Cisco AnyConnect Instructions

Overview

These instructions are for end-users who specifically require Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client to connect to off campus resources, such as Unisys data center hosting PeopleSoft applications.  All other campus users should be using GlobalProtect VPN for their general campus use.

Instructions

1. Install the software. For University owned devices joined to the campus domain or managed by Endpoint/Intune, please install Cisco VPN from Software Center or Company Portal app. Instructions can be found below, or you can consult with your local technical coordinator.  You can also manually download client: https://csslvpn1.dc.calstate.edu/; however, computer administrator account is required.

Campus Domain Computers (Typically desktop computers on-campus)

1.  In the Windows task bar, search for "Software Center"
    
2. When Software Center opens, Click Cisco AnyConnect
    
3. Click install
   

Intune Managed Devices (typically laptop computers)

1. Search and open Company Portal App
   
2. Click Apps on the left hand navigation
3. 
4. Search for Cisco AnyConnect
   
5. Click Install
   
6. Once client application is installed, launch Cisco AnyConnect client and enter name and click connect: csslvpn1.dc.calstate.edu 
7. Ensure “csu” is selected and proceed to select “Long Beach” from the drop-down menu.
8. Enter your CSULB email address and click next
9. Enter your CSULB password and click sign in.
10. Approve your sign in by using your preferred MFA 
11. Authenticate with Duo (CSULB is working on migrating from DUO to Microsoft MFA.  This step will be removed once migration is complete. 
12. Accept the terms and conditions and VPN client should now be connected.