To use the VPN Client, at least one connection entry must be
created, which identifies the following information:
- The VPN device, also known as the remote server, to access
- Preshared keys – The IPSec group to which the user is assigned to. The
group determines how the user can access and use the remote network. For
example, the group specifies access hours, number of simultaneous logins, user
authentication method, and the IPSec algorithms that the VPN Client uses.
- Certificates – The name of the certificate that will be used for
authentication
- Optional parameters that govern VPN Client operation and connection to the
remote network
Multiple connection entries can be created if the VPN Client is used to
connect to multiple networks, though not simultaneously, or if the remote user
belongs to more than one VPN remote access group.
Creating a New
Connection Entry
Use the following procedure to create a new connection
entry.
Step 1 Start the VPN Client by choosing Start
> Programs > Cisco Systems VPN Client > VPN Client.
Step 2 The VPN Client application starts and displays the
advanced mode main window. If necessary, open the Options menu in simple
mode and choose AdvancedMode or press
Ctrl-M.
Step 3 Select New from the
toolbar or the Connection Entries menu. The VPN Client displays a
form.
Step 4 Enter a unique name for this new
connection. Any name can be used to identify this connection. This name can
contain spaces, and it is not case-sensitive.
Step
5 Enter a description of this connection. This field is optional, but it
helps to further identify this connection.
Step
6 Enter the hostname or IP address of the remote VPN device that the client
will connect to.