Set-up and usage of a Virtual Private Network using the Cisco VPN Client
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You can easily create a VPN password yourself via https://password.ugent.be
Please note that you can only create or change a VPN password from a computer connected to the UGent Network (in the studenthomes only after a VPN connection). Installation of the Cisco VPN client for Vista, XP and 2000
- You can download the latest version of the VPN client software (9 Mb). After agreeing with the Statement concerning the use of Cisco VPN client, click on the link that apllies to your system, then click on "run" (possibly twice).
- In the following window (language choice), click 'ok'.
- Accept, when desired, the licence agreement by checking the option 'I accept the licence agreement', and then choose 'Next'.
- Choose 'Next' if you accept the standard location for installation of your files.
- Choose 'Next' to proceed with the installation.
- Click 'Finish' to complete the installation procedure.
- Click 'Yes' to reboot your PC.
- After rebooting, you can open the Cisco VPN Client via the shortcut on your desktop.
Installation of the Cisco VPN client for Vista, XP and 2000
- You can download the latest version of the VPN client software (9 Mb). After agreeing with the Statement concerning the use of Cisco VPN client, click on the link that apllies to your system, then click on "execute" (possibly twice).
- In the window WinZip Self-Extractor, choos 'unzip'.
- In the following window (language choice), click 'ok'.
- Click 'next' in the welcoming screen.
- Accept, when desired, the licence agreement by checking the option 'I accept the licence agreement', and then choose 'Next'.
- Choose 'Next' if you accept the standard location for installation of your files.
- Choose 'Next' to proceed with the installation.
- Click 'Finish' to complete the installation procedure.
- Click 'Yes' to reboot your PC.
- After rebooting, open the Cisco VPN Client via 'Start'- Programs - Cisco Systems VPN Client, VPN Client.
- Download the UGent VPN client config file. Click 'Save'.
- Save in: choose to save the file to your desktop
- In the window Download Complete, choose 'close'.
- In the VPN Client (via 'Start - Programs - Cisco Systems VPN Client - VPN Client'), choose 'import' (icon).
- In the appearing dialogue box select the folder VPNClient and then the file 'UGent.pcf'
- Choose OK to complete the import.
- In order to use the VPN-connection, follow the steps under Use of the VPN-connection
Installation of Cisco VPN client on Mac
See VPN MacOSX.
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When a VPN is needed, you can start it via the shortcut 'UGent VPN' on your desktop.
Since December 2003, restrictions have been introduced concerning the used volume over a VPN. More info can be found on the webpage concerning the volume restriction.
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- If you have a firewall installed, then it is possible that the firewall has not been configured well. In that case, you will get an error message even before the verification of your log-in and password. Turn off the firewall and firts try to set up the VPN connection withou the firewall. After that you can adjust the firewall settings.
- An update of F-Secure Anti-Virus for example could be the cause of the fact that your computer is restarting every time you want to use the VPN connection (Cisco).
- Other programmaes as well, such as Skype can cause problems as well when using the VPN connection.
