Mac OS X: Setup VPN remote access

This manual will describe in detail and utilizing illustrations how to set up a secured connection to the intranet of the University of Konstanz. The manual refers to Mac OS X 10.10 (Yosemite), but can be applied - with some small optical differences - to other Mac OS X versions (10.9 or higher).

Requirements:

  • a fully-secured computer
  • a valid Uni Konstanz account

1. Downloading and installing AnyConnect

  1. Download the AnyConnect installation file from here.
  2. Open the file. A new harddrive will appear on your desktop. It contains the AnyConnect.pkg. Clicking the .pkg file opens the installation dialogue.
  3. Select "Macintosh HD" as target harddrive.
  4. Uncheck the fields Web Security and Posture. After clicking Continue, the installation is done.