step 2

In the search bar, start typing ‘Anyconnect’ and the options will appear. Select AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client v4.x.

Step 3

Download the Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client. Most users will select the AnyConnect Pre-Deployment Package (Linux 64-bit) option.

The images in this article are for AnyConnect v4.9.x, which was latest version at the time of writing this document.

If you purchased a license and you are unable to download AnyConnect, call Cisco Global Service Relations at +1 919-993-2724. Select option 2. You will need to know your Cisco ID (the one you use to log into Cisco.com) and the sales order number when you call. They will get that situation all straightened out.

Step 4

Open the Terminal by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T on your keyboard. To navigate to the folder where you have downloaded the AnyConnect Client Package, use the command, ‘cd directory name’. For more information on the ‘cd’ command, click here.

In this example, the file is placed on the Desktop.

The directory may be different based on the location of the AnyConnect file download. For long filenames or paths, start typing some characters and press the tab key on your keyboard. The filename will auto-populate. If it doesn’t even after you press tab twice, it indicates that you need to type more number of unique characters. Alternately, you can use the ‘ls’ command to list the files in your current directory.

Step 5

The initial download is a tarball archive (several files packed into one), which must be extracted. The command ‘tar xvf filename’ will extract the contents to the same directory in which the initial file is located.

For more information on the ‘tar’ command, click here.

Step 6

Once the folder is extracted, use the ‘cd directory name’ command again to navigate into the folder.

Step 7

After navigating into the main folder, ‘cd’ into the vpn sub-folder.

Step 8

To run the AnyConnect install script, type ‘sudo ./vpn_install.sh’. This will begin the installation process using superuser permissions.

For more details on the ‘sudo’ command, click here.

Step 9

Accept the terms in the license agreement to complete the installation by typing ‘y’.

The AnyConnect installation should complete, and the Terminal window can be closed.

Using AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client v4.9.x

Step 1

To access the Anyconnect app, open the Terminal by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T on your keyboard. Use the command, ‘/opt/cisco/anyconnect/bin/vpnui’.

If you encounter any errors through the Terminal, you can access the app from the applications menu as shown below.

To access the applications menu using the User Interface (UI), click on the start icon (appears as nine dots on the lower left corner). Choose the Anyconnect app.

Alternatively, press Super+A (Super key is the windows icon key) on your keyboard to bring up the search bar. Start typing ‘Anyconnect’ and the app will appear.

Step 2

Click on the Anyconnect app.

Step 3

Enter the IP Address or Hostname of your desired server followed by the port number.

For RV340 family, the default port number is 8443.

Step 4

Some connections may not be secure using a trusted SSL certificate. By default, AnyConnect Client will block connection attempts to these servers.

Uncheck Block connections to untrusted servers to connect to these servers.

Uninstalling AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client v4.9.x

Step 1

Using Terminal, navigate to the folder that contains the uninstall shell script using the ‘cd’ command.

In a default installation, these files will be located in /opt/cisco/anyconnect/bin/.

Step 2

To run the Anyconnect uninstall script, enter ‘sudo ./vpn_uninstall.sh’

This will begin the uninstall process using superuser permissions. For more information on the ‘sudo’ command, click here.

Step 3

At the prompt, enter the sudo password and the client software will complete uninstallation.

Conclusion

There you have it! You have now successfully learned the steps to install, use, and uninstall the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client v4.9.x on Ubuntu Desktop.

For community discussions on Site-to-Site VPN, go to the Cisco Small Business Support Community page and do a search for Site-to-Site VPN.

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AnyConnect App

The Anyconnect App can be downloaded from the Google Play store or the Apple store.

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Linux network manager anyconnect

В данной статье рассмотрим как установить VPN соединение и подключиться через удаленный рабочий стол на удаленную машину.

Первым делом, открываем терминал и выполняем обновление списка пакетов:

Следующим шагом установим пакет «openconnect», который включает в себя в том числе и клиент cisco anyconnect для linux.

Для установки пакета набираем следующую команду в терминале:

sudo apt-get install network-manager-openconnect-gnome

Установив openconnect, следующим шагом необходимо установить «Remmina» — ПО для подключения к удаленным рабочим столам. Самый простой способ сделать это — установить через стандартное средство «Ubuntu Software» (находим в меню приложений):

Находим «Remmina» через поиск и устанавливаем:

Кликаем по иконке сетевых подключений в меню справа, далее во всплывающем окне щелкаем «Проводная сеть» — «Параметры соединения»:

В окне «Настройки сети» в разделе «VPN» щелкаем по кнопке «Добавить» (в виде плюса):

Появится окно «Добавить VPN», в котором выбираем «Multi-protocol VPN Client Openconnect»:

Далее в окне с настройками указываем название VPN соединения, шлюз и другие необходимые настройки, после заполнения настроек нажимаем кнопку «Добавить»:

Как видим, у нас появилось новое VPN соединение, для его включения передвигаем ползунок вправо:

В окне авторизации вводим группу, логин и пароль, нажимаем кнопку «Login» для входа:

Когда мы подключены к VPN, необходимо выполнить подключение к удаленному рабочему столу. Для этого запускаем Remmina, выбираем протокол RDP, в адресной строке пишем ip-адрес удаленной машины, затем нажимаем «Enter»:

В окне авторизации RDP указываем данные вашей учетной записи с удаленной машины и нажимаем «ОК»:

Если все ок, попадаем на рабочий стол удаленной машины:

Как вы уже убедились, нет ничего сложного в подключении к VPN на Ubuntu.

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How to install Cisco Anyconnect VPN on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | vetechno

Cisco AnyConnect VPN is software that allows remote users and employees to securely connect to a Cisco VPN gateway running in an enterprise environment.

Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client connects to a Cisco SSL VPN server and if authentication is approved, the connected users and employees are granted access to internal resources.

AnyConnect client for Linux, Windows, and macOS is available on the Official Downloads page

In this tutorial, we will help you to install Cisco Anyconnect VPN on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS with network-manager-openconnect-gnome command.

What is Network Manager ?

Network Manager is a system network service that manages your connections and network devices , trying to maintain active network connectivity when available. It manages WiFi, Ethernet, Mobile Broadband (WWAN) and PPPOE devices, and provides VPN integration with a variety of different VPN services like …

• Cisco AnyConnect openconnect
• Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect
• Fortinet SSL VPN
• Array SSLPN
• Juniper Network Connect
• Plus Connect Secure
• F5 BIG-IP SSL VPN

This package provides gnome bits of the NetworkManager OpenConnect plugin.

Prerequisite

How to Install network-manager-openconnect-gnome in Ubuntu 22.04 LTS Jammy Jellyfish

To install network-manager-openconnect-gnome in Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, you can follow these steps:

Step 1. Update the apt repository

Step 2. Install Network Manager Open connect for Cisco Anyconnect VPN.

sudo apt-get install -y network-manager-openconnect-gnome

Step 3. Configure Cisco Anyconnect VPN setup on Ubuntu 22.04.

Step a) Open System Setting , then click on Network.

Step b) On VPN section click on plus ( + ) button and select Multi-portal VPN Client (openconnect)

Step 4. Select VPN Protocal Type and Enter Gatway Address / VPN Address

Step 5. Add and close the dialog windows box.

Step 6. Now connect the Cisco Anyconnect VPN on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS

Note: The above steps assume that you have administrative privileges on your Ubuntu system. If you don’t have the necessary permissions, you can contact your system administrator for assistance.

Conclusion

Congratulations you have successfully installed and configured the Cisco Anyconnect on Ubuntu 22.04 Lts Jammy Jellyfish.

Let me know in the comment box if you are facing any issue

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I install AnyConnect on Linux / Ubuntu ?

Follow the above steps to install Cisco Anyconnect on Ubuntu.

How do I add a VPN to Cisco AnyConnect ?

Follow Step 3. for configuring and adding Cisco Anyconnect on Ubuntu.

3. How do I install and configure Cisco AnyConnect?

If you follow this tutorial step by step, then you will be able to install and configure the cisco anyconnect vpn on your Ubuntu system.

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