Connect to CU VPN with a Mobile Device
Connect to Cornell's VPN using Cisco AnyConnect software.
This article applies to: CU VPN
- Apple: The AnyConnect mobile client is available for free from the Apple App Store.
- Android: The AnyConnect mobile client is available for free from the Google Play Store.
Install and Configure
- Install the AnyConnect client app.
- Open the AnyConnect app.
- If you see a message asking if you want to enable the software, click OK.
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If this is the first time you're using the app, click Add VPN Connection and enter the following:
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Description:
Cu-vpn
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Server address:
cuvpn.cuvpn.cornell.edu
- Network roaming: On
- User Certificates: Off
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Description:
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Click Save.
You'll see the Home screen again. - In the Choose a Connection box, make sure the Cu-vpn profile is selected.
Your cu-vpn profile is now installed. Next, connect to CU VPN.
Connect to CU VPN
- If necessary, open the AnyConnect app.
- In the Choose a connection box, verify that Cu-vpn is checked.
- Slide the AnyConnect VPN switch to On.
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Enter the following:
- Group: CornellVPN (campus VPN) or Two-Step_Login (departmental VPN with Two-Step Login enabled)
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Username: NetID
To connect to a departmental VPN, enter your NetID followed by the departmental group name, for example ewe2@departmental.group.name. - Password: NetID password
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If you are logging into a departmental VPN with Two-Step Login enabled, you will be prompted to enter a Second Password/DUO Passcode. Enter one of the following, depending on how you will complete the Two-Step Login authentication:
push
,sms
,phone
, or an actual seven-digit passcode.
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Click Connect.
If necessary, complete the Two-Step Login authentication.
CU VPN will disconnect when the device goes to sleep.
Disconnect
- If necessary, open the AnyConnect app.
- In the Choose a connection box, verify that Cu-vpn is checked.
- Slide the AnyConnect VPN switch to Off.
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