Old Cisco VPN

Please be aware, if you're using Windows 8.1 as of the February 2015 security update, there is a software bug that will create an error with the Cisco AnyConnect Client. This can be resolved by visiting the Microsoft support website and following the steps listed under the Fix it for me section. - https://support.microsoft.com/kb/3023607

Download and install Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client as per screenshots below:

• Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client - download link

Launch the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client for the first time

Enter the vpn.griffith.edu.au server address in the drop-down field and click Connect

Once you are prompted please select the griffith-default as your group and enter your Griffith Portal username and password then click OK

You should now see the following message advising you that you have successfully connected to the Griffith University’s VPN service

To disconnect from the Griffith University’s VPN service, click on the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client icon in the system tray, then click Disconnect

Download and install Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client as per screenshots below:

• Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client - download link

Double click "AnyConnectVPN.pkg"

Select "Continue" and choose the destination you wish to install the client.

Once you have chosen the install location, select "Install"

After the installation has finished, launch the client.

Enter the vpn.griffith.edu.au server address in the drop-down field and click Connect

Once you are prompted please select the griffith-default as your group and enter your Griffith Portal username and password then click OK

To check the status of the connection or disconnect from the Griffith University?s VPN service, click on the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client icon, then click Show AnyConnect Window

1. Open System Preferences then select Network
2. Click on the plus [+] symbol to add a new configuration then select or enter the details as per screenshot below:
   - Interface: VPN
   - VPN Type: Cisco IPSec
   - Service Name: Griffith VPN
   Click Create
   
   
3. Enter details as per screenshot below:
   - Server address: vlink01.griffith.edu.au
   - Account Name: your Griffith Portal username (ie. s1234567)
   - Password: your Griffith Portal password
   Click Authentication Settings...
   
   
4. Enter the details as per screenshot below:
   - Shared Secret: planetgu
   - Group Name: griffith
   
   

5. Click the Apply button.
This completes the process of setting up your computer to access the Griffith VPN service. To connect to the VPN service, click the Connect button.

Hint - If you don't want to be prompted to enter your Griffith Portal password each time you connect to the Griffith VPN the following steps are needed:

1. Open Keychain Access application (under Applications / Utilities)
2. Select System from the list of Keychains
3. Find and open the entry for Griffith VPN kind of IPSec XAuth Password
4. Select Access Control tab
5. Click [+] to allow access to /usr/libexec/configd application
6. Since it's a hidden system file, press Command-Shift-G and enter the folder where it resides /usr/libexec and press Go
7. Select configd and press Add
8. Quit the Keychain Access application

The new FortiClient VPN solution is currently not compatible with Linux.  The project team is currently working on a solution with the vendor. 

Please connect via Cisco VPN as follows:

Download and install Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client:

• Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client - download link
• Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client [64 bit only] - download link

Open Terminal application and change the directory to the location where you have downloaded the AnyConnect client package; unpack the package and run the installation process:

• cd ~/Downloads/
• tar zxvf anyconnect-predeploy-linux-{...}.tar.gz
• cd anyconnect-{....}/vpn/
• sudo ./vpn_install.sh

Close Terminal application

Start the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client from Applications

Enter the vpn.griffith.edu.au server address in the drop-down field and click Connect

Once you are prompted please select the griffith-default as your group and enter your Griffith Portal username and password then click OK

You should now be successfully connected to the Griffith University’s VPN service

You can access Griffith VPN on your iOS device.  To access, you will need to download the App from the Apple App Store and connect when you want to use.

How to set up VPN

1. Open App Store and search for Cisco AnyConnect.  Install this App.

Note: The Cisco AnyConnect client on iOS has become "legacy" and a new version is available.The new version looks and functions the same as the old, but it needs to be downloaded and installed as a new App

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2. When the App has finished installing, click to open,

3. Once open, you will be prompted  "Any Connect" would like to send you notifications.
Click Allow.

4. Under AnyConnect, swipe AnyConnect VPN to turn on

5.  Under Add VPN Connection

Description: This is optional.

Server Address: vpn.griffith.edu.au

Advanced: Leave as is

Click Save

6.  You will then receive a prompt: "AnyConnect" would like to Add VPN Configurations. Click ALLOW

7. You may be prompted for Touch ID or PIN Code for security purposes.  The Griffith AnyConnect VPN is now set up.

Turn on VPN

1. To turn on / connect to Griffith VPN, open the app.  You will see the Connection option is set to vpn.griffith.edu.au and the current status under details is Disconnected.  To turn on, touch on the AnyConnect VPN.

2. You will be prompted to log into the griffith-default group using your Griffith credentials. Enter following details:

Group:  This will default to griffith-default

Username: Enter your Griffith ID (sNumber)

Password: Enter your Portal password

Touch Done.

You are now Connected to Griffith VPN

Turn off VPN

1. Open the App, under AnyConnect VPN, touch to turn off VPN.

1. On your iPhone / iPad / iPod Touch navigate to Settings - General - VPN
2. Touch Add VPN Configuration...
3. Select IPSec at the top of the screen and enter the connection details as per information below:
   - Description: Griffith VPN
   - Server: vlink01.griffith.edu.au
   - Account: your Griffith Portal username (ie. s1234567)
   - Password: your Griffith Portal password
   - Group Name: griffith (*see note below)
   - Secret: planetgu
4. Once complete, touch Save
   
   
5. To enable the connection, touch the VPN switch as per screenshot below
   
   

*NOTE: There are two options for the Group Name:
Group griffith is the default option.
Group griffith intranet will enable split-tunnelling behaviour where only traffic which is destined to the Griffith's network will be sent via the VPN tunnel and the rest via your network connection 3G or Wi-Fi.

This completes the process of setting up your device to access the Griffith VPN service.

Open Google Play and search for cisco anyconnect. From the list choose either Samsung AnyConnect or AnyConnect ICS+ depending on your device and software version and install the application

Once installed, open the application and touch Accept to continue

Touch Add New VPN Connection...

In the Server Address field enter vpn.griffith.edu.au and touch Done

Touch to select the newly created connection profile and slide the ON/OFF switch to turn the VPN on

Choose your preferred Group, enter your Griffith Portal username and Password and touch OK

Once connected you will see the VPN icon at the top of the screen as well as the ON/OFF switch is green and in ON position as per screenshot below