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Configuring the UCSD VPN Client for Windows XP/ Vista via Conventional Installation  
 
Summary: Download and configure the new UCSD Virtual Private Network (VPN) AnyConnect client on your Windows XP or Vista machine for a conventional installation.

In the right place? If you only need to access common campus Web sites or remote desktop computing, use the VPN EasyConnect option. See instructions in Virtual Private Networks at UCSD.

Notes:

  • You must log into your computer with administrator rights.
  • You need your Active Directory (AD) username and password. If you don't remember your AD username or password, you can either reset it at https://adweb.ucsd.edu/adpass/ or contact your department's systems administrator.
What to do How to do it
1 Download the UCSD VPN AnyConnect client.
  1. Download the VPN AnyConnect client.
  2. Save the client to your desktop.
  3. After the download completes, double-click the ucsdvpn.exe installation file located on your desktop.

    Task screenshot
2 Begin the installation.
  1. Click Next to begin the installation.

    Task screenshot
3 Accept the license agreement.
  1. Accept the terms, and click Next.

    Task screenshot
4 Continue the installation.
  1. Click Install.

    Task screenshot
5 Finish the installation.
  1. Click Finish.

    Task screenshot
6 Run the AnyConnect client.
  1. Click Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client in your Start Menu under All Programs.

    Task screenshot
7 Authenticate with the UCSD VPN.
  1. Select your desired connection profile from the Group drop-down menu:
    • split – Route only campus traffic through the UCSD VPN. All other traffic goes through your normal Internet provider.
    • allthruucsd – Route all traffic through the UCSD VPN.
  2. Enter your Active Directory username and password.
  3. Click Connect.

    Task screenshot
8 Disconnect.
  1. Right-click the AnyConnect client icon in the System Tray, located in the lower right corner of your screen.
  2. Select Quit.

    Task screenshot


Questions? Contact the ACT Help Desk, (858) 534-1853.


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