60 https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/dezernat8/netzbetrieb/vpn/instructions-vpn/vpn-with-cisco-secure-client-on-linux VPN, AnyConnect, Linux en University of Bremen Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:12:56 +0200 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:12:56 +0200 University of Bremen content-595719 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:48:26 +0100 https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/dezernat8/netzbetrieb/vpn/instructions-vpn/vpn-with-cisco-secure-client-on-linux#c595719 <p class="bodytext">Troubleshooting assistance can be found below.</p> Content content-595721 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:48:26 +0100 https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/dezernat8/netzbetrieb/vpn/instructions-vpn/vpn-with-cisco-secure-client-on-linux#c595721 <p>Some restricted services of the University or the State and University Library can only be used when you are on campus, so that the device you use has an address from the area assigned to the University.<br /> To access these services from home or on the road, you must install a so-called VPN client software (Cisco Secure Client or OpenConnect) on your device once and establish a connection to the campus with the VPN client before each access to the restricted services. This means that you are "virtually" on campus and can use the services you are used to.</p> <p>Please note the different <a class="internalLink" href="t3://page?uid=48598" title="Opens internal link in current window">types of tunnels</a> and make sure you choose the correct tunnel.</p> Content content-595723 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:48:26 +0100 https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/dezernat8/netzbetrieb/vpn/instructions-vpn/vpn-with-cisco-secure-client-on-linux#c595723 <p>Make sure that your device is connected to the Internet. Open the website <a class="externalLink" href="https://vpn.uni-bremen.de" target="_blank" title="Opens external link in new window">https://vpn.uni-bremen.de</a>, log in with your university account and then download the installation file for Cisco Secure Client. </p> <p>Then run this installation file as a private user (root) in the terminal, e.g. with the command (the version numbers may be different):</p> <blockquote><pre> sudo sh cisco-secure-client-linux64-5.x.x.xx-core-vpn-webdeploy-k9.sh</pre></blockquote> <p class="bodytext">in the directory in which the downloaded file is located. The installation will then run without any further action on your part.</p> Content content-595725 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:48:26 +0100 https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/dezernat8/netzbetrieb/vpn/instructions-vpn/vpn-with-cisco-secure-client-on-linux#c595725 <p class="bodytext">Start the “Cisco Secure Client” either via the application menu or by executing the command <em>/opt/cisco/secureclient/bin/vpnui</em>.</p> Content content-595727 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:48:26 +0100 https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/dezernat8/netzbetrieb/vpn/instructions-vpn/vpn-with-cisco-secure-client-on-linux#c595727 <p>Enter “vpn.uni-bremen.de” after “Connect to:” and click on the cogwheel icon to the right of it.</p> Content content-595729 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:48:26 +0100 https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/dezernat8/netzbetrieb/vpn/instructions-vpn/vpn-with-cisco-secure-client-on-linux#c595729 <p>Check the box “Allow local (LAN) access when using VPN”. This allows you to access resources in your local network (e.g. printers or file shares) even when the VPN connection is activated.</p> Content content-595731 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:48:26 +0100 https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/dezernat8/netzbetrieb/vpn/instructions-vpn/vpn-with-cisco-secure-client-on-linux#c595731 <p>Close the settings window and click on “Connect” in the main window.</p> Content content-595733 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:48:26 +0100 https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/dezernat8/netzbetrieb/vpn/instructions-vpn/vpn-with-cisco-secure-client-on-linux#c595733 <p>Select the correct <a class="internalLink" href="t3://page?uid=48598" title="Opens internal link in current window">tunnel type</a> under “Group” and enter the user data of your university account after “Username” and “Password”. Then click on “Connect”.</p> <p>If you have <a class="internal-link" href="t3://page?uid=69730">two-factor authentication (2FA) enabled</a>, please enter your one-time password (sometimes also referred to as a ‘second password’ or ‘second passcode’) in the field provided.<br /><strong>If you have not set up two-factor authentication (2FA)</strong>, simply leave the field <strong>blank</strong>.<br />If the field is not visible, you can ignore this paragraph.</p> <p>The program should now establish the connection.</p> Content content-595735 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:48:26 +0100 https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/dezernat8/netzbetrieb/vpn/instructions-vpn/vpn-with-cisco-secure-client-on-linux#c595735 <p>If you no longer need the connection, open the Cisco Secure Client window again and click on the “Disconnect” button in the “Connection” tab.</p> Content content-595739 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:48:26 +0100 https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/dezernat8/netzbetrieb/vpn/instructions-vpn/vpn-with-cisco-secure-client-on-linux#c595739 <p>Not all university users can access the VPN service. In particular, alumni are excluded from using it.</p> <p>If you are a regular member of the university (e.g. a regular student or employee) or an employee of the <abbr title="State and University Library Bremen">SuUB</abbr>, please contact the <a class="internalLink" href="t3://page?uid=5763" title="Opens internal link in current window">account administration</a> to have the assignment of your account checked.</p> Content content-595741 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:48:26 +0100 https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/dezernat8/netzbetrieb/vpn/instructions-vpn/vpn-with-cisco-secure-client-on-linux#c595741 <p>If you want to use services that are activated for the network area of the University of Bremen, but are not “hosted” in the university's network area (publishers are an example here), then you must change the group from “Tunnel-Uni-Bremen” to “Tunnel-all-Traffic” when establishing the connection. For a detailed explanation, please read the page on VPN <a class="internalLink" href="t3://page?uid=48598" title="Opens internal link in current window">tunnel types</a>.</p> <p><strong>ATTENTION: With this option, all data traffic is now routed through the tunnel. Please only leave the tunnel activated with this option as long as it is required for working.</strong></p> Content content-595743 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:48:26 +0100 https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/dezernat8/netzbetrieb/vpn/instructions-vpn/vpn-with-cisco-secure-client-on-linux#c595743 <p>Under Linux and other un*xoids you can use the free software <a class="externalLink" href="https://www.infradead.org/openconnect/" target="_blank" title="Opens external link in new window">Openconnect</a>. We also have <a class="internalLink" href="t3://page?uid=61832" title="Opens internal link in current window">instructions</a> for this.</p> Content