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.

Step 1: Install the ”Cisco Secure Client“ app

• Search for "anyconnect" in your device's app store. Select "Install" next to the "Cisco Secure Client" app

• Open the app

• Accept the EULA with "OK"

• Allow notifications with "Allow"

Step 2: Neue Verbindung erstellen

• Initially, no connections have been set up. Select "Connections"

• Select the plus button "+" to set up a new connection

• 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"

• Choose the back arrow to return to the main menu

Step 3: Configure the VPN

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

• 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"

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• Please enter a one time password. You can generate a one time password using a token such as an authenticator app.

• Authorize the connection request with "OK"

Step 4: The VPN Connection has been established

• If the VPN connection was successful, a key will be shown at the top of your display and the connection will have the status "connected".
• For future connections, you can simply use the slider in the top field to activate or terminate the connection. It automatically activates the last connection that was used.