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cisco secure remote access vpn licensing overview

by Prof. Hettie Quigley Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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What are Cisco AnyConnect licenses?

AnyConnect 4.7 licenses are used with Cisco ASA 5500 Series Adaptive Security Appliances (ASA), Integrated Services Routers (ISR), Cloud Services Routers (CSR), and Aggregated Services Routers (ASR), as well as other non-VPN headends such as Identity Services Engine (ISE), Cloud Web Security (CWS), and Web Security ...

Do you need a license for Cisco AnyConnect?

x required the purchase of Essentials or Premium license + AnyConnect Mobile (L-ASA-AC-M-55xx) in order to support mobile devices (Smartphones, Tablets etc.). AnyConnect Mobile is now integrated into the new AnyConnect Plus license.

How much is Cisco AnyConnect license?

OverviewAdditional DetailsPrice:$101.00MSRP:$150.53Mfr Part #:ASA-AC-E-5515=SHI Part #:254045704 more rows

How do I check my ASA AnyConnect license?

You should check the one at the top written anyconnect client. This is showing you you have 3 clients. If you do the same command with anyconnect instead of summary, you should see 3 sessions. When ssh to the box, you can run the command show vpn-sessiondb summary to see how many VPN sessions are up.

Do you have to pay for Cisco AnyConnect?

AnyConnect is "free" and it should have come on a CD with your hardware. SmartNet on your hardware will entitle you to download the client as well as any updates via the Cisco website.

What is AnyConnect premium license?

Premium licenses allow for both AnyConnect client based and clientless SSL VPN. Clientless VPN is established through a web browser. While it is typically less functional than AnyConnect client based VPN, it is adequate access for many users.

How much is a VPN license?

For an average cost of $10 to $15 a month (and even cheaper with a longer-term plan), we would certainly suggest you pay for a VPN subscription.

What is the difference between AnyConnect Plus and Apex?

The AnyConnect Plus licenses only support client VPNs and are either subscription or perpetual based. The AnyConnect Apex licenses support either client or clientless VPNs and are subscription based only. The AnyConnect VPN Only licenses are perpetual based, clientless, and may only be used on a single ASA.

How do I get Cisco AnyConnect secure mobility client?

Open a web browser and navigate to the Cisco Software Downloads webpage.In the search bar, start typing 'Anyconnect' and the options will appear. ... Download the Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client. ... Double-click the installer.Click Continue.Go over the Supplemental End User License Agreement and then click Continue.More items...

How do I find my Cisco ASA activation key?

To apply an activation key to the Cisco ASA, you can use the activation-key command followed by the hexadecimal key value. Both permanent and time-based keys follow the same process, and you cannot determine the key duration until you attempt to install it.

How do I get a Cisco ASA license?

Apply and Activate Cisco ASA LicenseLogin to Cisco registration portal – http://www.cisco.com/go/license and enter PAK key and ASA serial number, then you will get the license key by registered email immediately. ... Enter the license key in ASA and upgrade software license, in this case, we upgrade sec plus.More items...•

How do I check my Cisco ASA FirePOWER license?

You can view the installed licenses in the Cisco ASA FirePOWER module by navigating to System > Licenses in the Cisco Firepower Management Center.

How do I get a Cisco AnyConnect license?

To enable AnyConnect essentials: Purchase the license (L-ASA-AC-E-55xx= it costs $100-$500). Apply the license to the ASA using the activation-key command. This does not require a reboot. You will now be licensed to accommodate 250 anyconnect connectionns.

Are AnyConnect licenses perpetual?

The AnyConnect Apex licenses support either client or clientless VPNs and are subscription based only. The AnyConnect VPN Only licenses are perpetual based, clientless, and may only be used on a single ASA.

How do I enable Cisco AnyConnect?

InstallUninstall any previous versions of Cisco AnyConnect.Install Cisco AnyConnect app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.Open the Cisco AnyConnect app.Select Add VPN Connection.Enter a Description, for example, CMU VPN and the Server Address vpn.cmu.edu.If prompted, allow the changes.Click Save.

Is Cisco AnyConnect a VPN?

Cisco AnyConnect Client helps us to make secure , safe and reliable VPN connection to our organization's private network with multiple security services to safe and protect company's data. It gives freedom to employees to get connected from anywhere anytime, thus making life easier for remote workers.

What is remote access VPN?

In remote access VPN, you might want users on the remote networks to access the Internet through your device. However, because the remote users are entering your device on the same interface that faces the Internet (the outside interface), you need to bounce Internet traffic right back out of the outside interface. This technique is sometimes called hair pinning.

Where does remote access VPN problem originate?

Remote access VPN connection issues can originate in the client or in the Firepower Threat Defense device configuration. The following topics cover the main troubleshooting problems you might encounter.

What is FQDN in VPN?

If you configure a fully-qualified hostname (FQDN) for the outside interface when configuring the remote access VPN connection, the system creates a client profile for you. This profile enables the default settings. You need to create and upload client profiles only if you want non-default behavior. Note that client profiles are optional: if you do not upload one, AnyConnect clients will use default settings for all profile-controlled options.

How to install AnyConnect profile editor?

Download and install the stand-alone AnyConnect “Profile Editor - Windows / Standalone installer (MSI).” The installation file is for Windows only, and has the file name anyconnect-profileeditor-win-<version>-k9.msi, where <version> is the AnyConnect version. For example, anyconnect-profileeditor-win-4.3.04027-k9.msi. You must also install Java JRE 1.6 (or higher) before installing the profile editor. Obtain the AnyConnect profile editor from software.cisco.com in the AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client category. Note that this package contains all of the profile editors, not just the one for the VPN client.

How to complete a VPN connection?

To complete a VPN connection, your users must install the AnyConnect client software. You can use your existing software distribution methods to install the software directly. Or, you can have users install the AnyConnect client directly from the Firepower Threat Defense device.

What is AnyConnect client profile?

AnyConnect client profiles are downloaded to clients along with the AnyConnect client software. These profiles define many client-related options, such as auto connect on startup and auto reconnect, and whether the end user is allowed to change the option from the AnyConnect client preferences and advanced settings.

Where to download AnyConnect software?

Download the required AnyConnect software packages from software.cisco.com to your workstation.

What is the difference between Cisco AnyConnect and Cisco VPN?

At a high level, there are two major differences between the two clients: First, the AnyConnect client supports both SSL and IPsec VPN options (including support for IKE 2.0 and NSA Suite B IPsec), while the VPN client only supports IPsec. Second , the AnyConnect client has been developed as a solution that reaches outside the simple VPN client through the use of modules.

Is Cisco AnyConnect a VPN?

The Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client is not limited to its support as a VPN client – it also has a number of other options that can be integrated as modules, including the following.

Does AnyConnect require licensing?

One of the common complaints that has been circulating about the AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client is that it requires a number of different licensing types depending on which pieces are intended to be used.

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