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.

This guide was created using a Galaxy S20 FE running Android version 13.

In order to establish a VPN connection to an RWTH VPN via the Cisco Secure Client on an Android system, the following conditions must be met:

• Fully configured VPN account in SelfService
• Connection data for central RWTH VPN:
  • Server: vpn.rwth-aachen.de
  • Tunnel: Full tunnel (all data traffic via the RWTH network) or split tunnel (only RWTH internal addresses are accessed via VPN)
  • VPN username: Format ab123456
  • VPN password

To establish a connection to the RWTH VPN, the following steps are necessary:

• Install Cisco Secure Client
• Create a new VPN connection
• Configure VPN
• Establish or disconnect connection to RWTH VPN

Install Cisco Secure Client

To install Cisco Secure Client, proceed as follows:

Step 1

Search for "anyconnect" in your device's app store and install the "Cisco Secure Client" app.

Step 2

Start the "Cisco Secure Client" app.

Step 3

Accept the EULA with OK.

Step 4

To enable notifications, select Allow.

Create a new VPN connection

VPN connections must be preconfigured in the Cisco Secure Client app before a connection can be established.

To configure a connection to the RWTH VPN, proceed as follows:

Step 1

Select Connections.

Step 2

Select the plus button at the bottom right.

Step 3

Enter the connection information in the Connection Editor:

• Description: Can be chosen freely, e.g. RWTH VPN
• Server Address: vpn.rwth-aachen.de
• If asked for "Certificate": automatic

Once you have entered all information, you can proceed with done.

Step 4

Choose the back arrow to return to the main menu.

Configure VPN

Once the VPN has been created, it must be configured so that a connection to the RWTH VPN can be established.

To configure the connection you have created, proceed as follows:

Step 1

Choose the slider next to "AnyConnect VPN" to activate the VPN connection

Step 2

The first time that you activate the connection, you will be asked for the login details of your VPN account:

• Group: RWTH-VPN (Full Tunnel) is set by default in the app
• Username in the Format "ab123456"
• Password for your "VPN" Account. This can be changed in the IdM Selfservice if required

Once all information has been entered, select Connect.

Step 3

You will now be asked for a one-time password for multi-factor authentication.

You can generate the one-time password with a token, e.g., an authenticator app.

Enter the one-time password in the input field and select Continue.

Step 4

Authorize the connection request with OK.

Establish or disconnect a connection to RWTH VPN

Select the slider to establish or disconnect the VPN connection.

The last connection used will be used automatically.

If the VPN connection was successful, a key icon will appear at the top of the display and the status “Connected” will be shown.