
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 organisation. Watch overview (1:39) Download DUO + 10 licences for. AnyConnect is Virtual Private Network (VPN) software. A VPN is required to securely connect to UB services from off campus, such as My Virtual Computing Lab and UBfs Myfiles, or to Departmental VPNs or AdminVPN. Note: This software can be downloaded multiple times and does not limit the number of downloads. Download AnyConnect for 64-bit Linux. Jul 07, 2015 Totally sucks. Would rather it never worked at all instead of getting my hopes up. Protect your Applies To: UB faculty does these have in instructions below to connect. Staff using UBVPN; access to UB's databases including My Virtual Computing AnyConnect for Windows, I securely connect to UB If you maintain your the Virtual Private Network Compass 2g, Google Apps University at Buffalo Protect adjust your AnyConnect depot.

Installing the VPN Client
Download the AnyConnect VPN client for Windows. Note: If you're using Microsoft Edge, the program will download as a 'sys_attachment.do' file. You will need to rename the file to 'sys_attachment.msi'
- If you have the Windows Surface Pro X tablet with an ARM-based processor, you should download the AnyConnect VPN client for ARM64.
- Click Run on the Open File – Security Warning dialog box.
- Click Next in the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client Setup dialog box, then follow the steps to complete the installation. NOTE: We recommend you un-check everything (Web Security, Umbrella, etc) except for the VPN and the Diagnostic and Reporting Tool (DART). This will give you a minimal install. The other features are not supported so there's no need to install them.
Starting the VPN Client

- Go to Start->Programs->Cisco->Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client to launch the program.
- Enter vpn.uci.edu in the Ready toConnect to field, then press the Connect button.
- Select your desired connection profile from the Group drop-down menu:
- UCIFULL – Route all traffic through the UCI VPN.
- IMPORTANT: Use UCIFULL when accessing Library resources.
- UCI – Route only campus traffic through the UCI VPN. All other traffic goes through your normal Internet provider.
- Enter your UCInetID and password, then click OK.
- A banner window will appear. Click Accept to close that window. You are now connected!
Disconnecting the VPN Client
Ub Cisco Anyconnect App
When you are finished using the VPN, remember to disconnect.
- Right-click the AnyConnect client icon located in the system tray near the bottom right corner of your screen.
- Select Quit.
Choose Your OS:

Buffalo Vpn
Off Campus
To access Timberlake Server from off campus. You need first Connect a Virtual Private Network (VPN). This is because all UB CSE server only allows the UB IP (Internet Protocol) address to access. The timberlake server will block other non-UB IP address that you acquired from your home Internet Service Provider (ISP), such as Time Warner or Verizon.
To connect VPN, you need first Download and Configure the Windows VPN client software -- Cisco AnyConnect.
Step 1: Download and Install Cisco AnyConnect
- Go to https://www.buffalo.edu/ubit/service-guides/software/downloading/windows-software/managing-your-software/anyconnect.html.
- Click the blue
'Download'
button. Note: The UBIT system will ask you to input your UBITName and Password to verify your identify. - Double click on the downloaded
*.msi (e.g. anyconnect-win-3.1.11004-pre-deploy-k9.msi)
file to install Cisco AnyConnect. - Click on Next on the Welcome screen.
- Click on the bubble beside I accept the terms in the License Agreement.
- Click Next on the End-User License Agreement screen.
- Click Install on the Ready to Install screen.
- Depending on your computer’s security level you may be prompted by Windows to allow the AnyConnect client to change your PC. Accept the prompt to continue.
- Click Finish to complete the installation.
Step 2: Configure Cisco AnyConnect
- Click or tap on the
Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility
software app to launch the program. The icon looks like: - Enter ubvpn.buffalo.edu inside the text box. Like this:
- Click the
Connect
button to initiate the connection - Enter your
UBITName
and UBIT Password
when prompted and click OK
button. - Click
Accept
button in the prompted window. - If success, you will see a Cisco AnyConnect Icon with a Lock on you system tray (lower right corner) Like:
Go to this URL: http://pumpkinseed.cse.buffalo.edu. If you can see 'Congratulations! You're able to access the UB CSE Server!' like the figure shown below, it means you've successfully connected the UB VPN and you can start working on the next step.
Next, we need to Download and Install PuTTY to access the timberlake server. PuTTY is an open-source terminal emulator, serial console and network file transfer application for Windows. It lets you connect to remote systems, such as UBUnix, from your PC. After providing your UBITName and Password to log on to the remote computer, you can enter commands that will be executed as if you were entering them directly on the remote computer. Step 3: Download and Install PuTTY
- Go to https://www.buffalo.edu/ubit/service-guides/software/downloading/windows-software/managing-your-software/anyconnect.html.
- Click the blue
'Download PuTTY from UB'
button. Note: The UBIT system will ask you to input your UBITName and Password to verify your identify. - Double click on the downloaded
*.exe (e.g. win_PuTTY_63_20151222.exe)
file to install PuTTY. - When the Welcome installer window appears, click Run.
- Select Run the PuTTY 0.63 installer, then click Run.
- When the Welcome setup window appears click Next.
- Select the location where you want to install PuTTY then click Next. The default location is recommended.
- Select the Start Menu folder where you want the PuTTY shortcuts to be installed, then click Next. The default folder is recommended.
- Select any additional options you want to use then click Next. The default options are recommended.
- Ensure that the installation options displayed are correct then click Install.
- Please wait while PuTTY is installed on your computer. When the installation is complete, select whether you want to view the README.txt document for PuTTY then click Finish.
Step 4: Connect Timberlake Server using PuTTY
- Click or tap on the
PuTTY
software app to launch the program. The icon looks like: - In the Host Name field, enter timberlake.cse.buffalo.edu and leave the default port
22
. Like this: - Click the
Open
button to initiate the connection - Click
Yes
button in the prompted window. (For the first time) - Enter your
UBITName
and press Enter
- Enter your
UBIT Password
and press Enter
.
- You will be brought to your prompt in Timberlake server.
On Campus
You can use UB_Secure Wi-Fi instead of a VPN client. UB_Secure encrypts all network traffic from your device to UB. You can also connect securely using ResNet in the residence halls and campus apartments instead. Check the following webpage: Windows 8/8.1/10Windows 7Windows Vista
Go to this URL: http://pumpkinseed.cse.buffalo.edu. If you can see 'Congratulations! You're able to access the UB CSE Server!' like the figure shown below, it means you can access the CSE server and you can start working on the next step.
First, we need to Download and Install PuTTY to access the timberlake server. PuTTY is an open-source terminal emulator, serial console and network file transfer application for Windows. It lets you connect to remote systems, such as UBUnix, from your PC. After providing your UBITName and Password to log on to the remote computer, you can enter commands that will be executed as if you were entering them directly on the remote computer. Step 1: Download and Install PuTTY
- Go to https://www.buffalo.edu/ubit/service-guides/software/downloading/windows-software/managing-your-software/putty.html.
- Click the blue
'Download PuTTY from UB'
button. Note: The UBIT system will ask you to input your UBITName and Password to verify your identify. - Double click on the downloaded
*.exe (e.g. win_PuTTY_63_20151222.exe)
file to install PuTTY. - When the Welcome installer window appears, click Run.
- Select Run the PuTTY 0.63 installer, then click Run.
- When the Welcome setup window appears click Next.
- Select the location where you want to install PuTTY then click Next. The default location is recommended.
- Select the Start Menu folder where you want the PuTTY shortcuts to be installed, then click Next. The default folder is recommended.
- Select any additional options you want to use then click Next. The default options are recommended.
- Ensure that the installation options displayed are correct then click Install.
- Please wait while PuTTY is installed on your computer. When the installation is complete, select whether you want to view the README.txt document for PuTTY then click Finish.
Step 2: Connect Timberlake Server using PuTTY
- Click or tap on the
PuTTY
software app to launch the program. The icon looks like: - In the Host Name field, enter timberlake.cse.buffalo.edu and leave the default port
22
. Like this: - Click the
Open
button to initiate the connection - Click
Yes
button in the prompted window. (For the first time) - Enter your
UBITName
and press Enter
- Enter your
UBIT Password
and press Enter
.
- You will be brought to your prompt in Timberlake server.
Off Campus
To access Timberlake Server from off campus. You need first Connect a Virtual Private Network (VPN). This is because all UB CSE server only allows the UB IP (Internet Protocol) address to access. The timberlake server will block other non-UB IP address that you acquired from your home Internet Service Provider (ISP), such as Time Warner or Verizon.
To connect VPN, you need first Download and Configure the Windows VPN client software -- Cisco AnyConnect.
Step 1: Download and Install Cisco AnyConnect
- Go to https://www.buffalo.edu/ubit/service-guides/software/downloading/macintosh-software/managing-mac-software/anyconnect.html.
- Click the blue
'Download'
button. Note: The UBIT system will ask you to input your UBITName and Password to verify your identify. - Double click on the downloaded
*.dmg (e.g. anyconnect-macosx-i386-4.1.06020-k9.dmg)
file to start install Cisco AnyConnect. - Double click on the AnyConnect icon on the prompted window to install Cisco AnyConnect.
- Click on Continue on the Welcome screen.
- Click Continue on the End-User License Agreement screen.
- Click Accept to accept the terms of the software license agreement.
- Click Continue on the Destination Selection screen.
- Click Install on the Installation Type screen.
- Depending on your computer’s security level you may be prompted by Windows to allow the AnyConnect client to change your OSX. Type your OSX username and password and click Install Software to continue.
- Click Close to complete the installation.
Step 2: Configure Cisco AnyConnect
- Click or tap on the
Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client
software app to launch the program. The icon looks like: - Enter ubvpn.buffalo.edu inside the text box. Like this:
- Click the
Connect
button to initiate the connection - Enter your
UBITName
and UBIT Password
when prompted and click OK
button. - Click
Accept
button in the prompted window. - If success, you will see a Cisco AnyConnect Icon with a Lock on you system tray (upper right corner) Like:
Go to this URL: http://pumpkinseed.cse.buffalo.edu. If you can see 'Congratulations! You're able to access the UB CSE Server!' like the figure shown below, it means you've successfully connected the UB VPN and you can start working on the next step.
Next, we need to use Terminal to access the timberlake server.
Step 3: Use Terminal to Access Timberlake Server
- Click or tap on the
Terminal
app (Inside the other
folder) to launch the program. The icon looks like: - Type ssh Your_UBITName@timberlake.cse.buffalo.edu inside the terminal, change
`Your_UBITName'
to you own UBIT Name. Like this: - Hit
Enter
and type your own UBIT Password
Like this: .
Hit Enter
again - You will be brought to your prompt in Timberlake server.
On Campus
You can use UB_Secure Wi-Fi instead of a VPN client. UB_Secure encrypts all network traffic from your device to UB. You can also connect securely using ResNet in the residence halls and campus apartments instead. Check the following webpage: Mac OS X 10.7 +
Go to this URL: http://pumpkinseed.cse.buffalo.edu. If you can see 'Congratulations! You're able to access the UB CSE Server!' like the figure shown below, it means you can access the CSE server and you can start working on the next step.
Next, we need to use Terminal to access the timberlake server.
Step 1: Use Terminal to Access Timberlake Server
- Click or tap on the
Terminal
app (Inside the other
folder) to launch the program. The icon looks like: - Type ssh Your_UBITName@timberlake.cse.buffalo.edu inside the terminal, change
`Your_UBITName'
to you own UBIT Name. Like this: - Hit
Enter
and type your own UBIT Password
Like this: .
Hit Enter
again - You will be brought to your prompt in Timberlake server.
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Off Campus
To access Timberlake Server from off campus. You need first Connect a Virtual Private Network (VPN). This is because all UB CSE server only allows the UB IP (Internet Protocol) address to access. The timberlake server will block other non-UB IP address that you acquired from your home Internet Service Provider (ISP), such as Time Warner or Verizon.
To connect VPN, you need first Download and Install the openconnect Software.
Step 1: Install openconnect and Connect to UB VPN
- Open a
Terminal
- Install openconnect. For Ubuntu, type sudo apt-get install openconnect
- Type echo -n YOUR_UBITPASSWORD | sudo openconnect -u YOUR_UBIT_NAME --passwd-on-stdin ubvpn.buffalo.edu inside the terminal, change
`YOUR_UBIT_NAME'
to you own UBIT Name, change `YOUR_UBITPASSWORD'
to you own UBIT Password. - Hit
Enter
and your're good to go.
Go to this URL: http://pumpkinseed.cse.buffalo.edu. If you can see 'Congratulations! You're able to access the UB CSE Server!' like the figure shown below, it means you can access the CSE server and you can start working on the next step.
Step 2: Use Terminal to Access Timberlake Server
- Open a
Terminal
- Type ssh Your_UBITName@timberlake.cse.buffalo.edu inside the terminal, change
`Your_UBITName'
to you own UBIT Name. Like this: - Hit
Enter
and type your own UBIT Password
Like this: .
Hit Enter
again - You will be brought to your prompt in Timberlake server.
On Campus
You can use UB_Secure Wi-Fi instead of a VPN client. UB_Secure encrypts all network traffic from your device to UB. You can also connect securely using ResNet in the residence halls and campus apartments instead. Go to this URL: http://pumpkinseed.cse.buffalo.edu. If you can see 'Congratulations! You're able to access the UB CSE Server!' like the figure shown below, it means you can access the CSE server and you can start working on the next step.
Step 1: Use Terminal to Access Timberlake Server
- Open a
Terminal
- Type ssh Your_UBITName@timberlake.cse.buffalo.edu inside the terminal, change
`Your_UBITName'
to you own UBIT Name. Like this: - Hit
Enter
and type your own UBIT Password
Like this: .
Hit Enter
again - You will be brought to your prompt in Timberlake server.