The
Cisco VPN Client for Mac OS X is
a software application that runs
on any Macintosh computer using
operating system Version 10.1.0
or later. The VPN client on a remote
PC, communicating with a VPN
server , creates a secure connection
over the Internet. This connection
allows you to access the HUJI network
as if you were an on site user,
creating a virtual private network
(VPN).
With the graphical user interface for
the VPN Client for Mac OS X, you can
establish a VPN connection to the HUJI
network, manage connection entries,
certificates, events logging, and view
tunnel routing data.
You can also manage the VPN client for
Mac OS X using the command-line interface
(CLI).
As a remote
user (low speed or high speed), you
first connect to the Internet. Then
you use the VPN Client to securely access
HUJI network through a VPN server that
supports the VPN Client.
System requirements:
The
VPN client for Mac OS X runs on any
Power Macintosh or compatible computer
with the Macintosh operating system
Versions 10.1.0 or later and 30 MB of
hard disk space.
The following steps will guide you through
the brief process of installing the
client.
If you have the earlier version
of the VPN client installed
on your computer, remove it
by following the
instructions .
Double-click
on the downloaded file
to mount the image.
If
the image does not open automatically,
open it by clicking on the Finder
icon from the Dock.
Double-click
on the file labeled
CiscoVPN
under Install First.
The initial installation screen
will appear. Click
on the lock at the bottom
of the window and type your
Mac OS X Administrator
password.
Another
installer will automatically
launch. Click
Next to proceed.
Click
Next
to accept the default installation
location (recommended) or click
Choose... to
select a different location.
Click
Next
to accept the default location
for the command line utilities
for the VPN client.
Select
where you want the alias to
be created and click
Next.
Read
the Preinstallation Summary
and click
on Install.
The
VPN client then will be installed
on your computer. It will take
several minutes for the process
to complete.
Click
Done
when the installation is finished.
Click
on Close. You
are done.
CLI Version Install Script Notes
The VPN
client installer includes both the graphical
user interface and the command-line
version of the VPN Client for Mac OS
X. You can choose to manage the VPN
client using only the command-line.
Use the
following commands to start, stop, and
restart VPN service:
During
the installation process, the application
binaries are copied to the specified
destination directory.
Connecting with the VPN Client
After
you have installed the VPN client,
you can now attempt to connect to the
HUJI network.
Connect
to your Internet
Service Provider (ISP).
Open
the VPNClient
by using the alias you created
during installation or by going
to your Applications
window.
The
Cisco Systems VPN Client window
will appear. In the
Connection Entries
tab select HUJI
Click Connect at the top of
the VPN client window or double-click
the selected connection entry
(click the Connect button).
After
a few seconds, you will be prompted
to enter your username
and password.
Enter
your ID number in the Username
field (Type your 8 digits id
number without the control digit.
If your ID consists of less
than 8 digits add zeros to the
beginning). Enter your password
(from your one time password
card) in the Password
field.
Click on the OK
button to proceed.
In
a few seconds, the VPN client
will establish the connection.
To make sure you are connected,
look at the status at the bottom
of the VPN Client window.
At
this point, the VPN
client is active and
you should be able to access
the resources you need. You
can click on the Tunnel
Details tab to double-check
if you are connected properly:
the Client IP address listed
in the status window should
start with the numbers 132.64
(like "132.64.12.12").
When
you are done with the VPN client,
click on the Connection
Entries tab and click
on Disconnect.
(Note: while this will
not disconnect you from the
Internet, it will turn off the
VPN client and may close certain
Internet programs like telnet).
Uninstalling the VPN
Client
The Vpn Client's removal requires
a root account. Follow these
steps if root account isn't
enabled in your system:
Go to Applications-->Utilities
and double click the NetInfo
Manager icon.
Click Security from the
menu and choose Authenticate...
Enter your password's administrator,
and click the ok button.
Go to Security again,
and choose the Enable Root
User option. Type a password
and verify it.
Go to Security and choose
again Authenticate and
retype your administrator's password
Quit Netinfo Manager
Go to Applications-->Utilitiis
and double click the Terminal
application.
After
you have installed the VPN client,
you can now attempt to connect to the
HUJI network.
