Cisco Systems VPN 3000 Client -- Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP

Introduction

The Cisco Systems VPN Client is a networking software package that allows users not on the MCCCD Network to access restricted electronic resources by granting an MCCCD-based IP address over an existing network connection.

What You Will Need

• An active Internet connection.

  The VPN client works over a previously established internet connection. For users of electronic resources, this will generally be a DSL, cable, or dialup connection through a non-MCCCD ISP.

• An active MCCCD Active Directory account, used for authentication.

Obtaining and installing the Cisco Systems VPN Client

• The VPN Client can by downloaded from the Software Download page, at http://www.guardian.maricopa.edu/VPN_files/download/windows/vpnclient-win-is-4.8.01.0300-k9.exe
• Click on the "Run or Open" button to begin the installation process.
  
  

• Click on the "Run" button again to run the installation application.
  
  

• Click on the "Run" button again to run the installation application.
  
  

• Click on the "Next" button.
  
  

• Click on the "Yes" button.
  
  

• Click on the "Next" button.
  

• Click on the "Next" button to install to the default location.
  
  

• You will see the following status windows during the installation process.
  
  
  
  
  
  

• Click on the "Finish" button to reboot and complete the installation.
  
  
  

Configuring the Cisco VPN Client

Once the VPN client is installed, you need to create a VPN connection:

• From the Start menu, select Programs -> Cisco Systems VPN Client -> VPN Dialer. This will open the VPN client window.
  
  

• On the top menu bar click on "Connection Entries" and create a new VPN connection Entry and you will be prompted with the following window.
  
  Enter the following values:
  
  Connection Entry: MCCCD
  
  Host: secdovpn.maricopa.edu
  
  Group Authentication information is emailed to you when you register for a VPN account which includes the "Group Name" and "Password"
• Once all this information has been entered, click on the "Save" button.
  
  
  
• You should now hav a Connection Entry in the Client.
• Click on the "MCCD" Connection Entry and click on "Connect"
  
  

• Enter your "Active Directory" Username and Password then click on "OK"
  
  

• Once the VPN connection has been established you will see the following confirmation window.
  
  

At this point, the VPN client should be tunnelling properly. You can check to see the VPN client's current status by double-clicking on VPN client icon on the System Tray.

Getting Additional Help

Please contact the Help Desk if you have any questions, via email at helpdesk@domail.maricopa.edu or by calling (480) 731-8632.