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VPN configuration on Android

The following instructions are based on Android 9, but they have also been tested in other android versions without any problems.

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    Open the Google Play Store on your device and search for "Cisco Secure Client". Tap on "Install" for the corresponding app.
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    After installation, tap on "Open" or start the app via the installed apps.
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    Confirm the license agreement by tapping on "Ok".
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    Now tap on Connections to manage the connections you have set up.
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    Now tap on the plus symbol at the bottom right to create a new VPN connection.
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    Enter any name for the VPN connection and enter vpngate.uni-koeln.de for "Server address".
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    Now go back to the start menu and tap on the slider to activate the VPN connection.
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    Enter your user name and password in the new window.
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    Confirm the connection query with Ok.
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    Your VPN connection is now active. You can check this using the key symbol at the top right and the status display in the app.

  1. Open the Google Play Store on your device and search for "Cisco Secure Client". Tap on "Install" for the relevant app.
  2. After installation, tap on "Open" or start the app via the installed apps.
  3. Confirm the license agreement by tapping on "Ok".
  4. Now tap on Connections to manage the connections you have set up.
  5. Now tap on the plus symbol at the bottom right to create a new VPN connection.
  6. Enter a name of your choice for the VPN connection and enter vpngate.uni-koeln.de for "Server address".
  7. Now go back to the start menu and tap on the slider to activate the VPN connection.
  8. Enter your user name and the corresponding password in the new window.
  9. Confirm the connection request with Ok.
  10. Your VPN connection is now active. You can check this using the key symbol in the top right-hand corner and the status display in the app.

 

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