VPN under Windows

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Installing the Cisco Secure Client

To set up the VPN client for Windows, you need the Cisco Secure Client.

Please log in first with your UniAccount and the corresponding password to download the file.

User login

Enter your username and password here in order to log in on the website

Then execute the downloaded file and click on "Next":

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To be able to use the app, it is necessary to agree to the Cisco end user license terms. Then click on "Next":

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Click on "Install" to start the installation:

The process takes a few minutes.

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Then click on "Finish" to complete the installation:

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Setting up the VPN connection

A new entry "Cisco Secure Client" has been added to the Windows Start menu. Select this and start the app:

If the app has already been started, you can call it up by clicking on the icon in the taskbar:

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After installation, there may be problems with the Internet protocol (the VPN connection will not be established and an error message will appear). You can find instructions on how to solve this problem here: Deactivate Internet Protocol IPv6.

The Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client opens in the small window at the bottom right of your screen. Please enter the following address in the empty field:

vpn.uni-kassel.de

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Connecting to the VPN

Call up the Cisco Secure Client and click on "Connect".

Enter your UniAccount and your password in the following window and then click on "OK":

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You have successfully dialed into the UniKassel network via the VPN client if you see a green tick above the lock .

To disconnect, please click on "Disconnect".

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