Be aware

You need to have set a password for your VPN account in the Selfservice in order to be able to use the VPN service.

 

The arm64 version of the Linux operating system is not supported.

Supported operating systems

Ubuntu 22.04 and 20.04

Downloading the client

Visit the following website and download the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility client (MAC-users use the ".sh" file)

Use your RWTH Single Sign On (SSO) Login for entry.

Installing the client

Start the terminal and execute the sudo -s command at first. Enter the password.

Then, execute the sh command under specifying the path to the downloaded script. The client will be installed.

Starting the client

You can find and start the client via search (vpnui) after the installation.

At first, enter the name of the server.

Then, enter your username and the password for the WLAN/VPN account. Click on Connect.

Please enter a one time password. If you have not set a token yet, you can do so using the "Token Manager" in the IdM Selfservice.

You are now connected to VPN.