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After updating to Catalina I can't connect to the VPN with the message User authentication failed. I re-created both certificates for client & server with subject alternative names field (SAN) configured: Solution: create certificates with SAN fields configured Now it's working on iO13 and macOS catalina. Restart your Mac. Enter the Remote Host (VPN server name or IP address), Username, and Password.; Connect to the newly created account. Unfortunately, for macOS Catalina, Shimo is not able to create PPTP (or L2TP) connections. How to set up PPTP VPN on macOS 10.11 and below? For older OS X (macOS) versions, the setup of a PPTP VPN connection consists of the following steps.

This article is for students, faculty, and staff seeking information regarding installing the Pulse Secure VPN client on Mac OS X 10.13 and higher.

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Mac OS 10.15 - Catalina

Mac users who upgrade to Catalina (macOS 10.15) may need to uninstall the Pulse Secure client and reinstall it if they find the application no longer functions after the upgrade.

Installing Pulse Secure on Mac OS 10.13 or 10.14

  1. Download the Pulse Secure Desktop client for Mac OS X.
  2. Click on the file to extract the installer.
  3. Double click on the pkg file to initiate the install process.
  4. Once the installer begins, click Continue.
  5. Click Install to begin the installation.
  6. During the installation process you should expect to see several pop-up messages informing you of security steps that need to be taken to complete the install.
    1. Click OK on the first two messages.
    2. Click 'Open Security Preferences' in the third message to open up the 'Security & Privacy' settings window.
  7. Once the Security & Privacy window has opened, look for the following message: System software from developer 'Pulse Secure LLC' was blocked from loading.
  8. Next to the message, click Allow to enable the extension.

  9. If you do not receive the above mentioned pop-up messages, you will need to manually permit the Pulse Secure Client the required access.

    If you wait longer than 30 minutes to complete this process, you will need to uninstall and reinstall the client and then follow this process again.
    1. To manually permit access to the client,
      1. Click the Apple menu at the top left of your desktop.
      2. Click System Preferences.
      3. Click Security & Privacy.
      4. Click the lock to make changes.
      5. Click the General tab.
      6. Under Allow apps downloaded from, select App Store and identified developers
      7. Look for the following message: System software from developer 'Pulse Secure LLC' was blocked from loading.
      8. Next to the message, click Allow to enable the extension.
  10. Close the Security & Privacy window. The kernel extension will have been authorized and full functionality of the Pulse Desktop client should be available.

Installing Pulse Secure on Mac OS 10.15 or higher

  1. Download the Pulse Secure Desktop client for Mac OS X.
  2. Click on the file to extract the installer.
  3. Double click on the pkg file to initiate the install process.
  4. Once the installer begins, click Continue.
  5. Click Install to begin the installation.

Configuring the Pulse Secure VPN Client after installation is complete

  1. Open the Pulse Secure client, which should be shown at the top right corner of the screen.
  2. Create a new connection using the + in the bottom left corner.
  3. Enter the following info:
    • Connection name of your choosing
    • The server URL, vpn.uconn.edu
  4. Click Add.
  5. Close the client.
  6. To start the VPN session, go back to the Pulse Secure client in the top right corner of the screen.
    1. Select the connection you created.
    2. Select Connect.

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Objective

This article shows you how to download and install the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client version 4.3 on a Mac Computer. This article is applicable only to Cisco Business products that includes the RV34x series routers and not Enterprise products.

Introduction

AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client is a modular endpoint software product. It not only provides Virtual Private Network (VPN) access through Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and Internet Protocol Security (IPsec) Internet Key Exchange version2 (IKEv2) but also offers enhanced security through various built-in modules. Why use a VPN? A VPN connection allows users to access, send, and receive data to and from a private network by means of going through a public or shared network such as the Internet but still ensuring a secure connection to an underlying network infrastructure to protect the private network and its resources.

If you are using a Windows computer, click here to view an article on how to install AnyConnect on Windows.

Applicable Devices | Software Version

  • RV340 - 1.0.03.17 (Download latest)
  • RV340W - 1.0.03.17 (Download latest)
  • RV345 - 1.0.03.17 (Download latest)
  • RV345P - 1.0.03.17 (Download latest)

AnyConnect and Mac Software Version

  • AnyConnect (This document uses AnyConnect version 4.3 | Link to download)

  • Mac OS Catalina (10.15) is compatible with AnyConnect 4.8 and later

    • Note: You will encounter issues if you attempt to use Mac OS Catalina with earlier versions of AnyConnect (AnyConnect 4.8 Release Notes | Details from Apple )

  • Mac OS Mojave (10.14) is compatible with AnyConnect 4.7.04056 and below (Link to download)

AnyConnect App

To try out AnyConnect on mobile devices, the App can be downloaded from Google Play store or Apple store.

Install AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client

Licensing Information

AnyConnect client licenses allow the use of the AnyConnect desktop clients as well as any of the AnyConnect mobile clients that are available.

Licensing Structure - Firmware versions 1.0.3.15 and later

As of March 2019, using RV340 series routers version 1.0.3.15 and later no longer require server licenses. Now you will need only a client license to download and use the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client. A client license enables the VPN functionality and are sold in packs of 25 from partners like CDW or through your company's device procurement.

We recommend the following user license for use with the RV340 Series:

  • L-AC-PLS-LIC= Qty=25 Duration=12

Licensing Structure - Firmware versions 1.0.2.16 or lower

If you have not yet updated your firmware, please do so now. Do not delay. Click here to visit the downloads page for the RV34X series.

For further information and community discussion on AnyConnect licensing updates, click here.

For AnyConnect Licensing FAQs, click here.

Step 1

Download AnyConnect here.

Install the AnyConnect Pre-deployment Package for the MAC operating systems.

Step 2

Double-click the installer.

Step 3

Click Continue.

Step 4

Go over the Supplemental End User License Agreement and then click Continue.

Step 5

Click Agree.

Step 6

Choose the components to be installed by checking or unchecking the corresponding check boxes. All components are installed by default.

The items you select in this screen will appear as options in AnyConnect. If deploying AnyConnect for end-users, you may want to consider deselecting options.

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Step 7

Click Continue.

Step 8

(Optional) Click Change Install Location to manually specify the path to install AnyConnect.

Step 9

Click Install.

Step 10

(Optional) Enter your password in the Password field.

Step 11

Click Install Software.

Step 12

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Click Close.

You should now have successfully installed the AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client Software on your Mac computer.

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