University of Delaware students, faculty, and staff can download software licensed for their use from UDeploy.

AnyConnect VPN

Overview

  • The University of Delaware allows you to use Virtual Private Network (VPN) client software to log in from off campus to UD resources usually restricted to on-campus use. VPN access is also required for access to certain UD business systems from off-campus or an unsecured wireless network.
  • VPN software allows you to establish a secure, point-to-point connection over the Internet, in essence letting you connect to UDelNet as if you were on campus.
  • We recommend you use Cisco's AnyConnect VPN client to connect to UD, and have pre-configured versions of AnyConnect for Windows, Macintosh, and Linux systems. AnyConnect is also available for iOS, Android, and Kindle devices.
  • The current version of AnyConnect VPN is 4.10.07061

Installation

Windows - Requires administrative access.

  1. Right-Click on the downloaded file and select "Run as administrator" to run.
  2. Accept all defaults.

macOS

  1. DO NOT double-click the installer as it will not successfully run that way. Instead, right-click on the AnyConnect.pkg and choose "Open" from the pop-up menu to start the installer.
  2. On the ensuing dialog box that states, "macOS cannot identify the developer..." of the app and asks, "Are you sure you want to open the it?" choose "Open."
  3. Accept all defaults.

Linux

  1. Uncompress and unpack the tar file from the downloaded archive.
  2. The installer needs root privileges, so either log in as root or use the sudo command to run the shell script vpn_install.sh located in the VPN directory to install the AnyConnect VPN client.

iOS and Android Devices

Obtain the client software from Apple App Store or the Google Play Store and see configuration information link below.

Configuration

Directions for configuring the VPN software for all operating systems are located in the VPN Software help files.
If you require further assistance, contact your department's or college's IT staff or the IT Support Center.

Last Updated: Sept. 25, 2023