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4.3. How to use Cisco AnyConnect

This guide will show you how to access Evergreen's VPN service, Cisco AnyConnect. This software will create a secure connection to Evergreen's network, providing you access to company resources while working remotely. Only laptops provided by Evergreen can access this service and the use of this software on personal devices is prohibited. Additionally, this software cannot be used while connected to  Evergreen's network on-site. The steps below will walk you through how to connect: 

1. Click the arrow at the bottom right of your desktop and double click Cisco AnyConnect. Optionally, you can search for the program in the Windows search bar. Contact IT if you can't find the software.

2. Select the settings icon at the bottom of the window.

3. Go to preferences and uncheck "Block connections to untrusted servers" then close the window.

4. Select the address bar and enter "216.208.185.70" then click "Connect". 

5. You will now be prompted to enter your login info. The username will be the first letter of your first name followed by your last name.

Please contact IT if a VPN password has not been provided to you.

6. A window will appear notifying you that you are connecting to an untrusted server, select "Connect Anyway".

7. A dialog box will now appear at the bottom of the screen confirming your connection. If the dialog box does not appear you can confirm your connection by opening up Cisco AnyConnect and it should say "Connected".

8. To terminate the VPN connection, right click on the Cisco AnyConnect icon and select "Disconnect".

Please contact IT if you have any questions or experience any issues connecting to the VPN.