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Cisco Secure (previously AnyConnect) VPN on Windows Devices

Please note that your device must first be registered before you can use AnyConnect VPN.

VPN cannot be used on campus.

Setting Up Cisco Secure (previously AnyConnect) VPN on Windows

Download the AnyConnect VPN Client software by clicking the link under these instructions.
Run the setup program. Click Next.
To continue you need to accept the licence agreement, then you can click Next. Click Install. You might be asked for permission, so make sure that you allow it.
When setup completes, click Finish.

Connecting to Cisco Secure (previously AnyConnect) VPN on Windows

Click your Start Menu , then click on Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client. (You may need to look under All Programs or Programs.)
After selecting the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client , the box below shoule appear. This will normally be blank the first time you run the program. Type in anyconnect.brunel.ac.uk into it and click Connect . (If it already says Staff or Student then leave it as it is.)
Type in your Brunel network username and password, then click OK
Click Accept . You should then see a welcome message confirming you have connected to Cisco AnyConnect VPN

Disconnecting from Cisco Secure (previously AnyConnect) VPN on Windows

Double-click on the little icon with the padlock and this will bring up the AnyConnect window. Click Disconnect.

Updated: 17/10/23

Reviewed: 07/07/20

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