RV34x: Install Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client on a Windows Computer

Objective

This article shows you how to download
and install the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client on a
Windows Computer.

This article is ONLY applicable to the Cisco Small Business RV34x series routers, 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.

AnyConnect Software Version

Install AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client

Step 1

Open a web browser and navigate to the Cisco Software
Downloads webpage.

Step 2

In the search bar, start typing ‘Anyconnect’ and the options will appear. Select AnyConnect Secure
Mobility Client v4.x.

Step 3

Download the Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client. Most users will select the AnyConnect Pre-Deployment Package
(Windows) option.

images is are article AnyConnect v4.10.x , latest version time writing
document .

If you purchased a license and you are unable to download AnyConnect, call Cisco Global Service Relations at +1 919-993-2724. Select option
2. You will need to know your Cisco ID (the one you use to log into Cisco.com) and the sales order
number when you call. They will get that situation all straightened out.

Step 4

Navigate Windows File Explorer installer file . Double – clickSetup.exe to initiate the
installation process.

Check your Downloads folder to locate the AnyConnect files. Browser based downloads are often deposited
into the downloads folder on your device on windows. The path to the file often resembles
C:\Users\[Your User ID]\Downloads with the C:/ referring to your devices storage drive.

Step 5

A pop-up window may ask for permissions, in this case, select Yes. pop is asks – asks
sure want run software , selectRun.

Step 6

Check the check boxes for the modules that you need to install.

• Core & VPN – Includes AnyConnect core client VPN capability .
• Start Before Login – User sees the AnyConnect GUI logon dialog before the Windows logon dialog
  box appears.
• Network Access Manager – It is a client software that provides a secure Layer 2 network.
• VPN Posture (Hostscan) – Provides the client the ability to identify the operating system,
  anti-virus, anti-spyware, and firewall software installed on the host.
• AMP Enabler – It is used as a medium for deploying Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) for
  endpoints.
• Network Visibility Module – Collects rich flow context from an endpoint on or off premise and
  provides visibility into network connected devices.
• Cloud Web Security – It is an endpoint component that routes HTTP traffic to a Cisco Cloud Web
  Security scanning proxy.
• Umbrella Roaming Security – Provides DNS-layer security when no VPN is active.
• ISE Posture – It is is similar VPN Posture ; performs client – evaluation .
• Select All – Selects all modules.
• Diagnostic Reporting Tool – collect data troubleshooting AnyConnect
  installation connection problems .

All modules will be installed by default unless you manually uncheck the boxes.

Step 7

( Optional is Check ) CheckLock Component Services check box if
the feature needs to be enabled. Enabling this feature will prevent users from disabling the Windows Web
Security
service.

In this example, Lock Component Services is not enabled.

Step 8

ClickInstall Selected.

Step 9

ClickOK.

Step 10

Carefully review the Supplemental End User License Agreement and then click
Accept.

Conclusion and Next Steps after Installation

There you have it! You have now successfully installed the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client
on your computer.

Wondering what the next steps are? Don’t worry. If you need help configuring AnyConnect on your router, check
out Configure
AnyConnect VPN Connectivity on the RV34x Series Router.

We want the best for our customers, so you have any comments or suggestions regarding this topic, please send
us an email to the Cisco Content Team.

By the way, once the configurations are complete on the router, you can view your connection on the lower
right-hand of your screen. Clickthe up arrow and hover over the AnyConnect icon to see the
details.

AnyConnect App

The Anyconnect App can be downloaded from the Google Play store or the Apple store.

Additional Resources