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Overview

Tufts AnyConnect provides valid Tufts users with secure remote access to the Tufts network. From a desktop or laptop computer, AnyConnect allows full access to all Tufts network resources, such as P:, Q:, and R: drives and restricted Web pages, and provides users with an experience very similar to the one they enjoy while on campus. The pages give more information about the AnyConnect Desktop Application.

1. Visit the Tufts Box folder that contains the AnyConnect executable files that are required for installation of the application.

2. Find the file that you require for your computer.

  • If you are on an Apple computer, you will want the file that contains 'Mac' in the file name. (Note: The file name ends with .pkg and the file type is Disk Image.)
  • If you are on a Windows computer, you will want the file that contains 'Windows' in the file name. (Note: The file name ends with .exe and the file type is Application.)

3. Click on the More Options button for that file.

4. Click on Download.

5. Find the AnyConnect executable file that was downloaded to your computer.

6. Double-click on the file to open it and follow the steps in the installer to complete the installation. During this process you may be asked to enter your administrator credentials. If you are on a Tufts computer and do not have administrator rights, contact the Tufts Technology Service Desk at (617) 627-3376 for assistance.

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Note for Mac Users

  • If you are on a Mac, you may get a warning that the file comes from an 'unidentified developer'. Click OK.
  • Open your System Preferences and select Security & Privacy.
  • The bottom portion of the Security & Privacy window will have a message about the AnyConnect installation file being blocked. Click Open Anyway.
  • A window will appear asking you to confirm that you want to open the file. Click Open.

1. Locate the AnyConnect Application on your computer.

  • On a PC go to Start > Programs. Locate and open the Cisco folder.

  • On a Mac go to the Applications folder and select the Cisco Xcode mac os x 10.6 8. folder.

2. Double click on the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client application to open it.

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3. Enter vpn.tufts.edu/duo in the VPN server field. (Note: This field may autofill with 'vpn.tufts.edu'. If so, make sure to add '/duo' to the end.)

4. Click Connect. An authentication window will appear.

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5. Enter your Tufts username (eg. jjumbo01) and password.

6. In the field next to Duo Passcode or Authentication method or Second Password, you have a few options:

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  • Enter Duo Passcode - Enter the six-digit passcode you are provided by the Duo mobile app on your smartphone.
  • Type the word 'push' - Duo will send you a push notification via the Duo mobile app on your smartphone.
  • Type the word 'phone' - Duo will call the phone number you have registered for verification.

7. Click OK.

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8. Depending on which authentication method you chose, there may be some next steps:

  • If you entered a six-digit Duo Passcode correctly, you should be connected to the VPN.
  • If you entered 'push', you will receive a push notification on the Duo mobile app on your smartphone. Click Approve to complete the login process.
  • If you entered 'phone', you will receive a phone call at the number you have registered with Duo. When prompted, press any key to verify your login.

9. Once your login has been verified, you will be able to use the VPN. Any AnyConnect icon will appear in your status bar on a PC or the menu bar on a Mac indicating that you now have a secure link to the Tufts network.

10. Remember to disconnect at the end of every session to ensure that you do not have a secure link open for another user to access.

One of the benefits of connecting to the VPN portal a secure remote access connection to the Tufts network with full access to all Tufts network resources, such as P:, Q:, and R: drives. Click this link to locate instructions on how to map to and access network drives on both a PC and a Mac.

A Note on Working Directly off of a Network Drive

It is possible, while using the AnyConnect application, to work on documents directly through a network drive, but it is not advised. Connection issues may corrupt open network documents. Additionally, if the document is on a shared drive, working directly on the network copy keeps others from being able to view or copy the file. To avoid any issues, best practice is to work off of a local copy (a file copied from a network drive to your local computer). While using the AnyConnect application, locate your document and save it to your local computer. Once you have completed your work, you can copy it back to the network drive.

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1. Click on the AnyConnect icon on your status bar (PC) or menu bar (Mac).

2. Select Disconnect.

Cisco AnyConnect is the recommended VPN client for Mac. The built-in VPN client for Mac is another option but is more likely to suffer from disconnects.

Overview

Stanford's VPN allows you to connect to Stanford's network as if you were on campus, making access to restricted services possible. To connect to the VPN from your Mac you need to install the Cisco AnyConnect VPN client.

Two types of VPN are available:

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  • Default Stanford (split-tunnel). When using Stanford's VPN from home, we generally recommend using the Default Stanford split-tunnel VPN. This routes and encrypts all traffic going to Stanford sites and systems through the Stanford network as if you were on campus. All non-Stanford traffic proceeds to its destination directly.
  • Full Traffic (non-split-tunnel). This encrypts all internet traffic from your computer but may inadvertently block you from using resources on your local network, such as a networked printer at home. If you are traveling or using wi-fi in an untrusted location like a coffee shop or hotel, you may wish to encrypt all of your internet traffic through the Full Traffic non-split-tunnel VPN to provide an additional layer of security.

You can select the type of VPN you want to use each time you connect.

Install the VPN client

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  1. Download the Cisco AnyConnect installer for Mac.
  2. Double-click the InstallAnyConnect.pkg file to start the Cisco AnyConnect Installer wizard.
  3. When the Welcome window displays, click Continue.
  4. Select your hard drive as the destination where you want to install Cisco AnyConnect and then click Continue.
  5. Click Install to perform a standard installation of the software.
  6. At the prompt, enter your administrator account password for the Mac and click Install Software.
  7. When the software has finished installing, click Close.

Connect to the Stanford VPN

  1. To launch the VPN client, open your Applications folder and navigate to Cisco > Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client.app.
  2. When prompted for a VPN, enter su-vpn.stanford.edu and then click Connect.
  3. Enter the following information and then click OK:
    • Group: select Default Stanford split- tunnel (non-Stanford traffic flows normally on an unencrypted internet connection) or Full Traffic non-split-tunnel (all internet traffic flows through the VPN connection)
    • Username: your SUNet ID
    • Password: your SUNet ID password

  4. Next, the prompt for two-step authentication displays.
    • Enter a passcode or enter the number that corresponds to another option(in this example, enter 1 to authenticate using Duo Push on an iPad). You may have to scroll down the list to see all of your options. Then click Continue.
    • If your only registered authentication method is printed list, hardware token, or Google Authenticator, the menu does not display. Enter a passcode in the Answer field and click Continue.
  5. Click Accept to connect to the Stanford Public VPN service.
  6. Once the VPN connection is established, the Cisco AnyConnect icon with a small lock appears in the dock.

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Disconnect from the Stanford VPN

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  1. Click the Cisco AnyConnect icon with a small lock.
  2. At the prompt, click Disconnect.