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Macintosh HOW-TO Install
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The following article discusses how to install the VPN client on Macintosh OS X 10.4 and 10.5.
This article assumes that you have a properly installed and configured wireless network adapter on your Macintosh-based computer (OS X 10.4 and 10.5). 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
- Download the VPN client for Macintosh OS X 10.4 and 10.5.
Save the file to the Desktop. As of the version 4.6.03 release, all of the SIUC profiles are contained in the single program download. You no longer need to retrieve any additonal PCF files to use the SIUC VPN system.
VPN Client for Macintosh OS X 10.4 and 10.5, PPC and Intel
- Mount the volume 'CiscoVPNClient' by double-clicking the file you downloaded in step 1
- Double-click on the volume 'CiscoVPNClient' to open it.
- Open the installer package by double-clicking the 'Cisco VPN Client.mpkg' file that resides in the installer directory.
5. The installer will run. Click Continue twice, and then select the drive you wish to install the VPN Client on (unless you've changed the name like in this case, your default drive will be Macintosh HD):
6. The 'Authenticate' dialog box appears. In the 'Name' field enter your administrator username. In the 'Password or phrase' field enter your administrator password or challenge phrase, then click 'OK'. If you don't know your administrator password you'll need to reset it with the OS X installer disk that came with your computer.
7. IMPORTANT! DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP: You must reboot your Macintosh now. Starting the Cisco VPN client before rebooting may cause your installation to fail.
8. After your computer restarts, start the VPN client by double-clicking the 'VPNClient' application icon located in the 'Applications' directory of your hard drive. Make sure your airport is connected to SIUC-iv, SIUC-ov or SIUC-ov2 or the program will faill to run. You may wish to create an alias for this file and move it to the Desktop or to the Dock area of your workspace.
9. Once the program is running, select the correct profile for your login group (Staff, Student, Vendor, or Other) by clicking once on it in the list of profiles, click the 'Connect' button on the tool bar to start the encryption and authentication process. You will need to use your Network ID and password to open the 'VPN Tunnel.' Note that you WILL NOT be able to log in with the wrong profile.
10. You may safely dismount the VPN Client installer volume (drag it to the trash and release the mouse button; the Trashcan icon will switch to the 'eject' icon and the volume will disappear from your Desktop). The original DMG file downloaded in step 1 can also be deleted.
For more information or help with this software or the VPN network, please contact the Computer Support Center at 453-5155.
