ISU VPN on Ubuntu 24.04

The Cisco AnyConnect software is not supported on Ubuntu 24.04. Use OpenConnect through NetworkManager to connect to the Iowa State VPN.

These instructions are specific to Ubuntu 24.04 and may not work on earlier Ubuntu versions.

Install Packages

Install OpenConnect and the NetworkManager integration:

sudo apt install network-manager-openconnect network-manager-openconnect-gnome

Create the VPN Connection

Open the network manager and navigate to VPN connections. Add a VPN connection and select Cisco AnyConnect or the equivalent OpenConnect option.

NetworkManager VPN setup

Set VPN Properties

Use the following settings:

• VPN Protocol: Cisco AnyConnect or OpenConnect
• Gateway: vpn.iastate.edu
• User Agent: AnyConnect Linux_64 4.7.00136

VPN connection properties

Connect

Activate the VPN. In the authentication dialog, select Secondary under GROUP.

VPN group selection

The OKTA login dialog should open in-window.

OKTA login dialog

Enter your credentials and 2FA information, then connect. The client should indicate successful authentication.

Successful VPN connection