Installing VPN on Android

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Search for "Cisco AnyConnect" in the Google Play Store, then tap "Install".

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When you open the app, you will see the End User License Agreement (not shown here).  Tap "OK" to accept.

Once the app is open, tap "Connections" and then the + sign.

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In "Server Address", enter "secure.nku.edu".

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Tap the "AnyConnect VPN" slider.

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If you are presented with an "Untrusted VPN Server" message.  At the bottom, tab "Change Settings".

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On the following screen, uncheck the box labeled Block Untrusted Servers then save and return to the slider

Tap the "AnyConnect VPN" slider.

On the following screen, "Group" should already contain "nku_users".  If it does not, add it.  Then, enter your NKU username and password, and tap "Connect".

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A message will appear that says "Certificate is from an untrusted source".  Tap "Continue".

Another message will appear, asking you to confirm the Connection Request.  Tap "OK".

This will connect you to NKU's VPN.  You will see a "VPN" icon at the top of the device.  To disconnect, tap the "AnyConnect VPN" slider.