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Networking
VPN
Cisco Client
Introduction
Step 1: Download & Install
Step 2: Register VPN Certificate
Step 3: Import the VPN Certificate
Step 4: Create Connection
Step 5: UDP Connection
Step 6: Firewall
Step 7: Windows XP Only
Step 8: Advanced Configuration-Windows Only
Step 9: Establish a Connection
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Step 3: Import the VPN certificate

Please see the VPN Certificates: Understanding and Managing document for more information on how the VPN service uses certificates for authentication.

  1. Start the Cisco VPN Client.
    Windows: Start > All Programs > Cisco Systems VPN Client > VPN Client
    Mac: Applications > VPN Client
  2. Select Certificates > Import.
    Note: The Import button may not give you access to all of the import options.
  3. The Import Certificates dialog box displays.
    Windows:
    • Select Import from File and click Browse.
    • Navigate to the directory where you downloaded your certificate from the NetReg page. Select the certificate file (xxx.user.vpn.cmu.local or for the VPN-Library network xxx.library.vpn.cmu.edu).
    • In the Import Password field, type the password that you assigned to the certificate in NetReg.

      OPTIONAL CONNECTION PASSWORD:
      • If your computer is used in a "shared" environment (e.g., a shared workspace, shared with your children or spouse, etc.) type a "connection" password in the New Password field.
        Note: This password does not replace the NetReg certificate"import" password. The "connection" password will be requested each time you connect to the VPN service. Make a mental note of the password you select. You will need to contact the Help Center if you forget this password.
      • Retype the password in the Confirm Password field.
    • Click Import.
    • A Certificate successfully imported prompt should display. Click OK.
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    Mac:
    •  Click in the Import Path field and click Browse.
    • Navigate to the directory where you downloaded your certificate from the NetReg pages. Select the certificate file (xxx.user.vpn.cmu.local.p12 or for the VPN-Library network, xxx.library.vpn.cmu.edu.p12).
    • In the Import Password field, type the password that you assigned to the certificate in NetReg.
      OPTIONAL CONNECTION PASSWORD:
      • If your computer is used in a "shared" environment (e.g., a shared workspace, shared with your children or spouse, etc.) type a "connection" password in the New Password field.
      • Note: This password does not replace the NetReg certificate "import" password. The "connection" password will be requested each time you connect to the VPN service. Make a mental note of the password you select. You will need to contact the Help Center if you forget this password.
      • Retype the password in the Confirm Password field.
    • Click Import.
    • A Certificate successfully imported prompt should display. Click OK.
    •   The certificate is now listed on the Certificate tab within the VPN Client window.

    NOTE:  If you are following the steps for renewing a certificate, your process is now complete.  You do not need to continue to create and configure a VPN connection, as you have already done so in the past.  All other users, please continue with Step 4.

    next stepStep 4: Create & Configure a VPN Connection

    Last Updated:  1/29/09