VPN Mobile Device - Android

Overview

How to install the Rensselaer's VPN on an Android device.

Procedures or Details

Downloading and Connect to the VPN:

1. Download Cisco AnyConnect from the Google Play Store
2. Open the App and Click on OK to accept the End User License Agreement
3. Tap Connections, then Add New VPN Connection
4. Type in the following:
   • Description:  RPI VPN (just a suggestion)
   • Server Address:  vpn.net.rpi.edu (for Faculty/Staff) vpn.stu.rpi.edu (for Students)
   • Advanced Preferences: Don't make any changes
5. Click Done and click the back arrow < button located in the top left corner.
6. To the right of AnyConnect VPN, move the slider from Off to On
7. A pop-up window appears, type in the following:
   • Group:  Leave as RensselaerSSLVPN
   • Username:  Your RCS ID 
   • Password:  Your RCS password
8. Click Connect and then click Ok in the Connection Request pop-up
9. You are now connected to the VPN.

Disconnect from the VPN:

1. To the right of AnyConnect VPN, move the slider button to the left to Off and it should show Disconnected. 

Last Reviewed:  23-Jul-2020