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Can I use Windows VPN instead of Cisco AnyConnect?
So no, Windows cannot natively connect to a Cisco VPN because they use different protocols for the tunnel. +1 This is correct. Cisco used to use IPSec, but has switched to SSL (with the AnyConnect client). Windows allows L2TP/IPsec, SSTP, PPTP and IKEv2.
Can I use Cisco AnyConnect instead of Cisco VPN client?
The AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client is the preferred Cisco client option. It is actively updated and includes support for both IPsec and SSL VPN options. AnyConnect profiles are configured at the VPN server side and deployed to the client, and the AnyConnect client also supports IKEv2.
Is Cisco VPN client free?
AnyConnect is “free” and it should have come on a CD with your hardware. SmartNet on your hardware will entitle you to download the client as well as any updates via the Cisco website.
Is Cisco AnyConnect SSL or IPSec?
Anyconnect is the replacement for the old Cisco VPN client and supports SSL and IKEv2 IPsec. When it comes to SSL, the ASA offers two SSL VPN modes: Clientless WebVPN.
How do I set up AnyConnect on ASA?
There are eight basic steps in setting up remote access for users with the Cisco ASA.
- Configure an Identity Certificate.
- Upload the SSL VPN Client Image to the ASA.
- Enable AnyConnect VPN Access.
- Create a Group Policy.
- Configure Access List Bypass.
- Create a Connection Profile and Tunnel Group.
- Configure NAT Exemption.
What is Cisco AnyConnect VPN client used for?
Remote and mobile users use the Cisco AnyConnect Secure VPN client to establish VPN sessions with the adaptive security appliance. The adaptive security appliance sends web traffic to the Web Security appliance along with information identifying the user by IP address and user name.
How much does Cisco VPN cost?
Download Quote Sheet
| #No | Product | List Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | ASA-AC-M-5580 | $500.00 |
| 21 | ASA-AC-M-5585 | $500.00 |
| 22 | ASA-AC-M-5512 | $150.00 |
| 23 | ASA-AC-M-5515 | $150.00 |
What type of VPN does AnyConnect use?
Cisco AnyConnect VPNs utilize TLS to authenticate and configure routing, then DTLS to efficiently encrypt and transport the tunneled VPN traffic, and can fall back to TLS-based transport where firewalls block UDP-based traffic.
How do I enable VPN on ASA?
Set up VPN on a Cisco ASA device
- Open ASDM.
- Go to Wizards VPN Wizards. IPsec (IKEv1) Remote Access VPN Wizard.
- Bypass the interface access lists:
- Click Next.
- Choose Microsoft Windows client using L2TP over IPsec and check the box for MS-CHAP-V2.
- Click Next.
- Authenticate the machine:
- Click Next.
Does Asa/ASDM VPN support clientless access for 64-bit applications?
ASA Release 8.3 supports clientless access for 64-bit applications on Mac OS X 10.5. Port forwarding does not support Windows 7 and all Windows x64 OSs. Additional requirements and limitations apply. Refer to the guidelines for Port Forwarding in the appropriate version of the Cisco ASA/ASDM VPN Configuration Guides.
What are the compatibility and VPN platforms for the ASA 5500?
This document includes the following compatibility and VPN platform information: Compatibility of the ASA 5500 series software releases with the Adaptive Security Device Manager and Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client releases. Web browsers supported by clientless (browser-based) SSL VPN access to ASAs Releases 8.0 (2) and later.
What VPN clients are supported on the cisco adaptive security appliances (Asas)?
IPsec clients supported for VPN access to the ASA. For more information, go to the release notes and configuration guides for the products named in this document. Only the VPN platforms listed and described in this document are supported on the Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances.
How do I configure the Windows 7 and Android native VPN clients?
These are the steps to configure the Windows 7 and Android native VPN clients in order to connect to an ASA headend: The CA allows to embed the required Extended Key Usage (EKU) in the certificate. For the ASA headend, certificate Server Auth EKU is required, while the client certificate needs Client Auth EKU.