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Table Of Contents

About This Guide

Audience

Contents

Related Documentation

Terminology

Document Conventions

Data Formats

Obtaining Documentation

World Wide Web

Documentation CD-ROM

Ordering Documentation

Documentation Feedback

Obtaining Technical Assistance

Cisco.com

Technical Assistance Center


About This Guide


This guide describes how to install, use, and manage the Cisco VPN Client for the following operating systems:

Linux for Intel

Solaris UltraSPARC

Audience

This guide is for remote clients who want to set up virtual private network (VPN) connections to a central site. Network administrators can also use this guide for information about configuring and managing VPN connections for remote clients. You should be familiar with UNIX platforms and know how to use UNIX applications. Network administrators should be familiar with UNIX system configuration and management and know how to install, configure, and manage internetworking systems.

Contents

This guide contains the following chapters:

"Introduction to the VPN Client." This chapter provides a brief introduction to the VPN client software.

"Installing the VPN Client." This chapter describes how to install the VPN client software on your workstation.

"User Profiles." This chapter describes how to set up user profiles for connection entries.

"Using the Command-Line Interface." This chapter describes the command-line interface and lists the commands and their descriptions.

"Managing Digital Certificates." This chapter describes how to manage your digital certificate stores.

Index

Related Documentation

The following is a list of user guides and other documentation related to the VPN client for Linuxand Solaris and the VPN devices that provide the connection to the private network. Cisco VPN Client User Guide for Mac OS X

Release Notes for the Cisco VPN Client, Version 3.7 for Linux, Solaris, and Mac OS X

Cisco VPN Client Administrator Guide

Cisco VPN 3000 Series Concentrator Series Getting Started Guide

Cisco VPN 3000 Series Concentrator Reference Volume I: Configuration

Cisco VPN 3000 Series Concentrator Reference Volume II: Administration and Monitoring

Terminology

In this user guide:

The term Cisco VPN device refers to the following Cisco products:

Cisco IOS devices that support Easy VPN server functionality

VPN 3000 Series Concentrators

Cisco PIX Firewall Series

The term PC refers generically to any personal computer.

Document Conventions

This guide uses the following typographic conventions:

Boldface font—Describes user actions and commands.

Italic font—Describes arguments that you supply the values for.

Screen font—Describes terminal sessions and information displayed by the system.

Boldface screen font—Describes information that you must enter.


Note Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to material not covered in the manual.



Caution Means reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could result in equipment damage or loss of data.

Data Formats

When you configure the VPN client, enter data in these formats unless the instructions indicate otherwise.

IP Address—Use standard 4-byte dotted decimal notation (for example, 192.168.12.34). You can omit leading zeros in a byte position.

Host names—Use legitimate network host or end-system name notation (for example, VPN01). Spaces are not allowed. A host name must uniquely identify a specific system on a network. A host name can be up to 255 characters in length.

User names and Passwords—Text strings for user names and passwords use alphanumeric characters in both upper- and lower case. Most text strings are case sensitive. For example, simon and Simon would represent two different user names. The maximum length of user names and passwords is generally 32 characters, unless specified otherwise.

Obtaining Documentation

These sections explain how to obtain documentation from Cisco Systems.

World Wide Web

You can access the most current Cisco documentation on the World Wide Web at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com

Translated documentation is available at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/public/countries_languages.shtml

Documentation CD-ROM

Cisco documentation and additional literature are available in a Cisco Documentation CD-ROM package, which is shipped with your product. The Documentation CD-ROM is updated monthly and may be more current than printed documentation. The CD-ROM package is available as a single unit or through an annual subscription.

Ordering Documentation

You can order Cisco documentation in these ways:

Registered Cisco.com users (Cisco direct customers) can order Cisco product documentation from the Networking Products MarketPlace:

http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/order/order_root.pl

Registered Cisco.com users can order the Documentation CD-ROM through the online Subscription Store:

http://www.cisco.com/go/subscription

Nonregistered Cisco.com users can order documentation through a local account representative by calling Cisco Systems Corporate Headquarters (California, U.S.A.) at 408 526-7208 or, elsewhere in North America, by calling 800 553-NETS (6387).

Documentation Feedback

You can submit comments electronically on Cisco.com. In the Cisco Documentation home page, click the Fax or Email option in the "Leave Feedback" section at the bottom of the page.

You can e-mail your comments to bug-doc@cisco.com.

You can submit your comments by mail by using the response card behind the front cover of your document or by writing to the following address:

Cisco Systems
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We appreciate your comments.

Obtaining Technical Assistance

Cisco provides Cisco.com as a starting point for all technical assistance. Customers and partners can obtain online documentation, troubleshooting tips, and sample configurations from online tools by using the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) Web Site. Cisco.com registered users have complete access to the technical support resources on the Cisco TAC Web Site.

Cisco.com

Cisco.com is the foundation of a suite of interactive, networked services that provides immediate, open access to Cisco information, networking solutions, services, programs, and resources at any time, from anywhere in the world.

Cisco.com is a highly integrated Internet application and a powerful, easy-to-use tool that provides a broad range of features and services to help you with these tasks:

Streamline business processes and improve productivity

Resolve technical issues with online support

Download and test software packages

Order Cisco learning materials and merchandise

Register for online skill assessment, training, and certification programs

If you want to obtain customized information and service, you can self-register on Cisco.com. To access Cisco.com, go to this URL:

http://www.cisco.com

Technical Assistance Center

The Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) is available to all customers who need technical assistance with a Cisco product, technology, or solution. Two levels of support are available: the Cisco TAC Web Site and the Cisco TAC Escalation Center.

Cisco TAC inquiries are categorized according to the urgency of the issue:

Priority level 4 (P4)—You need information or assistance concerning Cisco product capabilities, product installation, or basic product configuration.

Priority level 3 (P3)—Your network performance is degraded. Network functionality is noticeably impaired, but most business operations continue.

Priority level 2 (P2)—Your production network is severely degraded, affecting significant aspects of business operations. No workaround is available.

Priority level 1 (P1)—Your production network is down, and a critical impact to business operations will occur if service is not restored quickly. No workaround is available.

The Cisco TAC resource that you choose is based on the priority of the problem and the conditions of service contracts, when applicable.

Cisco TAC Web Site

You can use the Cisco TAC Web Site to resolve P3 and P4 issues yourself, saving both cost and time. The site provides around-the-clock access to online tools, knowledge bases, and software. To access the Cisco TAC Web Site, go to this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/tac

All customers, partners, and resellers who have a valid Cisco service contract have complete access to the technical support resources on the Cisco TAC Web Site. The Cisco TAC Web Site requires a Cisco.com login ID and password. If you have a valid service contract but do not have a login ID or password, go to this URL to register:

http://www.cisco.com/register/

If you are a Cisco.com registered user, and you cannot resolve your technical issues by using the Cisco TAC Web Site, you can open a case online by using the TAC Case Open tool at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/tac/caseopen

If you have Internet access, we recommend that you open P3 and P4 cases through the Cisco TAC Web Site.

Cisco TAC Escalation Center

The Cisco TAC Escalation Center addresses priority level 1 or priority level 2 issues. These classifications are assigned when severe network degradation significantly impacts business operations. When you contact the TAC Escalation Center with a P1 or P2 problem, a Cisco TAC engineer automatically opens a case.

To obtain a directory of toll-free Cisco TAC telephone numbers for your country, go to this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/687/Directory/DirTAC.shtml

Before calling, please check with your network operations center to determine the level of Cisco support services to which your company is entitled: for example, SMARTnet, SMARTnet Onsite, or Network Supported Accounts (NSA). When you call the center, please have available your service agreement number and your product serial number.


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