Cisco AnyConnect VPN in Linux (Ubuntu 19.10) Hojjat. The program openconnect connects to Cisco 'AnyConnect' VPN servers, which use standard TLS and DTLS protocols for data transport. The connection happens in two phases. First there is a simple HTTPS connection over which the user authenticates somehow - by using a certificate, or password or SecurID, etc. Anyconnet를 우분투에 설치하는 방법입니다.
Objective
Cisco-supported Versions Some versions of Red Hat Linux and Ubuntu are compatible with the Cisco AnyConnect VPN client. See the AnyConnect 4.8 Release Notes for a detailed listing of which versions and features are supported. Downloading the VPN software. Cisco AnyConnectは、Windows 7、8、8.1、および10、Mac OS X 10.8以降、およびLinux Intel(x64)と互換性があります。 この記事の手順に従って、Ubuntu DesktopにCisco AnyConnect VPN Mobility Clientをインストールします。この記事では、Ubuntuバージョン20.04が使用されています。.
The objective of this article is to guide you through installing, using, and the option of uninstalling AnyConnect VPN Client v4.9.x on Ubuntu Desktop.
Introduction
The Cisco AnyConnect Virtual Private Network (VPN) Mobility Client provides remote users with a secure VPN connection. It provides the benefits of a Cisco Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) VPN client and supports applications and functions unavailable to a browser-based SSL VPN connection. Commonly used by remote workers, AnyConnect VPN lets employees connect to the corporate network infrastructure as if they were physically at the office, even when they are not. This adds to the flexibility, mobility, and productivity of your workers. Cisco AnyConnect is compatible with Windows 7, 8, 8.1, and 10, Mac OS X 10.8 and later, and Linux Intel (x64).
Follow the steps in this article to install the Cisco AnyConnect VPN Mobility Client on a Ubuntu Desktop. In this article, Ubuntu version 20.04 is used.
If you are using a Windows computer, click here to view an article on how to install AnyConnect on Windows.
If you are using a Mac computer, click here to view an article on how to install AnyConnect on Mac.
AnyConnect Software Version
- AnyConnect - v4.9.x (Download latest)
Table of Contents
Installing AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client v4.9.x
Step 1
Download the AnyConnect Pre-Deployment Package for Linux from Cisco Software Downloads.
The latest release at the time of publication was 4.9.01095.
Step 2
Open the Terminal by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T on your keyboard. To navigate to the folder where you have downloaded the AnyConnect Client Package, use the command, ‘cddirectory name’. For more information on the ‘cd’ command, click here.
In this example, the file is placed on the Desktop.
The directory may be different based on the location of the AnyConnect file download. For long filenames or paths, start typing some characters and press the tab key on your keyboard. The filename will auto-populate. If it doesn't even after you press tab twice, it indicates that you need to type more number of unique characters. Alternately, you can use the 'ls' command to list the files in your current directory.
Step 3
The initial download is a tarball archive (several files packed into one), which must be extracted. The command ‘tar xvffilename’ will extract the contents to the same directory in which the initial file is located.
For more information on the ‘tar’ command, click here.
Step 4
Once the folder is extracted, use the ‘cddirectory name’ command again to navigate into the folder.
cd [Directory Name]
Step 5
After navigating into the main folder, ‘cd’ into the vpn sub-folder.
Step 6
To run the AnyConnect install script, type ‘sudo ./vpn_install.sh’. This will begin the installation process using superuser permissions.
sudo ./vpn_install.sh
For more details on the 'sudo' command, click here.
Step 7
Accept the terms in the license agreement to complete the installation by typing ‘y’.
The AnyConnect installation should complete, and the Terminal window can be closed.
Using AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client v4.9.x
Step 1
To access the Anyconnect app, open the Terminal by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T on your keyboard. Use the command, ‘/opt/cisco/anyconnect/bin/vpnui’.
/opt/cisco/anyconnect/bin/vpnui
If you encounter any errors through the Terminal, you can access the app from the applications menu as shown below.
To access the applications menu using the User Interface (UI), click on the start icon (appears as nine dots on the lower left corner). Choose the Anyconnect app.
Alternatively, press Super+A (Super key is the windows icon key) on your keyboard to bring up the search bar. Start typing 'Anyconnect' and the app will appear.
Step 2
Click on the Anyconnect app.
Step 3
Enter the IP Address or Hostname of your desired server followed by the port number.
For RV340 family, the default port number is 8443.
Step 4
Some connections may not be secure using a trusted SSL certificate. By default, AnyConnect Client will block connection attempts to these servers.
Uncheck Block connections to untrusted servers to connect to these servers.
Uninstalling AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client v4.9.x
Step 1
Using Terminal, navigate to the folder that contains the uninstall shell script using the ‘cd’ command.
In a default installation, these files will be located in /opt/cisco/anyconnect/bin/.
Step 2
Cisco Anyconnect Linux Command Line Install
To run the Anyconnect uninstall script, enter ‘sudo ./vpn_uninstall.sh’
This will begin the uninstall process using superuser permissions. For more information on the 'sudo' command, click here.
Step 3
At the prompt, enter the sudo password and the client software will complete uninstallation.
Conclusion
There you have it! You have now successfully learned the steps to install, use, and uninstall the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client v4.9.x on Ubuntu Desktop.
For community discussions on Site-to-Site VPN, go to the Cisco Small Business Support Community page and do a search for Site-to-Site VPN.
AnyConnect App
The Anyconnect App can be downloaded from the Google Play store or the Apple store.
Additional Resources
Package Details: cisco-anyconnect 4.9.05042-1
Package Actions
- View PKGBUILD / View Changes
| Git Clone URL: | https://aur.archlinux.org/cisco-anyconnect.git (read-only, click to copy) |
|---|---|
| Package Base: | cisco-anyconnect |
| Description: | Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client |
| Upstream URL: | https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/security/anyconnect-secure-mobility-client/index.html |
| Licenses: | custom |
| Submitter: | K900 |
| Maintainer: | K900 |
| Last Packager: | K900 |
| Votes: | 7 |
| Popularity: | 0.47 |
| First Submitted: | 2019-03-28 09:19 |
| Last Updated: | 2021-01-14 15:36 |
Dependencies (7)
- ca-certificates(ca-certificates-utils)
- libxml2(libxml2-linenum, libxml2-git)
- glib2(glib2-sched-policy, glib2-clear, glib2-quiet, glib2-selinux, glib2-nodocs-git, glib2-git, glib2-patched-thumbnailer)(optional) – required by vpnui
- gtk2(gtk2-patched-gdkwin-nullcheck, gtk2-ubuntu, gtk2-git, gtk2-minimal-git, gtk2-patched-filechooser-icon-view)(optional) – required by vpnui
- gtk3(gtk3-cosy, gtk3-adwaita-3-32-git, gtk3-git, gtk3-ubuntu, gtk3-no_deadkeys_underline, gtk3-classic, gtk3-patched-filechooser-icon-view, gtk3-typeahead)(optional) – required by acwebhelper
- hicolor-icon-theme(hicolor-icon-theme-git)(optional) – required by desktop shortcuts
- webkit2gtk(webkit2gtk-mse, webkit2gtk-unstable)(optional) – required by acwebhelper
Sources (4)
K900 commented on 2019-04-03 13:02
As the comment in the PKGBUILD says (you've read it, right? ;) ), Cisco does not provide public downloads for this, so you have to obtain the installer yourself either through your own Cisco account or through your company's.
WFCody commented on 2021-04-02 13:18
I have an issue where I just get a blank black screen from this program (window named Cisco Anyconnect secure mobility client). Starting vpnui from the terminal shows the following messages:
Gtk-Message: 15:08:22.556: Failed to load module 'colorreload-gtk-module'Gtk-Message: 15:08:22.556: Failed to load module 'window-decorations-gtk-module'
Anyone else having a similar issue? Any missing dependencies?
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K900 commented on 2021-03-31 15:34
Wow, this is pretty old. The initial commit for 4.7 might be a good starting point, then you'll just have to figure out if any of the files have changed...
flutes commented on 2021-03-31 15:31
Hi, I'm trying to run AnyConnect with a v4.6 installer provided by my employer. It doesn't seem that there are any old versions of this package compatible with this version of the installer, but thought I'd double-check anyway. Also wondering if there's any other way to get my installer working with this package or if it's a lost cause?
K900 commented on 2020-11-17 11:14
FYI, if you're getting segfaults in libcsd.so, this is probably because you're trying to connect to a gateway running 4.8 with a 4.9 client. Make sure your client version matches the gateway!
carsten87 commented on 2020-11-05 14:03
You were right! The command was 'sudo systemctl enable vpnagentd.service'.Thanks a lot!
chrisjbillington commented on 2020-11-05 13:55
I'm not at my computer so can't look up what the systemd service is called. But if you run pacman -Ql cisco-anyconnect you should see a .service file among the files installed.
Run
systemctl enable --now name-of-service-file.service
To enable and start the daemon
carsten87 commented on 2020-11-05 13:51
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@chrisjbillington: I don't think so... how should I do that? I downloaded and extracted the package, added the cisco installer file and ran makepkg -si from within the directory. Then tried to launch Cisco Anyconnect.
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chrisjbillington commented on 2020-11-05 13:43
@carsten87 I think that's what happens when you aren't running the daemon. Have you enabled the systemd service?
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carsten87 commented on 2020-11-05 13:40
Thanks for the instant response! Was able to install using your link. But the program will only show an empty window that disappears after about 20s without an error message. Any ideas?
K900 commented on 2020-11-05 13:07
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Also, I finally got my hands on a newer version, so here's 4.9.03047.