Cisco Anyconnect Wifi Associating



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Cisco Anyconnect Wifi Associating

Issue:

A user states that after attempting to connect to a wireless network, his connection status is initially “Associating…” and changes to “Limited or no connectivity.”

OR

A user states that her laptop is quickly switching between available wireless networks, but cannot establish an actual connection.

Cisco Anyconnect Wifi Associating

Cause and Prevention:

Cisco Anyconnect Wireless Associating

This issue frequently occurs when users select wireless networks with the basic Windows connection tool instead of Cisco Anyconnect. Advise users that they should ALWAYS use Cisco Anyconnect to select wireless networks.

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Resolution:

Ensure that the user entered the proper wireless security key, and that other devices (iPads or personal computers) can connect to the network. If the network is valid, do the following:

  • In the system tray, right click on the flag icon (“Solve PC issues”) and select “Troubleshoot a problem.”
  • Click “Network and Internet.”
  • Click “Network Adapter” and select next on the prompt that follows.
  • Select “Wireless Network Connection” and click next. Windows should begin automatic troubleshooting.
  • Click close to end troubleshooting and verify that Cisco Anyconnect can connect to a network.

If the issue is not resolved after this, schedule a session with a remote tech to have NIC drivers reinstalled.

Aug 10, 2011

I have a CISCO RV220W Wireless router, running the latest firmware (1.0.1.0) and CISCO's AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client v3.0.2052, and Windows 7, 64 bit. My laptop is a corporate based work laptop, and I am trying to use it to connect to my home network ( CISCO RV 220W ).
When I try to connect my PC via the wireless network (to the CISCO Router), via CISCO's AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client, the WiFi connection never actually takes place - rather the CISCO AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client s/w interface suggests that it is 'associating' and seems to go into an endless loop. It never receives a DHCP address from the CISCO router. ( see attached picture ).
If I disable the 'Cisco AnyConnect Network Access Manager' service, as well as the 'Cisco AnyConnect Network Access Manager Logon Module' service within Windows 7, I have no problems establishing a WiFi network with my CISCO router via the traditional Windows approach of connecting to a WiFi network. The inability to connect wirelessly comes back, when these services are re-enabled. It appears to me (a layman) as if the 'Network Access Manager' layer is preventing connection to the CISCO router via WiFi.
I have no problems connecting to the CISCO router using CISCO AnyConnect Secure Mobile client over a physical Ethernet cable. I also have a Belkin branded Wireless router that works perfectly with the CISCO AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client. All of the wireless settings on the CISCO RV220W router are factory default.
how I can get the CISCO AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client to play nicely with the CISCO Router when I wish to establish a WiFi connection?
I have also attached the Windows based Event Log associated with this trouble shooting - associated with the 'Network Access Manager' logging. SSID C&C@Home is the CISCO Router, whilst SSID Cam@Home is the Belkin wireless router.