RV34x: Install Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client on a Windows Computer (2024)

Objective

This article shows you how to downloadand install the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client on aWindows Computer.

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 VirtualPrivate Network (VPN) access through Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and Internet Protocol Security (IPsec)Internet KeyExchange version2 (IKEv2) but also offers enhanced security through various built-in modules.

AnyConnect Software Version

• AnyConnect | 4.10.x (Download latest)

Install AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client

Step 1

Open a web browser and navigate to the Cisco SoftwareDownloads webpage.

Step 2

In the search bar, start typing 'Anyconnect' and the options will appear. Select AnyConnect SecureMobility Client v4.x.

Step 3

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

The images in this article are for AnyConnect v4.10.x, which was latest version at the time of writingthis document.

If you purchased a license and you are unable to download AnyConnect, call Cisco Global Service Relations at +1 919-993-2724. Select option2. You will need to know your Cisco ID (the one you use to log into Cisco.com) and the sales ordernumber when you call. They will get that situation all straightened out.

Step 4

Navigate Windows File Explorer to the installer file. Double-click Setup.exe to initiate theinstallation process.

Check your Downloads folder to locate the AnyConnect files. Browser based downloads are often depositedinto the downloads folder on your device on windows. The path to the file often resemblesC:\Users\[Your User ID]\Downloads with the C:/ referring to your devices storage drive.

Step 5

A pop-up window may ask for permissions, in this case, select Yes. If your pop-up asks ifyou are sure you want to run this software, select Run.

Step 6

Check the check boxes for the modules that you need to install.

• Core & VPN - Includes AnyConnect core client with VPN capability.
• Start Before Login - User sees the AnyConnect GUI logon dialog before the Windows logon dialogbox appears.
• Network Access Manager - It is a client software that provides a secure Layer 2 network.
• VPN Posture (Hostscan) - Provides the client the ability to identify the operating system,anti-virus, anti-spyware, and firewall software installed on the host.
• AMP Enabler - It is used as a medium for deploying Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) forendpoints.
• Network Visibility Module - Collects rich flow context from an endpoint on or off premise andprovides visibility into network connected devices.
• Cloud Web Security - It is an endpoint component that routes HTTP traffic to a Cisco Cloud WebSecurity scanning proxy.
• Umbrella Roaming Security - Provides DNS-layer security when no VPN is active.
• ISE Posture - It is similar to VPN Posture; performs a client-side evaluation.
• Select All - Selects all modules.
• Diagnostic and Reporting Tool - It is used to collect data for troubleshooting AnyConnectinstallation and connection problems.

All modules will be installed by default unless you manually uncheck the boxes.

Step 7

(Optional) Check the Lock Down Component Services check box ifthe feature needs to be enabled. Enabling this feature will prevent users from disabling the Windows WebSecurityservice.

In this example, Lock Down Component Services is not enabled.

Step 8

Click Install Selected.

Step 9

Click OK.

Step 10

Carefully review the Supplemental End User License Agreement and then clickAccept.

Conclusion and Next Steps after Installation

There you have it! You have now successfully installed the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Clienton your computer.

Wondering what the next steps are? Don't worry. If you need help configuring AnyConnect on your router, checkout ConfigureAnyConnect VPN Connectivity on the RV34x Series Router.

We want the best for our customers, so you have any comments or suggestions regarding this topic, please sendus an email to the Cisco Content Team.

By the way, once the configurations are complete on the router, you can view your connection on the lowerright-hand of your screen. Click the up arrow and hover over the AnyConnect icon to see thedetails.

AnyConnect App

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

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