Cisco ANYConnect - Connecting to VPN from a Smartphone

Background Information

Casino Arizona and Talking Stick Resort provide selected users with remote access to the network while away from their desk. Requirements for remote access include Internet Access, a company issued phone enrolled in the Enterprise’s Mobile Device Management (MDM), and enrollment with Microsoft Multi-Factor Authentication.  The following process will be followed each time a user attempts to access the network remotely on a smartphone.

Note – If you have not already downloaded the Microsoft MFA Application and set up that account, please refer to the (Adding Multi-Factor Authentication on Mobile Devices) Job Aide and complete these steps first.

1.  On your smartphone, tap the “AnyConnect” icon.

2.  On the Cisco Secure Client pop-up, toggle the “AnyConnect VPN” switch to the right. 

3.  In the Microsoft Sign In window, enter your Windows Username and @casinoaz.com.

(ex. ChristopherV@casinoaz.com)

4.  Click “Next”.

5.  In the password field, enter your Windows Password.

6.  Click “Sign In”.

7.  Microsoft will pop up a two digit code to be entered into Authenticator.

8.  On your mobile device, open the Microsoft Authenticator App.

9.  You will be presented a pop-up asking to approve or deny the sign in attempt.  Enter the two digit code in the “Enter number here” field and tap “Yes”.

10.  A popup will ask if you would like to Stay signed in?  Tap “Yes”.

11.  The Cisco Secure Client screen will show “Connected” under the “Details” section.  This means you were successfully connected. 

 

NOTE: to Disconnect at any time, toggle the “AnyConnect VPN” switch to the left.