Connect to Your Cloud (VPN)

After signup, an IP Plan is sent, which contains all the information for setup and configuration access to the cloud environment. The recommended method of access is via a Virtual Private Network (VPN), which provides an easy to implement and secure connection.

(Open-source option) OpenConnect

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Why OpenConnect?

CLI users, should use OpenConnect - an open-source VPN client available from the command line.

• Download and install
• Use OpenConnect

Download and install OpenConnect

• If Homebrew is installed, then run brew install openconnect from the command line.
• If Windows is running, then download and build the OpenConnect package; or use Cisco AnyConnect instead.

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Why OpenConnect?

Cisco firewalls are designed to work with the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client as a VPN client. Users who want a GUI VPN client or are running Windows, should use Cisco AnyConnect.

• Download and install
• Use Cisco AnyConnect

Download AnyConnect

If a VPN client is needed, then MacStadium recommends Cisco AnyConnect.

1. Open the IP Plan from MacStadium Portal > account menu > Files.
2. Open the file and locate the VPN Server section.
3. From the browser, visit https://<YOUR_VPN_SERVER_ADDRESS_HERE>.

NOT: Firefox may be needed to get past the self-signed certificate blocker.

4. When prompted, provide the VPN credentials from the IP Plan.

After log in, download a licensed version of AnyConnect directly from the firewall.

Setup Process

1. Log in using the username and password given to you in your IP Plan.

2. Cisco AnyConnect SecureMobility will then check to see if your personal computer has Java installed. If it is installed, Java will be used. If not, you will be given a direct download link. Simply click the link to begin the download and subsequent installation process.

3. Follow the installation prompts to complete the install.

4. Once installation has completed:

• Select Settings
• Uncheck “Block connections to untrusted servers,” as the Cisco ASA appliance by default will be using a self signed certificate.

5. From the main screen, enter the IP Address provided in your IP Plan, and click connect.

6. Finally, to connect to your Mac Private Cloud, simply enter your username and password once more.