Connect to VPN: Step 1
Open the Cisco AnyConnect application on your computer.
- In the Start menu, click All Programs > Cisco > Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client
- Click the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client to launch the application.
Step 2
Type in vpnconnect.rochester.edu then click Connect.
Step 3
Enter your NetID and password. In the Duo Method box, enter one of the following commands to indicate how you would like to authenticate with Duo two-factor authentication:
- push – Receive a push notification in the Duo Mobile app on your smart phone or tablet.
- sms – Receive an authentication passcode via text message on your mobile phone. Once you have received the text message, re-enter your NetID and password on the VPN login screen, then enter the passcode in the Second Password field.
- phone – Receive a phone call—you must press a key to verify you received the call.
- alternate device – Add a number to the end of the command you enter in the Duo Method field (e.g. push2, phone3)
Step 4
Click OK, then authenticate through Duo on your device.
When you are connected, you will see the VPN icon (a gray circle and a gold lock) in your system tray.
Disconnect from VPN
Click the Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client icon in your system tray.
Click Disconnect.
