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Cisco AnyConnect VPN is disconnecting over and over
My work laptop uses Cisco AnyConnect VPN. I am connected to my work laptop through an ethernet cable. Wifi is not allowed. I have been working for this company with this set up for almost three years and have not had any problems until December 2024.
In December 2024 I started having an issue with the VPN disconnecting and reconnecting over and over again to the point that it was doing it almost every minute. I contacted my work Help Desk and they determined that the issue was with my ISP which is Xfinity. I've been an Xfinity customer for about 11 years. My work Help Desk tech stated that they had worked for Xfinity in the past and that sometimes there is an issue with a Business line that affects the signals. They advised that I contact Xfinity and ask them to send a "reset signal" to my modem. It took several hours, but I was finally able to reach an Xfinity agent who got in contact with someone from the next tier/level of tech service and got authorization and the "reset signal" was sent. That resolved the issue at that time.
Since January 2025 I've had a few instance where I've lost the VPN connection but it was only once and after restarting the computer the VPN connected. It did not happen over and over like it did in December.
Starting last Tuesday, 03/11/2025, I began to have the issue again where the VPN would disconnect/connect over and over again until it was happening almost every minute. I contacted my work Help Desk and they did not see any issue on their side. Given that I had this same issue in December 2024, I tried to contact Xfinity to get a "reset signal" sent to my modem. I was unsuccessful. My work Help Desk person suggested that maybe a boost in speed may help. That night I increased my Xfinity internet speed 2X greater hoping that might help. It didn't. The next day I had the same issue. I had to take time off for work because I work in a production environment and cannot work without being connected to the VPN.
I spent several hours Friday trying to get to an Xfinity agent. I ended up chatting with at least 3 different agents. I could not get anyone to understand my request to reach out to the next level of tech service and request to have "reset signal" sent to see if this would work again. The last agent I chatted with did do a check of the modem's boot files. I asked for the results of checking the boot files and he told me there were files that could not be troubleshooted through the backend. I asked more than once about getting a "reset signal" sent to no avail.
He told me I needed to get a new modem. He reassured me that getting an XFi Complete modem would resolve my issue with the work VPN. It did not. I logged onto my work laptop yesterday (Saturday, 03/15/2025) and today (Sunday, 03/16/2025) and I have the same issue. The VPN stayed connected for about 15 minutes then began disconnecting/reconnecting almost every minute.
I have tried: restarting and/or shutting down the work laptop; unplugging/plugging the ethernet cable; restarting the Gateway. Nothing has helped.
I am at my wit's end. I have increased my internet speed and have purchased a new Xfinity modem and I am still having the issue. I cannot work without being able to stay connected to my work VPN.
XfinityEricB
Official Employee
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2K Messages
15 days ago
Can you send us a direct message with your full name, name of account holder (if different), and service address please?
To send a "Direct Message" to Xfinity Support:
Click "Sign In" if necessary
Click the "Direct Messaging" icon (speech bubble)
Click the "New message" (pencil and paper) icon
The "To:" line prompts you to "Type the name of a person". Instead, type "Xfinity Support" there
As you are typing a drop-down list appears. Select "Xfinity Support" from that list
An "Xfinity Support" graphic replaces the "To:" line
Type your message in the text area near the bottom of the window
Press Enter to send it
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EG
Expert
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109.5K Messages
15 days ago
@user_wmy8qt @XfinityEricB
Please circle back here and post any possible solutions for the issue here in these open public forums so that all readers here may benefit from the exchange / info. This is in keeping with the spirit for which these public help forums were originally intended. Thank you.
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ericmtnbkr
2 Messages
15 days ago
I have the same problem with Cisco Anyconnect VPN. If you hear back from Xfinity Support please let us know!
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user_wmy8qt
2 Messages
10 days ago
Unfortunately, it appears there is no solution. Xfinity Support just suggested that I set up an appointment to have someone come to my house. I'm not sure what that will accomplish. Xfinity Support stated that everything looks fine from their view. That's what everyone said. Everything else is fine. Everything else is working as expected.
But the one thing that isn't working as expected is the VPN issue which is a fairly recent problem. I'm just going around and around in circles and no one is listening to what the actual problem is. They just go through the same steps over and over. And they try to sell me something.
I'll probably lose my job over this. If I can't stay connected to the VPN then I can't be productive.
Almost 3 years and no issue until now. I just keep repeating myself. I hope others can find a solution.
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