Chapter 1 Understanding the VPN Client

VPN Client Features

VPN Client Features

The tables in the following sections describe the VPN Client features.

Table 1-1lists the VPN Client main features.

Table 1-1 VPN Client Main Features

Features

Description

 

 

 

 

Operating System

Mac OS Version 10.2 or later

 

 

 

 

 

 

Connection types

 

async serial PPP

 

 

 

Internet-attached Ethernet

 

 

 

DSL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note The VPN Client for Mac OS X does not support Bluetooth

 

 

 

 

 

wireless technology.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Protocol

IP

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tunnel protocol

IPSec

 

 

 

 

 

 

User Authentication

 

RADIUS

 

 

 

RSA SecurID

 

 

 

VPN server internal user list

 

 

 

PKI digital certificates

 

 

 

NT Domain (Windows NT)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Program Features

The VPN Client supports the Program features listed in Table 1-2.

Table 1-2 Program Features

Program Feature

Description

 

 

Servers Supported

Cisco IOS devices that support Easy VPN server functionality

 

VPN 3000 Series Concentrators

 

Cisco PIX Firewall Series, Version 6.2 or later

 

 

 

Interfaces supported

Graphical user interface

 

Command line interface

 

 

Online Help

Complete browser-based context-sensitive Help

 

Note The online help requires MS Internet Explorer.

 

 

Local LAN access

The ability to access resources on a local LAN while connected

 

through a secure gateway to a central-site VPN server (if the central

 

site grants permission).

 

 

 

VPN Client User Guide for Mac OS X

 

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