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Cisco VPN - Install on Mac 10.5 and Above

Last Updated: 03/22/2012
Web Based Application/Software
  • This tutorial is operating system independent.

Overview

If you use the client download from this website, the configuration should be preset and usable immediately. There is only a small setup procedure as defined below that is necessary before using the VPN.

Trouble downloading? If you have trouble downloading or installing the VPN client, please bring your computer to the Desktop Support (Student Desktop Support Technician) walk-in center.

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Step 1

Download the VPN client here. (If you haven't done so already)

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Step 2

Now that you have the VPN client downloaded, a new icon should appear on your desktop like the one below (If the icon did not appear then double-click the file that you downloaded).


Double-click the icon labeled CiscoVPNClient.

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Step 3

Once you have double-clicked the icon a new window will appear showing you the contents of the icon you clicked.  Double-click the item labeled Cisco VPN Client.mpkg to start the installer.

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Step 4

The installer will now start and the installation of the VPN client can now begin.  At the first screen click the Continue button.

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Step 5

Since this installer is for Macintosh OS 10.5 and greater, you will be reminded of this. Click Continue.

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Step 6

The Software License Agreement will appear. Read through the agreement and click Continue.

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Step 7

Click Agree to continue.

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Step 8

To Select a Destination for the VPN software, click once on your hard drive, and then click Continue.

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Step 9

To start the installation, click Install.

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Step 10

To install the software, you will have to be logged in as the administrator. This login is unique to each machine and is usually the first account created.

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Step 11

Click on OK and the installation will be begin.

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Step 12

Once the software was successfully installed close the window by clicking Close.

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Step 13

After you close the install window, you can now open the VPN client.



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