Configuring the Cisco VPN Client
The Cisco VPN Client runs on a computer and communicates with an Easy
VPN Server to create a VPN between the user and the server. Installing and
configuring the Cisco VPN Client on a remote user’s computer requires the
following steps:
Step 1. Install the Cisco VPN Client software on the computer.
Step 2. Create at least one client connection entry. This includes configuring
the IP address of the server and preshared keys or certificates.
You can configure multiple connection entries, but only one
can be used at a time.
Step 3. Configure authentication parameters such as group authentication,
mutual group authentication, or certificate authentication.
Step 4. Configure transparent tunneling, which allows the tunnel to work
through a router or firewall doing NAT or PAT. Access to local
LAN resources, and the use of IPsec over UDP or TCP, can also
be enabled here.
Step 5. Optionally add backup VPN servers.
Step 6. Configure the Internet connection. This can be either through a
home LAN, or through dialup using Microsoft Dial-Up
Networking or a local ISP.