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Windows 9x, Windows NT4 SP5 and below VPN HOW-TO Install |
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The following article discusses how to install the VPN client on Windows 9x and Windows NT4 (SP5 and below).
This article assumes that you have a properly installed and configured wireless network adapter on your Windows 9x or Windows NT4 (SP5 and below)-based computer. If you have not yet installed or configured your wireless adapter, first follow the instructions provided by your wireless network card manufacturer, then return to these instructions. If you are having problems with the installation or configuration of your wireless network card, contact the manufacturer of your wireless network adapter.
Installation of the VPN Client
- Create a folder on your desktop named 'Wireless VPN'.
- Download the VPN client for Windows 9x and Windows NT4 (SP5 and below).
Save the file to the 'Wireless VPN' folder you created in step 1.
VPN Client for Windows 9x and Windows NT4 (SP5 and below)
- You will also need to download a profile to enable your VPN connection.
Save the profile to the 'Wireless VPN' folder you created in step 1.
'Right-click' on the appropriate link below and use 'Save As' to download the profile.
Student Profile
Staff/Faculty Profile
Other Profile
Vendor Profile
- Open the 'Wireless VPN' folder you created in step 1.
- Start the VPN client installation by 'double-clicking' on the setup file:
vpnclient-win-is-4.0.1.Rel-k9.exe
- At the 'Install VPN Client for Windows' prompt, click on 'OK'.
- The setup file will self-extract and begin installation of the VPN client.
- At the 'Welcome to the Installshield Wizard for VPN Client' prompt, click on 'Next >'.
- At the 'License Agreement' prompt, click 'Yes'.
- At the 'Destination Folder' prompt, click 'Next >'.
- At the 'InstallShield Wizard will install VPN Client on your Computer' prompt, click 'Next >' to begin the installation.
- The VPN client installation may take several minutes.
- At the 'InstallShield Wizard Complete' prompt, select 'Yes, I want to restart my computer now', then click 'Finish' to exit the installation and restart the computer.
- Once your computer has rebooted, start the Cisco VPN client by clicking on 'Start' -> 'Programs' -> 'Cisco Systems VPN Client' -> 'VPN Client'.
- Click the 'Import' icon on the toolbar.
- Locate the 'Wireless VPN' folder you created in step 1, select the Student, Staff or Other profile you downloaded in step 3, then click 'Open'.
- At the 'VPN connection was successfully imported' prompt, click 'OK'.
- You have successfully configured the VPN client.
- You may now exit the VPN client application.
- You may safely delete the 'Wireless VPN' folder you created in step 1.
For more information or help please contact the Computer Support Center at 453-5155.
