Behavior of Cisco AnyConnect Client Auto-Reconnect

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Sure, here's a detailed explanation of the behavior of Cisco AnyConnect client auto-reconnect:

1. By default, Cisco AnyConnect attempts to re-establish a VPN connection when you lose connectivity to the secure gateway. This means that if the connection between the client and the secure gateway is lost, for example due to network congestion or a temporary interruption, Cisco AnyConnect will automatically attempt to reconnect to the secure gateway. This feature helps to ensure that users can maintain a VPN connection even in the event of temporary network disruptions.

2. With respect to VPN load balancing and Cisco AnyConnect reconnect, the client reconnects to the cluster member with the highest priority. When using VPN load balancing, the VPN traffic is distributed across multiple secure gateway cluster members. In this scenario, if the client loses connectivity to one cluster member, Cisco AnyConnect will attempt to reconnect to the cluster member with the highest priority. This helps to ensure that the client is always connected to an available cluster member.

3. Cisco AnyConnect reconnects when the network interface changes, whether the IP of the NIC changes or whether connectivity switches from one NIC to another; for example, wireless to wired or vice versa. If the client changes its network interface, for example by switching from a wireless to a wired connection or vice versa, Cisco AnyConnect will automatically attempt to reconnect to the secure gateway. This feature helps to ensure that the client can maintain a VPN connection even when switching between different types of network interfaces.

4. With respect to VPN load balancing and Cisco AnyConnect reconnect, the client reconnects directly to the cluster member to which it was previously connected. If the client loses connectivity to a cluster member and needs to reconnect, Cisco AnyConnect will attempt to reconnect directly to the cluster member to which it was previously connected. This helps to ensure a seamless reconnection experience for the client.

5. By default, Cisco AnyConnect attempts to re-establish a VPN connection following a system resume. If the client device is put into sleep mode or hibernation, or if the user logs out and then logs back in, Cisco AnyConnect will automatically attempt to reconnect to the secure gateway. This feature helps to ensure that users can maintain a VPN connection even after a period of inactivity or when switching between different user sessions.

Overall, these features help to ensure that users can maintain a reliable and uninterrupted VPN connection, even in the face of network disruptions, changes in network interfaces, or other interruptions.