How do I install the Cisco AnyConnect Client on Windows 10?

This FAQ was last modified on: Friday, March 20, 2020

Note: This will only install the VPN client software required to access some Gaston College resources.  These instructions are for installation from off campus. If you are on campus, please bring you computer to CET 011 and we'll be able to help you.

Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client install using Microsoft Edge web browser:

1) Launch the Edge web browser from the Start menu or the taskbar

Launch edge browser 

2) In the destination field, enter https://gcvpn1.gaston.edu

 Destination field

3) In the "Group:" drop-down menu, click on the arrows to the right and select the "GCRemote", then enter your Username and Password

Username and password

 

4) You will be presented with the following screen. Click on the Start AnyConnect link to go to download page for the client software.

 

5) You will be presented with the following screen. Click on the Download for Windows link to download the software from the VPN appliance. 

 

6) Run the installer from the Downloads bar: 

Run installer

 

7) Follow through with the installer's instructions:

Click next

 

8) You may see a User Access Control warning, click Yes to continue install. 

Click yes

 

9) Click 'Finish' to complete install. 

Click finish

 

10) Launch the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client from the Start Menu:

Launch Cisco AnyConnect

 

11) In the Ready to Connect window, enter gcvpn1.gaston.edu as the server name and click Connect: 

Ready to connect window

 

12) Next, the credential pop-up will appear. In the "Group:" drop-down menu, click on the arrows to the right and select the "GCRemote".

 

13) The AnyConnect icon will be minimized in the system tray in the lower right hand corner:

Anyconnect icon

 

14) Click on the icon to maximize the AnyConnect application. Click on the Gear icon in the lower left to view details. 

Connection window

 

15) To disconnect from the VPN, click Disconnect

Disconnect window