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Cisco IPSec VPN-client for Windows

The Cisco IPSec VPN client that comes with the VPN server supports
the Windows versions from XP to Windows7.

The VPN client configuration has been adapted to the TU/e situation
already, so configuring it is fairly straightforward.

Several connection profiles have been defined. The characteristics of
each of these profiles are:

TUe profile

  • No data encryption
  • Only network traffic with a destination in the TU/e network will go
    through the tunnel (Split Tunneling)

TUe-des Profile            

  • des encryption
  • All network traffic will go through the tunnel (No Split Tunneling)


    Advice: Choose this profile if you want to use the library's full text
    magazines and search systems.

TUe-3des Profile

  • 3des encryption
  • All network traffic will go through the tunnel
  • Only access to/from the TU/e network (131.155.*.*)

These profiles make use of NT Domain authentication. If popserver
authentication is used, you need to add @tue at the end of your user ID.

Using encryption will result in lower performance.

When installing the client, you need to have a working internet
connection.

There is also a frequently asked questions list.

Procedure IPSec VPN-client

  • For Windows Vista, you need to install Microsoft's hotfix KB952876 .
  • Download/install the IPSec VPN client software.
  • (Optional) Define a Windows XP of a Windows7 Firewall Exception.

Installing IPSec VPN client

The following IPSec VPN-clients are available:

  • Click “Run”
  • After downloading the message "User Account Control" will appear. Click on "Yes" and the installation procedure will start
  • Click “OK”
  • Select the language and click "OK"
     
  • Exit all programs and  click "Next"
  • Use default values.
  • Click on "Finish"
  • On "You must restart..." click on "Yes"

Setting up a VPN connection

  • In the Start menu, go to All Programs > Cisco Systems VPN Client >
    VPN Client 
  • Select the desired connection entry and click "Connect"
  • Fill in your user name and password and click Ok