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This VPN Client User Guide tells you how to install, use, and manage the Cisco VPN Client with Cisco Systems products.
This guide is for users of 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. We assume that you are familiar with the Windows platform and know how to use Windows applications. A network administrator should be familiar with Windows system configuration and management and know how to install, configure, and manage internetworking systems. For information specific to a network administrator, see VPN Client Administrator Guide.
This guide is organized as follows:
In this user guide, the term Cisco VPN device refers to the following Cisco products:
The VPN Client includes an extensive online HTML-based help system, including a pdf version of the manual, that you can access through a browser in several ways:
The VPN Client Administrator Guide tells a network administrator how to:
The VPN Client guides are provided on the Cisco VPN 3000 Concentrator's software distribution CD-ROM in PDF format. To view the latest version on the Cisco Web site, go to the following site and click VPN Client.
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/vpn/index.htm.
The VPN 3000 Concentrator Series Getting Started guide explains how to unpack and install the VPN Concentrator, and how to configure the minimal parameters. This is known as Quick Config.
The VPN 3000 Series Concentrator Reference Volume I: Configuration explains how to start and use the VPN Concentrator Manager. It details the Configuration screens and explains how to configure your device beyond the minimal parameters you set during quick configuration.
The VPN 3000 Series Concentrator Reference Volume II: Administration and Monitoring provides guidelines for administering and monitoring the VPN Concentrator. It explains and defines all functions available in the Administration and Monitoring screens of the VPN Concentrator Manager. Appendixes to this manual provide troubleshooting guidance and explain how to access and use the alternate command-line interface.
The VPN Concentrator Manager also includes online help that you can access by clicking the Help icon on the toolbar in the Manager window.
Other useful books, articles, and websites include:
The VPN Client can also interact with the Cisco PIX Firewall. For information about using the PIX Firewall product, see the following documents.
This document uses the following conventions:
Notes use the following conventions:
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Note Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to material not covered in the publication. |
Cautions use the following conventions:
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Caution Means reader be careful. Cautions alert you to actions or conditions that could result in equipment damage or loss of data. |
As you configure and manage the system, enter data in the following formats unless the instructions indicate otherwise:
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If you have Internet access, we recommend that you open P3 and P4 cases through the Cisco TAC Web Site.
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Posted: Tue Apr 8 09:33:44 PDT 2003
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