VPN Client on Microsoft Windows 10 / 11
1. Installation of the Cisco Anyconnect VPN Client
Please follow the instructions for the installation (to enlarge, click on the screenshots):
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Download the latest Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client from our
download page for Windows.
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Start the installation with administrative rights.
If the Benutzerkontensteuerung a.k.a. User Account Control interferes, please allow the execution with administrative rights.
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After extraction the installation starts automatically and the software is installed without any further questions.
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The Cisco Anyconnect VPN Client is accessible through the start menu;
or over the tile UI under the name Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client.
To start up the VPN quicker, you can create a shortcut on the desktop.
2. Establish a VPN Connection
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Start the VPN Client.
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Enter the servername any.rz.tuhh.de and click on conect.
After a successfull connect a window will appear in which you have to enter your username and Kerberos-password.
Please ask questions regarding your account (username, password) at the User Service Center (Helpdesk).
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If you have successfully been authenticated as a TUHH user, you will receive a welcome message.
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A lock in the system tray (left to the clock) shows the state of the encrypted connection to the TUHH:
If the lock is closed, you are securely connected to the TUHH.
If the lock is open, there is no VPN tunnel!
3. Disconnect from VPN
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To disconnect from the VPN please click on Disconnect in the window of the VPN Client or
right click on the symbol in the taskbar and left click on VPN Disconnect.
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The connection will be disengaged and the symbol in the taskbar will change accordingly.
The locked lock will open now.
4. Uninstallation of the Cisco AnyConnect VPN Clients
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Press the Windows-Key and open the settings via the gear. Alternatively, you can search for settings.
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Click Apps.
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Under the Apps and Features tab, search for the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client and then
click Uninstall. Now click again on the newly displayed Uninstall.
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Allow the systemchange and run the uninstall program.
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Confirm the question of the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client and the program will be uninstalled.
- Start the VPN Client.
- Enter the servername any.rz.tuhh.de and click on conect. After a successfull connect a window will appear in which you have to enter your username and Kerberos-password. Please ask questions regarding your account (username, password) at the User Service Center (Helpdesk).
- If you have successfully been authenticated as a TUHH user, you will receive a welcome message.
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A lock in the system tray (left to the clock) shows the state of the encrypted connection to the TUHH:
If the lock is closed, you are securely connected to the TUHH. If the lock is open, there is no VPN tunnel!
3. Disconnect from VPN
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To disconnect from the VPN please click on Disconnect in the window of the VPN Client or
right click on the symbol in the taskbar and left click on VPN Disconnect.
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The connection will be disengaged and the symbol in the taskbar will change accordingly.
The locked lock will open now.
4. Uninstallation of the Cisco AnyConnect VPN Clients
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Press the Windows-Key and open the settings via the gear. Alternatively, you can search for settings.
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Click Apps.
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Under the Apps and Features tab, search for the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client and then
click Uninstall. Now click again on the newly displayed Uninstall.
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Allow the systemchange and run the uninstall program.
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Confirm the question of the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client and the program will be uninstalled.
- Press the Windows-Key and open the settings via the gear. Alternatively, you can search for settings.
- Click Apps.
- Under the Apps and Features tab, search for the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client and then click Uninstall. Now click again on the newly displayed Uninstall.
- Allow the systemchange and run the uninstall program.
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Confirm the question of the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client and the program will be uninstalled.