Installation and Configuration Steps

Step 1: Download and Install the Cisco VPN Client

• Mac OS X 10.4+ requires Cisco VPN Client 4.9.
• Windows XP machines should be updated with Service Pack 2.
• The current VPN Client 5.0 is Vista compatible.
• You will temporarily lose your network connection. You must reboot the system to reconnect.

1. Be sure to uninstall any previous versions of VPN before you begin.
2. Download the Cisco VPN Client from the Software page.
3. Windows (XP and Vista):
   • Save the file to your desktop or a local folder.
   • Navigate to the saved location and double-click on the vpnclient-win-msi-5.0.05.0290-k9 file to unzip it. You will be prompted to specify the folder to place the files into upon extraction.
   • If the installation does not start automatically, select Start > My Computer (Vista: Start > Computer) and navigate to the folder with the extracted installation files (12 files).
   • Double-click the vpnclient_setup.msi file to launch the Cisco VPN Client installer.
     
     Note: The file extension (.msi) may or may not be displayed depending on your Windows XP options.
   • Follow the installation instructions on your screen.
     Note: If you have an older version of the Cisco VPN Client installed, you will be prompted to uninstall the software before running the new installation.
   
   Mac:
   
   • Double-click the CiscoVPNClient drive image mounted on your desktop. 
   • Double-click the CiscoVPNClient.mpkg file to launch the installer.
     
   • Follow the installation instructions on your screen.
4. When the installation is complete you must restart your machine.

Step 2: Register and Download VPN Certificate

Last Updated: 7/24/09