Cisco FTD (and ASA) Creating AnyConnect Profiles
Jul07

Cisco FTD (and ASA) Creating AnyConnect Profiles

KB ID 0001685 Problem A few days ago I did an article on Deploying Cisco AnyConnect with the Cisco FTD, there I glossed over the AnyConnect profile section. For a long time now, we have been able to edit the AnyConnect profile from within the firewall (if we are running ASA code!) But for the FTD we need to take a step backwards and go back to using the ‘offline’ AnyConnect profile editor. Solution Firstly you need to...

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Cisco FTD Deploy AnyConnect (from FDM)
Jun26

Cisco FTD Deploy AnyConnect (from FDM)

KB ID 0001682 Problem In this article I will focus on ‘Remote Access’ VPN, which for Cisco FTD means using the AnyConnect client. Ive spent years deploying this solution for ASA so it’s a product I know well. As with all things Cisco, there are a couple of things that could trip you up. Let’s get them out of the way first. If you are used to AnyConnect then you probably have the client software. It’s the...

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AnyConnect –  ‘VPN establishment capability for a remote user..
Apr24

AnyConnect – ‘VPN establishment capability for a remote user..

KB ID 0000546  Problem If you connect to to a client via RDP then try and run the AnyConnect client, you will see one of these errors; VPN establishment capability for a remote user is disabled. A VPN connection will not be established   VPN establishment capability from a Remote Desktop is disabled. A VPN connection will not be established This, behaviour is default, and despite me trawling the internet to find a solution (most...

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Cisco Firepower 1010 Configuration
Apr23

Cisco Firepower 1010 Configuration

KB ID 0001673 Background This page will be used as a central repository and ‘index’ for configuration on the Cisco Firepower 1010 series firewall. I intend to add to it as I test the capabilities and work out any problems whilst trialing/deploying and operating this platform. Config Documents VPN Firepower 1000 series running ASA Code. General Cisco Firepower 1010 Licensing Reimage Cisco 1010 ASA to FTD VPN EZVPN Is not...

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Cisco ASA – Update Activation Key (From ASDM)
Apr01

Cisco ASA – Update Activation Key (From ASDM)

KB ID 0001662 Problem I recently did a post on adding extra licences to AnyConnect, (with the current surge of people working from home). I exclusively work at command line, so when I was asked how to do the same in the ASDM I had to go and check 🙂 Solution Connect to your firewalls ASDM console, then navigate to > Configuration > Device Management > Licensing > Activation Key > Enter you new Activation Key > Update...

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Get Free Cisco AnyConnect Licences For COVID-19 Homeworkers
Mar17

Get Free Cisco AnyConnect Licences For COVID-19 Homeworkers

KB ID 0001661 Problem Cisco released information on their blog a few days ago to say that they would be offering free Umbrella, Duo and AnyConnect Licences to customers in the wake of the the COVID-19 outbreak. Thats great news, but there’s no information on how to get the AnyConnect licences. It just says speak to your Cisco partner. As I am a Cisco partner I was confused, and it seems my colleagues were also. So I contacted...

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