VPN with Android
VPN with Android
In the following you'll find a description of how to configure a VPN network connection in order to connect to the Technische Universität Dresden.
Preconditions:
- a WiFi aware smartphone, tablet or a cell phone running Android
- time and date must be set correctly
- ZIH-user account
Step1:
Install AnyConnect App from Google Playstore
Step 2:
Start Any Connect.
Step 3:
Accept AnyConnect License Terms.
Step 4:
Do not permit telephone calls via AnyConnect.
Step 5:
Click on connections and create a new one.
Step 6:
In connection editor enter:
Description: TU Dresden (or another text)
Server-address: vpn2.zih.tu-dresden.de
Advanced configuration: -
Step 7:
Turn on the AnyConnect-VPN switch (see Step 5)
Step 8:
Enter your credentials
Group: TUD-vpn-all
Username: ZIH-Username@tu-dresden.de
Password: your ZIH-password
Then click on "Connect"
Step 9:
Verify the connection request:
Step 10:
The key symbol in the top line of your display indicates an active VPN connection:
Characteristics:
- AnyConnect VPN can be used from within eduroam and guest (VPN/WEB) WiFi service at TU Dresden