Cisco Secure Client (AnyConnect) for Linux (Ubuntu)
Important
On this page you can find out how to connect to the RWTH-VPN using the Cisco Secure Client on an Ubuntu device. Ubuntu 24.04, 22.04, and 20.04 are supported operating systems. The Cisco Secure Client is also compatible with some other Linux based operating systems.
To connect to the RWTH VPN, the following steps are necessary:
Install Cisco Secure Client
To install Cisco Secure Client, proceed as follows:
Step 1
Download the Linux installation file for the Cisco Secure Client (cisco-secure-client-linux64-5.1.8.122-core-vpn-webdeploy-k9.sh).
Step 2
Start the terminal and execute the sudo -s command at first. Enter the password.
Step 3
Execute the sh command under specifying the path to the downloaded script.
The client will be installed.
Connect to the RWTH VPN
Connection data for central RWTH VPN:
- Server: vpn.rwth-aachen.de
- Tunnel: Full tunnel (all traffic via RWTH network) or split tunnel (only RWTH internal addresses are accessed via VPN)
- VPN Username: Form ab123456
- VPN Password (set in the IdM Selfservice if required)
To connect to the RWTH VPN, proceed as follows:
Step 1
Start the client via search under "vpnui".
Step 2
tart Cisco Secure Client and enter the address “vpn.rwth-aachen.de” or a valid address for an organizational VPN, then click Connect.
Step 3
Select a connection type, RWTH VPN (full tunnel*) or RWTH VPN (split tunnel*), and then enter your username (format: ab123456) and your VPN password.
- *Full tunnel: All data traffic runs via the RWTH network.
- *Split Tunnel: Only data traffic directed to RWTH systems runs via the RWTH network. Local home network devices remain accessible.
Click on Connect to proceed.
Step 4
Enter the code for multi-factor authentication.
You can generate a code using a token, such as an authenticator app.
Then select Continue.
You are now connected to VPN.
