Install & Configure Cisco VPN Client In to access university resources from off-campus you must have the VPN client installed and be connected to the Iowa domain. If you are using a university-managed computer, the Cisco VPN Client should already be installed for you (skip to step 3 below). If you are using a personally-owned computer please follow the steps below to download, install and configure the Cisco VPN Client. Visit the site and sign in using your HawkID and password. You may need to specify the Iowa domain by typing iowa\ before your HawkID. Click on the Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client link and select AnyConnect for Windows to begin downloading the installer. Save the installer to a location on your computer. Double click the file to begin the installation. Accepting all defaults, follow the instructions on the screen until the installation has completed. Go to the start menu, select All Programs, Cisco folder, Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client folder and select Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client. In the window that appears, enter vpn.uiowa.edu and click Connect. Leave the Group dropdown set to Default. Enter your HawkID and password in the prompt that appears (do not enter iowa\) and hit OK. You should now be connected to the Iowa domain.
Install & Configure Cisco VPN Client In to access university resources from off-campus you must have the VPN client installed and be connected to the Iowa domain. If you are using a university-managed computer, the Cisco VPN Client should already be installed for you (skip to step 3 below). If you are using a personally-owned computer please follow the steps below to download, install and configure the Cisco VPN Client. Visit the site and sign in using your HawkID and password. You may need to specify the Iowa domain by typing iowa\ before your HawkID. Click on the Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client link and select AnyConnect for Windows to begin downloading the installer. Save the installer to a location on your computer. Double click the file to begin the installation. Accepting all defaults, follow the instructions on the screen until the installation has completed. Go to the start menu, select All Programs, Cisco folder, Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client folder and select Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client. In the window that appears, enter vpn.uiowa.edu and click Connect. Leave the Group dropdown set to Default. Enter your HawkID and password in the prompt that appears (do not enter iowa\) and hit OK. You should now be connected to the Iowa domain.