Setting up VPN for TU Wien

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?️ Installing Cisco Secure Client (AnyConnect VPN) on macOS — TU Wien

This guide walks you through installing and connecting to the Cisco Secure Client (AnyConnect VPN) for the Vienna University of Technology (TU Wien) on macOS.

? Requirements

A valid TU VPN account
Internet access
macOS with admin privileges

? VPN Server Address

Use the following VPN gateway address when prompted:

vpn.tuwien.ac.at

? Supported VPN Account Formats

Depending on your role at TU Wien, your login format will vary:

Employees: username@tuwien.ac.at
Students: eXXXXXXX@student.tuwien.ac.at
Special cases / external accounts: username@vpn.tuwien.ac.at

? Installation Process on macOS

Open your browser and go to:
```
https://vpn.tuwien.ac.at
```
Log in using your TU VPN credentials.
The site will detect your operating system and automatically guide you through installing the Cisco Secure Client (AnyConnect VPN).
After installation, find the Cisco Secure Client in your Applications folder or via Launchpad.

? Connecting to TU VPN

Launch the Cisco Secure Client.
In the VPN field, enter:
```
vpn.tuwien.ac.at
```
Click Connect.
Choose one of the two available profiles:

? TU VPN Profiles Explained

? 1_TU_getunnelt

Only traffic to/from TU Wien is routed through the VPN.
DNS for *.tuwien.ac.at is handled by TU nameservers.
Other traffic uses your ISP’s DNS.

? 2_Alles_getunnelt

All traffic is routed through TU Wien.
DNS is fully handled by TU nameservers.
Required for access to:
- E-books, journals, databases
- Externally hosted but TU-licensed content

✅ You're Done

You can now connect to TU Wien’s VPN with Cisco Secure Client on macOS.

If you run into trouble:

Verify your account is authorized
Check internet/firewall settings
Avoid conflicts with other VPN clients (e.g. PET VPN)

Linux

1. Install the necessary software (one-time setup):

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

2. Set up the VPN connection in Network Manager (one-time setup):

Click on the network icon > VPN Connections

3. Choose the connection type (one-time setup):

Select Cisco AnyConnect or OpenConnect

4. Configure the gateway and save the settings (one-time setup):

Set the Gateway to:

vpn.tuwien.ac.at

5. Connect to the TU Wien VPN

6. Enter your username and password:

First, click Connect next to VPN Host, then enter your username and password.

Your username is your short TU Wien username followed by @tuwien.ac.at.
For example, my username is:

jstrasse@tuwien.ac.at

7. Password Reset

If you have forgotten your password, you can reset it here:
Password Reset for Employees
(under Network Account - WLAN, VPN)

That's it!

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