How to connect to VPN on a Windows device

How to connect to VPN on a Windows device

You can connect to VPN using Cisco AnyConnect on your Windows-based college device.  If you do not have Cisco AnyConnect, please check "Software Center" to install the software. 

• To connect please click on the Cisco AnyConnect desktop icon, or type Cisco AnyConnect into the search bar and click Cisco AnyConnect when it appears

• When the Cisco AnyConnect dialog box appears Anoka VPN should appear.  If not select it from the dropdown box.
  • If Anoka VPN is not available, you will need to enter the VPN addresses manually.
    • ARCC: files.anokaramsey.edu
    • ATC: vpn.anokatech.edu
• Click “Connect”

• Once connected you will be prompted to enter your credentials.  You may see either box depending on your home campus.
  • Username: StarID
  • Password: StarID Password
• Click “OK”

• You will receive a dialog box stating you are connected.  You can also check by clicking the show hidden icons button on the task bar at the right side of the screen.