If you receive a message stating that the web-based installation was unsuccessful, perform a manual installation by following the steps below:
NOTE: ONLY ATTEMPT TO INSTALL THE VPN CLIENT WHILE OFF CAMPUS.
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When automatic installation fails, you will be presented with a window that has a link to download the VPN client installer to your computer. Click the Mac OS X 10.4+ (intel) link to download the manual installer.
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Save the file to your computer. If the file automatically downloads, look for it in your Downloads or Desktop folder.
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Double-click on the downloaded file to access the manual installer.
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Double-click vpn.pkg to initiate the installer.
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The installer will open. Click Continue until you are presented with the software licensing agreement. Click Agree to continue.When presented with the option, click Install.
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You will be prompted to enter your credentials. Please enter the credentials for your LOCAL computer.
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The software will install. Select Close after the process concludes.
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Navigate to your Applications Folder (Select Go > Applications in your Mac's menu bar) and find the Cisco folder.
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Open the Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client app.
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When the app opens, type "outside.hamilton.edu" in the Connect to: field.
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Push Select.
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When the Username and Password fields appear, enter your Hamilton credentials.
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Click Connect.
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You will be connected to the VPN and the client will function as if were installed normally.
