VPN, CISCO AnyConnect, VPN Clients for Other Systems
Technology Services supports the Cisco AnyConnect VPN client on operating systems that are supported by Cisco. Support is provided for Windows 7, and 8 for x86 processors only, and Windows 10 for both x86 and ARM processors; Mac OS X 10.14, 10.15, 11; Some versions of linux; iOS (iPhone and iPad); Android; Kindle; For other mobile devices - check the App store.
However, you may be able to configure your system to connect to the Virtual Private Network (VPN) server if your system offers a compatible VPN client.
To construct your own VPN connection method, you should configure your VPN client as follows:
- VPN server: vpn.illinois.edu
- Username: Your NetID
(or, if you're a guest, your guest ID) - Password: Your Active Directory password
(or, if you're a guest, your guest password) - Group: 1_SplitTunnel_Default
(Note: This is the most common choice, but you may want the Tunnel All profile for Library access. See About VPN Profiles for information about the alternatives.) - Authentication Domain Name: none
- On some Linux variants, you may need to add additional configuration information:
Refuse 40-bit encryption
Require Microsoft Point to Point Encryption [MPPE]
These guidelines are available for reference, but you will need to work out the configuration of your own system and its VPN client.
Travelers: If you have another Cisco VPN software client installed on your computer already, you may be able to connect to the University VPN server using a guest account and that software.
Campus community members can share their knowledge about their devices at Community-developed VPN configurations. (external link) (Log in with your NetID and AD password to read and contribute.)