# Setting up VPN for TU Wien

# ?️ 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**.

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## ? Requirements

- A valid **TU VPN account**
- Internet access
- macOS with admin privileges

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## ? VPN Server Address

Use the following VPN gateway address when prompted:

```
vpn.tuwien.ac.at
```

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## ? 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`

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## ? Installation Process on macOS

1. Open your browser and go to:

   ```
   https://vpn.tuwien.ac.at
   ```

2. Log in using your TU VPN credentials.

3. The site will detect your operating system and automatically guide you through installing the **Cisco Secure Client (AnyConnect VPN)**.

4. After installation, find the **Cisco Secure Client** in your **Applications** folder or via **Launchpad**.

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## ? Connecting to TU VPN

1. Launch the **Cisco Secure Client**.

2. In the **VPN field**, enter:

   ```
   vpn.tuwien.ac.at
   ```

3. Click **Connect**.

4. Choose one of the two available profiles:

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## ? 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

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## ✅ 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):
```bash
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**
[![](https://wiki.apps.pet/uploads/images/gallery/2025-02/scaled-1680-/image-1740041516459.png)](https://wiki.apps.pet/uploads/images/gallery/2025-02/image-1740041516459.png)

### 3. Choose the connection type (one-time setup):
Select **Cisco AnyConnect or OpenConnect**
[![](https://wiki.apps.pet/uploads/images/gallery/2025-02/scaled-1680-/image-1740041543889.png)](https://wiki.apps.pet/uploads/images/gallery/2025-02/image-1740041543889.png)

### 4. Configure the gateway and save the settings (one-time setup):
Set the **Gateway** to:
```
vpn.tuwien.ac.at
```
[![](https://wiki.apps.pet/uploads/images/gallery/2025-02/scaled-1680-/image-1740041565256.png)](https://wiki.apps.pet/uploads/images/gallery/2025-02/image-1740041565256.png)

### 5. Connect to the TU Wien VPN
[![](https://wiki.apps.pet/uploads/images/gallery/2025-02/scaled-1680-/image-1740041584322.png)](https://wiki.apps.pet/uploads/images/gallery/2025-02/image-1740041584322.png)

### 6. Enter your username and password:

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

[![](https://wiki.apps.pet/uploads/images/gallery/2025-02/scaled-1680-/image-1740041601144.png)](https://wiki.apps.pet/uploads/images/gallery/2025-02/image-1740041601144.png)

Your **username** is your short TU Wien username followed by `@tuwien.ac.at`.  
For example, my username is:
```
jstrasse@tuwien.ac.at
```
Then, click **Login**.

### 7. Password Reset

If you have forgotten your password, you can reset it here:  
[Password Reset for Employees](https://login.tuwien.ac.at/passwort/mitarbeiter/)  
(under **Network Account - WLAN, VPN**)

That's it!