Installation and Configuration Steps

Step 1: Download and Install the Cisco VPN Client

• Installation notes:
  
• The Mac client requires 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. Download the Cisco VPN Client from the Software page.
2. Windows (XP and Vista):
   • Save the software download (vpnclient-win-msi.exe) to your desktop or a local folder.
   • Navigate to the saved location and double-click on the vpnclient-win-msi.exe file to unzip the files. You will be prompted to specify the folder to extract the files to.
   • Select Start > My Computer (Vista: Start > Computer) and navigate to the folder to which you extracted the 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 display depending on how you have your Windows XP options set.
   • Follow the installation instructions on your screen.
     Note: If you have an older version of the Cisco VPN Client installed, you are prompted to uninstall the software before running the new installation.
   
   Mac:
   
   • Double-click the CiscoVPNClient drive image that was mounted on your desktop. 
   • Double-click the CiscoVPNClient.mpkg file to launch the installer.
     
   • Follow the installation instructions on your screen.
     
3. When the installation is complete you must restart your machine.

Step 2: Register and Download VPN Certificate

Last Updated: 1/14/08