Cisco Systems OL-5490-01 manual Obtaining the VPN Client Software, Preconfiguring the VPN Client

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Chapter 2 Installing the VPN Client

Obtaining the VPN Client Software

Obtaining the VPN Client Software

The VPN Client software is available from the Cisco website and comes as a disk image file (vpnclient-<version>-GUI.k9.dmg). Only system administrators can obtain and distribute the VPN Client software.

To obtain the installer:

Step 1 Copy or download the image file to your Desktop.

Step 2 Double-click to extract the VPN Client installer to your Desktop.

Step 3 The image file remains on the Desktop.

Preconfiguring the VPN Client

This section describes how to distribute preconfigured configuration files (user profiles) and GUI preference files to the VPN Client installer.

•To distribute custom user profiles to the installer program, place the files in the Profiles folder of the VPN Client installer.

•To distribute custom images, place the files in the Resources folder of the VPN Client installer.

•To distribute custom global profiles, place the vpnclient.ini in the VPN Client installer directory.

Note Refer to the Cisco VPN Client Administrator Guide for information on creating user profiles, global profiles, and the complete list of file parameters, keywords, and values.

To access the installer directory

Step 1 Double-click the vpnclient installer icon. (Figure 2-1).

Figure 2-1 Installer Icon

Alternately, you can right-click (control-click) the VPN Client installer icon and choose Open from the menu.

Figure 2-2shows the vpnclient installer directory. This directory contains the installer package and any preconfigured files in the Profiles and Resources folders.

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Contents VPN Client User Guide for Mac OS VPN Client User Guide for Mac OS N T E N T S Authentication Changing the Password on a Personal Certificate Notifications Contents AudienceTerminology Related DocumentationDocument Conventions Cisco.com Obtaining DocumentationData Formats Documentation CD-ROMOrdering Documentation Obtaining Technical AssistanceDocumentation Feedback Technical Assistance Center Cisco TAC WebsiteObtaining Additional Publications and Information Cisco TAC Escalation CenterUnderstanding the VPN Client Connection TechnologiesVPN Client Overview VPN Client Features Program FeaturesAdministrator Guide Authentication Features IPSec FeaturesVPN Client IPSec Attributes IPSec Attribute DescriptionXauth OL-5490-01 Verifying System Requirements Gathering Information You NeedPreconfiguring the VPN Client Obtaining the VPN Client SoftwarePreconfiguring the User Profile Preconfiguring the Global ProfileInstalling the VPN Client AuthenticationAuthorization Window VPN Client Installation Process IntroductionAccepting the License Agreement Selecting the Application DestinationChoosing the Installation Type Select Destination WindowEasy Install Window 10 Install Software Progress Window 11 Successful Installation Confirmation Window Uninstalling the VPN Client CLI Version Install Script NotesSudo /usr/local/bin/vpnuninstall Enter your password OL-5490-01 Navigating the User Interface VPN Client MenuOperating in Simple Mode Choosing a Run ModeVPN Client Window-Simple Mode Connection Entries Menu Main Menus-Simple ModeStatus Menu Operating in Advanced Mode VPN Client Window-Advanced ModeToolbar Action Buttons-Advanced Mode Main Tabs-Advanced ModeMain Menus-Advanced Mode Connection Entries MenuCertificates Menu 10 Status MenuRight-Click Menus Log MenuConnection Entries Tab Right-Click Menu 14 Connection Entries Right-Click MenuCertificates Tab Right-Click Menu 15 Certificates Tab Right-Click MenuConfiguring Connection Entries Creating a Connection EntryVPN Client Window Authentication Methods Group AuthenticationMutual Group Authentication Certificate AuthenticationCertificate Authentication Transport Settings Transport ParametersTransparent Tunneling Mode Enable Transport TunnelingAllow Local LAN Access Backup Servers Peer Response TimeoutEnter the hostname or IP address of the backup server to add Configuring Connection Entries Backup Servers Checking Prerequisites Establishing a Connection2shows the VPN Client window in simple mode Connecting to a Default Connection Entry Choosing Authentication MethodsShared Key Authentication VPN Group Name and Password Authentication Radius Server AuthenticationSecurID Authentication User Authentication for RadiusUsing Digital Certificates User Authentication for RSA SecurIDUsing the Certificate Store Enrolling and Managing CertificatesEnrolling Certificates Certificate StoreOnline Certificate Enrollment Entry Field Description Viewing the Enrollment Request Managing Enrollment RequestsDeleting an Enrollment Request Changing the Password on an Enrollment Request Retrying an Enrollment RequestImporting a Certificate Viewing a CertificateCertificate Properties Exporting a Certificate Whether the export is successfulDeleting a Certificate Successful Export Prompt11 Password Prompt for Deleting Enrollment Certificates Verifying a CertificateChanging the Password on a Personal Certificate Managing Connection Entries Importing a Connection EntryModifying a Connection Entry Import VPN ConnectionConnection Entry Settings Deleting a Connection EntryEnable Logging Event LoggingClear Logging Set Logging OptionsLog Class Description Module Opening the Log Window Logging LevelsViewing Statistics Log WindowTunnel Details Field DescriptionCisco VPN Client Administrator Guide lists all Route DetailsNotifications Statistics Window-Route Details10 Notifications Window D E IN-2 IN-3 IN-4 IN-5 IN-6 IN-7 IN-8