Cisco Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client v3.x User Guide
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iPad User Guide for Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client, Release 3.0.x
Connecting to a VPN
Connecting to a VPN
Adding a VPN Connection Entry
These instructions may be unnecessary if your system administrator supplied you with a webpage link
to tap to add connection entries to the AnyConnect configuration.
to tap to add connection entries to the AnyConnect configuration.
Before attempting to establish a VPN connection, add a VPN connection entry to identify the Cisco
secure gateway, as follows:
secure gateway, as follows:
Step 1
Tap Add VPN Connection in the AnyConnect home screen. The Add VPN Connection screen shows
the initial VPN connection parameters. Tap Cancel to cancel the configuration process at any time or tap
Save to save the connection entry.
the initial VPN connection parameters. Tap Cancel to cancel the configuration process at any time or tap
Save to save the connection entry.
Step 2
(Optional) Tap Description to enter a unique name for the connection entry.
This name appears in the connection list of the AnyConnect home screen. We recommend using a
maximum of 24 characters to ensure they fit in the connection list. Use letters, spaces, numbers, or
symbols on the keyboard. AnyConnect retains the letters in the upper- or lower-case letters you specify.
For example,
maximum of 24 characters to ensure they fit in the connection list. Use letters, spaces, numbers, or
symbols on the keyboard. AnyConnect retains the letters in the upper- or lower-case letters you specify.
For example,
Example 1
Step 3
Tap Server Address to enter the domain name, IP address, or Group URL of the Cisco Adaptive Security
Appliance with which to connect. For example,
Appliance with which to connect. For example,
vpn.example.com
Step 4
Tap Advanced to open the advanced VPN connection parameters.
Tap Add VPN Connection at any time in this window to return to the initial configuration window to
cancel or save the connection entry.
cancel or save the connection entry.
Step 5
(Optional) Configure Network Roaming for this connection.
Network Roaming determines whether to limit the time it takes to reconnect after the device wakes up
or after a change to the connection type (such as EDGE(2G), 1xRTT(2G), 3G, or Wi-Fi).
or after a change to the connection type (such as EDGE(2G), 1xRTT(2G), 3G, or Wi-Fi).
Note
This parameter does not affect data roaming or the use of multiple mobile service providers.
Tap this switch, as follows:
•
ON—(Default) This option optimizes VPN access. If AnyConnect loses a connection, it tries to
establish a new one until it succeeds. This setting lets applications rely on a sustained connection to
the VPN. AnyConnect does not impose a limit on the time it takes to reconnect.
establish a new one until it succeeds. This setting lets applications rely on a sustained connection to
the VPN. AnyConnect does not impose a limit on the time it takes to reconnect.
•
OFF—This option optimizes battery life. If AnyConnect loses a connection, it tries to establish a
new one for 20 seconds and then stops trying. You must then start a new VPN connection if one is
necessary.
new one for 20 seconds and then stops trying. You must then start a new VPN connection if one is
necessary.
Step 6
(Optional) Configure certificate use for this connection.
a.
Tap Certificate to show the Select Certificate screen.
b.
Tap one of the following choices:
–
Disabled–(Default) A client certificate is never used for authentication.