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Remote Access (VPN) with Windows 10

Prerequisite

To be able to use VPN to access the GFZ network you have to activate VPN on the 'Passwords & Services' site on the intranet.

Installation

In case this is the first time you establish a VPN connection via ASA, you need to install the Cisco AnyConnect client. Therefore, go to https://asa.gfz-potsdam.de. As GROUP select 'GFZ-Mitarbeiter', enter your username and password and click on 'Login'.

Fig. 1: Website asa.gfz-potsdam.de

The client will try to install automatically.

Fig. 2: Automatic installation

If the automatic installation fails, the Cisco AnyConnect Client is offered for manual installation. Click 'AnyConnect VPN' to start the download.

Fig. 3: Manual installation

How to connect

Open the Start menu and select the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client.

Fig. 4: Open Cisco AnyConnect

Select 'asa.gfz-potsdam.de' and click on 'Connect'.

Fig. 5: asa.gfz-potsdam.de

A new window will open. Select 'GFZ-Mitarbeiter' as group and enter your username and password. Click on 'OK' and the connection will be established.

Fig. 5: Enter login data
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