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What should be done when an attempt to connect to VPN using Cisco AnyConnect generates this message: AnyConnect was not able to establish a connection to the specified secure gateway. Please try connecting again.
In the Windows Control Panel navigate to Internet options (Network and Internet Connections, and then Internet Options)
Once there, the user will need to select the Connections tab, and then LAN Settings. Make sure the option 'Use automatic configure script' is unchecked, reboot, and then retry Cisco AnyConnect.
More details on Cisco Anyconnect problem: As you can see from log: user was able to login, but Anyconnect client still failed to establish vpn connection. AnyConnect was not able to establish a connection to the specified secure gateway. Please try connecting again. Connection attempt has failed. This points to firewall or other security software not allowing this connection. Try disabling the security software. If you experience connection problems with the AnyConnect client, such as disconnections or the inability to establish an initial connection, obtain these files: The configuration file from the ASA in order to determine if anything in the configuration causes the connection failure. Anyconnect was not able to establish a connection to the secure gateway. Please try connecting again.
The objective of this document is to show you basic troubleshooting steps on some common errors on the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client. When installing the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client, errors may occur and troubleshooting may be needed for a successful setup.
Note that the errors discussed in this document is not an exhaustive list and varies with the configuration of the device used.
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Note: Before attempting to troubleshoot, it is recommended to gather some important information first about your system that might be needed during the troubleshooting process. To learn how, click here.
Solution: Try unplugging your network cable and reinserting it. If this does not work, you may have a link issue. The Network Access Manager may not be able to determine the correct link state of your adapter. Check the Connection Properties of your Network Interface Card (NIC) driver. You may have a 'Wait for Link' option in the Advanced Panel. When the setting is On, the wired NIC driver initialization code waits for auto negotiation to complete and then determines if a link is present.
Solution: Remove the Internet Monitor component in version 2.7 and upgrade to version 3.0 of ESET NOD32 AV.
Solution: Upgrade to the latest 7.6.2 AT&T Global Network Client.
Solution: In the McAfee Firewall central console, choose Advanced Tasks > Advanced options and Logging and uncheck the Block incoming fragments automatically check box in McAfee Firewall.
Solution: The third-party load balancer has no insight into the load on the Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) devices. Because the load balance functionality in the ASA is intelligent enough to evenly distribute the VPN load across the devices, using the internal ASA load balancing instead is recommended.
Solution: Upload the patch update to version 1.2.1.38 to resolve all dll issues.
Solution: Disable the Bonjour Printing Service by typing net stop “bonjour service” at the command prompt. A new version of mDNSResponder (1.0.5.11) has been produced by Apple. To resolve this issue, a new version of Bonjour is bundled with iTunes and made available as a separate download from the Apple web site.
Solution: Uninstall the Viscosity OpenVPN Client.
Solution: Uninstall the LSP module.
Solution: Connect to a Linksys router with factory settings. This setting allows a stable DTLS session and no interruption in pings. Add a rule to allow DTLS return traffic.
Solution: Uncheck the binding for all IM devices within the AnyConnect virtual adapter. The application dsagent.exe resides in C:WindowsSystemdgagent. Although it does not appear in the process list, you can see it by opening sockets with TCPview (sysinternals). When you terminate this process, normal operation of AnyConnect returns.
Solution: Determine if another application conflicted with the service by going to the Windows Administration Tools then make sure that the Cisco AnyConnect VPN Agent is not running. If it is running and the error message still appears, another VPN application on the workstation may need to be disabled or even uninstalled. After taking that action, reboot, and repeat this step.
Solution: Uninstall Kaspersky and refer to their forums for additional updates.
Solution: Disable the RRAS service.
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If you encounter other errors, contact the support center for your device.
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