Remote-access Guide

cisco vpn remote access

by Prof. Jackie Jacobson Sr. Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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What is Cisco remote access VPN?

This allows remote users to connect to the ASA and access the remote network through an IPsec encrypted tunnel. The remote user requires the Cisco VPN client software on his/her computer, once the connection is established the user will receive a private IP address from the ASA and has access to the network.

Can I use a VPN for remote access?

A remote access virtual private network (VPN) enables users who are working remotely to securely access and use applications and data that reside in the corporate data center and headquarters, encrypting all traffic the users send and receive.

How do I do remote desktop using Cisco VPN client?

Go to the Cisco Anyconnect VPN program, enter your HSPH PIN password, and click accept. 2. Go to “Remote Desktop”, your IP address should already be there from the initial setup, click connect. You should be taken to your “office” desktop, maybe to your login page.

How do I access my Cisco ASA remotely?

There are eight basic steps in setting up remote access for users with the Cisco ASA.Configure an Identity Certificate.Upload the SSL VPN Client Image to the ASA.Enable AnyConnect VPN Access.Create a Group Policy.Configure Access List Bypass.Create a Connection Profile and Tunnel Group.Configure NAT Exemption.More items...•

Which VPN is best for remote access?

Best Remote Access VPNs for business.Perimeter 81 – Best all-round business VPN.GoodAccess – Security Strategy Options.ExpressVPN – Lightning Fast VPN.Windscribe – VPN with Enterprise-Friendly Features.VyprVPN – Secure VPN with Business Packages.NordVPN – Security-first VPN.More items...•

What is the difference between VPN and remote access?

While having some similarities, VPN and remote desktop are functionally different things. A VPN will give you access to a network while remote desktop (or RDP) will give you control of an entire computer. If you want to have full control over a local computer from a remote location, VPN won't let you achieve that.

How do I access Remote Desktop Connection?

On your local Windows PC: In the search box on the taskbar, type Remote Desktop Connection, and then select Remote Desktop Connection. In Remote Desktop Connection, type the name of the PC you want to connect to (from Step 1), and then select Connect.

Can't RDP over VPN?

You need to make sure that the NSG allows port 3389 for the VM you are trying to RDP to and it also has the Vnet address range allowed. This issue can also occur if VPN client does not get the routes from Azure VPN gateway. This should contain your Vnet address range and the P2S VPN address range.

How do I access a server remotely?

Remote Desktop to Your Server From a Local Windows ComputerClick the Start button.Click Run...Type “mstsc” and press the Enter key.Next to Computer: type in the IP address of your server.Click Connect.If all goes well, you will see the Windows login prompt.

What is FMC in Cisco?

The Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center (FMC) is your administrative nerve center for managing critical Cisco network security solutions. It provides complete and unified management over firewalls, application control, intrusion prevention, URL filtering, and advanced malware protection.

How do I configure AnyConnect?

5 Steps to Configure Cisco AnyConnect VPNConfigure AAA authentication. The first thing to configure is AAA authentication. ... Define VPN protocols. When users connect their VPN, they'll need an IP address for the VPN session. ... Configure tunnel groups. ... Set group policies. ... Apply the configuration. ... Authenticating logic flow.

How do I connect to Cisco ASA?

Complete the below steps.Configure the management interface. conf t. int e 0/2. ip address 192.168.100.2 255.255.255.0. nameif manage. security-level 80. exit. exit.Configure the username and privilege. username Test password Test@Cisco privilege 15.Configure the Cisco ASA to allow http connections.

Why do companies use VPN for remote work?

A VPN allows remote employees to become an extension of the network as if they're in the office with the same security and connectivity benefits. Think of it as a secure network line from a user to applications, whether those applications reside in a private data center or on a public network.

What are the disadvantages of using a VPN?

What are the disadvantages of a VPN?With some VPNs, your connection can be slower.Certain websites block VPN users.VPNs are illegal or questionable in certain countries.There's no way of knowing how well a VPN encrypts your data.Some VPNs log and sell browsing data to third parties.More items...

Does a work VPN expose my home network to my employer?

When you use the corporate VPN provided by your employer, it's a little different. It still creates the encrypted tunnel, and still routes your traffic to a server. People on the same network as you and your ISP are still blind.

How do I setup a VPN between home and office?

In Windows, go to Control Panel, Network and Sharing, Create a New Connection, VPN. For a Mac, you'll go to System Preferences, Network, +, VPN. At this point, you'll be prompted to enter your office's IP address. If your ISP has given you a static IP address, go ahead and enter it and test the connection.

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.

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.

How to see what session a VPN is on?

Use the show vpn-sessiondb anyconnect command to view detailed information about current AnyConnect VPN sessions.

How to use a VPN on a computer?

Step 1. Using a web browser, open https://ravpn-address , where ravpn-address is the IP address or hostname of the outside interface on which you are allowing VPN connections. You identify this interface when you configure the remote access VPN. The system prompts the user to log in. Step 2.

Why create a VPN profile?

You can create a remote access VPN connection profile to allow your users to connect to your inside networks when they are on external networks, such as their home network . Create separate profiles to accommodate different authentication methods.

What is Cisco ISE?

Cisco ISE has a client posture agent that assesses an endpoint's compliance for criteria such as processes, files, registry entries, antivirus protection, antispyware protection, and firewall software installed on the host. Administrators can then restrict network access until the endpoint is in compliance or can elevate local user privileges so they can establish remediation practices. ISE Posture performs a client-side evaluation. The client receives the posture requirement policy from ISE, performs the posture data collection, compares the results against the policy, and sends the assessment results back to ISE.

Can Firepower Device Manager use SSL?

You can use Firepower Device Manager to configure remote access VPN over SSL using the AnyConnect client sofware. When the AnyConnect client negotiates an SSL VPN connection with the Firepower Threat Defense device, it connects using Transport Layer Security (TLS) or Datagram Transport Layer Security (DTLS).

What is Cisco Secure Managed Remote Access?

Cisco Secure Managed Remote Access offloads remote access management from your IT and security heroes, empowering them to focus on what's important.

How many devices does Cisco manage?

Cisco manages over one million devices for companies in 175 countries across 38 industries. We understand the operational model and how to deliver effective managed operations.

What is VPN on Cisco router?

This chapter explains the basic tasks for configuring an IP-based, remote access Virtual Private Network (VPN) on a Cisco 7200 series router. In the remote access VPN business scenario, a remote user running VPN client software on a PC establishes a connection to the headquarters Cisco 7200 series router.

What is Cisco IOS firewall proxy?

Using the Cisco IOS firewall authentication proxy feature , network administrators can apply specific security policies on a per-user basis. Users can be identified and authorized on the basis of their per-user policy, and access privileges tailored on an individual basis are possible, in contrast with general policy applied across multiple users.

What command to use to verify PPTP?

After you complete a connection, enter the show vpdn tunnel command or the show vpdn session command to verify your PPTP and MPPE configuration.The following example contains typical output:

What is the radiusserverkey command?

Sets the authentication and encryption key for communications between the router and the AAA server. For RADIUS servers use the radiusserverkey command.

What is authentication proxy?

With the authentication proxy feature, users can log into the network or access the Internet via HTTP, and their specific access profiles are automatically retrieved and applied from an authentication server. The user profiles are active only when there is active traffic from the authenticated users.

How to verify that authentication proxy is successfully configured on the router?

To verify that the authentication proxy is successfully configured on the router, ask a user to initiate an HTTP connection through the router. The user must have authentication and authorization configured at the AAA server. If the user authentication is successful, the firewall completes the HTTP connection for the user. If the authentication is unsuccessful, check the access list and the AAA server configurations.

How to display user authentication entries?

Display the user authentication entries using the show ip auth-proxy cache command in privileged EXEC mode. The authentication proxy cache lists the host IP address, the source port number, the timeout value for the authentication proxy, and the state of the connection. If the authentication proxy state is HTTP_ESTAB, the user authentication was successful.

How many users can a VPN have?

Secure VPN can scale to meet your needs, whether that's 25, 1000, or 100,000 users.

What is Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client?

Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client empowers remote workers with frictionless, highly secure access to the enterprise network from any device, at any time, in any location while protecting the organization.

What is Cisco Identity Services Engine?

With Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), you can prevent noncompliant devices from accessing the network. You can gain secure remote access with Duo's multi-factor authentication (MFA) for verifying user identities. And with Umbrella Roaming, you can extend protection when users are off the VPN.

What is Cisco services?

Cisco Services help customers integrate a breadth of Cisco technology, migrate from other solutions, and optimize their existing security technologies.

How does Cisco help your business?

Cisco can help accelerate your business success by quickly extending flexible, policy-driven access to support remote workers across wired, wireless, and VPN.

Is Cisco Secure a simple product?

Cisco Secure products are simple to use, simple to choose. Now they've never been simpler to buy. With the Choice Enterprise Agreement buy only what you need and manage it in a single agreement. Your security works together against attacks.

Does AnyConnect work on Android?

For the latest AnyConnect application support for Apple iOS or Android, refer to Apple app support or Google Play support. To download the AnyConnect application for Apple iOS or Android mobile devices, click below.

What is the advantage of Easy VPN?

The main advantage of Easy VPN is that IPSec policies are centrally managed on the server (Head end router providing IPSec feature) and are pushed to client devices. This policy push is known as Mode Configuration. This requires minimum configuration on the end-user side. The IPSec policies can be configured on a RADIUS server and then downloaded to an Easy VPN server, further reducing configuration required on the Easy VPN server.

What is a remote control policy?

Controlling policy for remote access through a RADIUS server is only a single example among multiple available. There is lot that can be achieved with a RADIUS server and AAA protocol. This not only helps in centralizing everything but helps you strengthen your security posture. If a policy needs to be updated, the time it takes to propagate the updated policies is greatly reduced. This could result in lowering operational costs in the long run.

What is the command ezvpn-author group radius?

In this configuration the command ‘aaa authorization network ezvpn-author group radius’ tells us that the configuration for Easy VPN group (policies) must be downloaded from a RADIUS server.

How many group policies do you need to configure a Radius server?

Let us be more specific about the requirement so that we can configure our RADIUS server. In our requirement we need to create two group policies:

Can two groups of remote users connect to the corporate network?

Now we are required to allow two sets or groups of remote users to connect to the corporate network. Each set must be assigned a different IP address. Most important, the remote users of one group should not be allowed to connect using the profile of the other group, because each group has a unique set of policies for accessing the corporate network.

Is Cisco router a VPN?

Since this is client server architecture in which we have a Cisco router as an Easy VPN Server, performing the responsibility of a server, the client end responsibility is fulfilled by:

How to disable automatic server selection in VPN?

In the VPN tab of the setting screen, uncheck Enable automatic server selection. Close the settings.

How to request remote access VA?

You may request remote access by visiting the Remote Access Self Service Portal ( only available while on VA's internal network).

How to enable TLS 1.1?

To enable TLS within Internet Explorer: Select ‘Tools’, then ‘Internet Options’, then the ‘Advanced’ tab. Enable the checkbox for ‘Use TL S 1.1’ (found towards the end of the list).

Is VA responsible for non-VA websites?

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