VPN Installation Instructions for Android
Installing the VPN
Connecting to VPN | Disconnect from VPN
Connecting to FULL VPN | Disconnect from FULL VPN
Installing the Cisco Secure VPN Client
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Go to the Google Play Store and search for Cisco Secure.
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Choose the Cisco Secure Client app and tap Install.
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Tap OK and accept the license agreement if one is presented.
- If prompted, tap Accept to give Cisco Secure permission to send notifications.
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Choose to add a new VPN connection by tapping Connections.
- Tap the + Icon on the bottom right-hand corner
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Enter the following information:
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Description: label the configuration with a unique identifier (for example, É«»¨ÌÃVPN)
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Server Address: enter one of the following
- vpn.uh.edu - this is for users that need to access É«»¨Ìà secure network resources from off campus
- full-vpn.uh.edu - this is for users that need to access web-based journals and databases licensed by É«»¨Ìà Libraries
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8. Tap Done.
Connect to the É«»¨Ìà VPN
This is for users that need to access É«»¨Ìà secure network resources from off campus. Please make sure to have the DUO mobile app installed on your device before starting.
- Open the AnyConnect app.
- If you see a message seeking your attention, Tap OK.
- If you do not see an address listed on Connections, tap Connections.
- Tap the + Icon on the bottom right-hand corner
- Enter a Description and vpn.uh.edu as the Server Address.
- Tap Done.
- Tap the back icon on the top left-hand side.
- Tap the AnyConnect VPN Off slider button.
- Enter your Microsoft 365 username.
- Tap Next.
- Enter your Microsoft 365 password.
- Tap Sign in.
- You will be prompted to authenticate based on your default authentication method.
Click Other Options to select one of the following to authenticate:
- On your mobile device press Tap To View Actions… Or go directly to the DUO mobile app on your phone.
- Tap Approve.
- If prompted, tap OK to give Cisco Secure permission to connect.
- When you are connected to VPN, the AnyConnect app shows the VPN as turned on.
Disconnect from the É«»¨Ìà VPN
To disconnect from the É«»¨Ìà VPN, open the AnyConnect app and tap the On button. It toggles to Off, disconnecting your device from the É«»¨Ìà VPN Service.
Note: If you disconnect from É«»¨Ìà VPN you will be required to re-enter your password for reconnections.
Connect to the Full É«»¨Ìà VPN
This is for users that need to access web-based journals and databases licensed by É«»¨Ìà Libraries. Please make sure to have the DUO mobile app installed on your device before starting.
- Open the AnyConnect app.
- If you see a message seeking your attention, tap OK.
- If you do not see an address listed on Connections, tap Connections.
- Tap the + Icon on the bottom right-hand corner
- Enter a Description and full-vpn.uh.edu as the Server Address.
- Tap Done.
- Tap the back icon on the top left-hand side.
- Tap the AnyConnect VPN Off slider button.
- Enter your Microsoft 365 username.
- Tap Next.
- Enter your Microsoft 365 password.
- Tap Sign in.
- You will be prompted to authenticate based on your default authentication method.
Click Other Options to select one of the following to authenticate:
- On your mobile device press Tap To View Actions… Or go directly to the DUO mobile app on your phone.
- Tap Approve.
- If prompted, tap OK to give Cisco Secure permission to connect.
- When you are connected to VPN, the AnyConnect app shows the VPN as turned on.
Disconnect from the Full É«»¨Ìà VPN
To disconnect from the Full É«»¨Ìà VPN, open the AnyConnect app and tap the On button. It toggles to Off, disconnecting your device from the É«»¨Ìà VPN Service.
Note: If you disconnect from the Full É«»¨Ìà VPN you will be required to re-enter your password for reconnections.