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Starting the VPN Client. NOTE: The VPN will not connect if you are connected to the FBRI wired or wireless network. In your Applications folder, go to the Cisco folder and double-click the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client. Enter vpn.vtc.vt.edu in the Ready to Connect to field, then press the Connect button. The NMSU Cisco VPN (Virtual Private Network) application establishes a secure connection to our network off-campus. It allows Mac users to perform functions that normally would only be possible while on our network such as file transfer to our web servers (FTP), as well as sending mail without authenticating on our outgoing (SMTP) mail server.

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NOTE: If you have an FBRI-provided Mac, the Cisco Anyconnect Client is already installed. Please skip to Starting the VPN Client below.

Installing the VPN Client

  1. Download the AnyConnect VPN client for Mac OS X:
  2. In your Downloads folder, double-click the file you just downloaded to open it. An icon will appear on the desktop called AnyConnect, and a separate window will open.
  3. Double-click on AnyConnect.mpkg to run the installer, then follow the steps to complete the installation.
  4. When you see this screen, UN-check everything with the exception of VPN: (VPN option grayed out? Go here.)
    • Starting with macOS 10.13 High Sierra: During the installation, you will be prompted to enable the AnyConnect software extension in the System Preferences -> Security & Privacy pane. The requirement to manually enable the software extension is an operating system requirement.

Starting the VPN Client

NOTE:The VPN will not connect if you are connected to the FBRI wired or wireless network.

  1. In your Applications folder, go to the Cisco folder and double-click the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client.
  2. Enter vpn.vtc.vt.edu in the Ready toConnect to field, then press the Connect button.
  3. Enter your FBRI username and password, then click OK.
  4. A banner window will appear. Click Accept to close that window. You are now connected!

Disconnecting the VPN Client

When you are finished using the VPN, remember to disconnect (failing to disconnect can result in being unable to access resources if you are on-site at the Research Institute).

  1. Click the AnyConnect client icon located in the menu bar near the top right corner of your screen.
  2. Select Quit.

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The NMSU Cisco VPN (Virtual Private Network) application establishes a secure connection to our network off-campus. It allows Mac users to perform functions that normally would only be possible while on our network such as file transfer to our web servers (FTP), as well as sending mail without authenticating on our outgoing (SMTP) mail server.

For an encrypted Internet connection or to access the NMSU local area network off-campus, NMSU offers a Virtual Private Network Client for students, staff, and faculty to download. The VPN allows users to perform network activities such as mapping a network drive, using FT for web publishing and sending email(s) without turning on authentication in email programs such as Outlook, Thunderbird, or Apple Mail.

Mac users can download and Install VPN Client by following the steps below:

Click on the link http://vpn.nmsu.edu/to direct you to the NMSU VPN Client Installer page.
Step 2:
On the Client Installer page, you will be required to provide your NMSU credentials. After providing your NMSU username (i.e. ahmed13) and password, click on login.
Step 3:
You will then be redirected to the AnyConnect Secure Mobile Client page. On the Secure Mobile Client page click on Download for macOS (for mac users).
Step 4:
After downloading is complete, navigate to your Downloads folder to locate the VPN installation tool. Double click on file (installer) to complete installation prompts.
Note: (Mac users) you may have to double click on the download file the open folder. After opening folder, double click on the installer icon within that folder to start installation prompt.


In the dialogue display box, click Continue to complete prompts on:
  • License
Read 'License Agreement' for AnyConnect and click Continue. After clicking continue, select Agree to proceed to the next field.

  • Destination Select
Under 'Destination Select' you will be presented with options to choose from, thus, a specific location to complete your installation.
I.e. for this document 'Mac HD' was selected as destination for installation.
After selecting Destination, click on Continue to proceed to the next field.

  • Installation Type
Under this section, you will be provided with information on the size of the file you plan to install.
Click on Install to complete standard installation of software.
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  • Installation
Provide your password information and proceed by clicking on Install Software.
Note: The password and username should be consistent with your computer login credentials (please don't provide your NMSU password and login here).
Note: Also in some cases the extension may be blocked after clicking on install, if this occur, a dialogue box will be displayed with the notice 'Attention Required'.
Navigate to the bottom right corner of the dialogue box and click on Open Preferences to update Security and Privacy Settings, then click on Allow.

  • Summary
If your Installation is complete, you will be informed with the notice 'The installation was successful'.

Step 5:
Navigate to the Search tool on your computer home-screen and type 'Cisco'. After search is complete, select Cisco from the options provided. In the Cisco folder, double click 'Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client'.

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Step 6:
A dialogue box will be displayed, type 'vpn.nmsu.edu' in the field provided and click Connect.
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After, you will be required to provide your NMSU credentials. Complete this field by providing your NMSU login ID and Passphrase, then click on OK.
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If connected, you will be notified with the display image below.

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Owner:Ahmed D.Group:New Mexico State University
Created:2020-03-16 15:03 MSTUpdated:2020-03-17 13:53 MST
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