Installing Cisco Anywhere VPN Client on Mac OS

Are you looking for a secure way to connect to your organization's network while working remotely? Look no further than the Cisco Anywhere VPN Client, available for Mac OS. In this article, we will walk you through the step-by-step process of installing and setting up the Cisco Anywhere VPN Client on your Mac.

Before you begin, make sure you have downloaded the installation file from the Cisco website. Once you have the file saved to your computer, follow these steps:

1. Double-click on the installation file to start the installation process.

2. Click on 'Continue' in the pop-up window and then again on 'Continue' in the installation window.

3. The installation will now start, and you will be prompted to agree to the terms of service.

Once the installation is complete, you can launch the Cisco Anywhere VPN Client by searching for it using Spotlight or by opening the Applications folder and clicking on the Cisco icon.

To connect to your organization's network, simply click on the Cisco An圜onnect Client icon in the menu bar and select 'Connect.' You will then be prompted to enter your account name (for employees: p-number, students: s-matriculation number) and password. After successful login, your system will be analyzed and the client will try to install automatically.

Once you have connected to your organization's network, you can access all of the resources available to you as if you were physically in the office. You can also choose from several different configuration options depending on your needs.

For example, you can select the 'ZID_UNI-AK: VPN Access for ZID Employees' option to allow only data traffic to the applied person to be routed through the VPN tunnel. Alternatively, you can choose the 'UNI-AK (Split-Tunneling): Only the data traffic to the applied person is routed through the VPN tunnel' option to route all of your data traffic through the VPN tunnel.

In addition to these options, you can also select the desired behavior under 'Group' depending on your needs. For example, if you want to allow all users in a group to access certain resources, you can select that option under 'Group.'

In conclusion, the Cisco Anywhere VPN Client is a simple and secure way to connect to your organization's network while working remotely. By following these steps, you can easily install and set up the client on your Mac OS computer and start accessing all of the resources available to you.

It's worth noting that using Safari browser for an uncomplicated and successful installation is recommended.

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