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KSU Cisco VPN Instructions
Downloading the VPN client components:
Begin by downloading the installation package for your Operating System.
Installation packages for:
Windows 2000/XP/Vista : Download from here. – http://licensed.kent.edu/vpn/ksu_vpn.exe
Mac OSX: Download from here. – http://licensed.kent.edu/vpn/KSU_Cisco_VPN_universal.dmg
Linux: Multiple versions are available. Please contact the HelpDesk (2HELP) for assistance.
Solaris: Multiple versions are available. Please contact the HelpDesk (2HELP) for assistance.
Installing and Launching the VPN client:
Windows 2000/XP/Vista
1. Locate and run the ksu_vpn.exe installer file that you downloaded.
2. The installation will begin.
3. Read the License Agreement and place a check in the appropriate box if you agree and click install.
4. File installation will begin. –WARNING – This installation will temporarily (5-10
seconds) disconnect your network connection!
5. When prompted – click the Finish button.
6. You will now have a KSU Cisco VPN entry in your start menu and a shortcut on your desktop.
7. Double Click on either the Start Menu entry or the Desktop shortcut to launch the VPN Client.
8. The VPN client interface will start. It is pre-populated with the correct KSU VPN tunnel group and
password – do not change this information – it will be the same for everyone.
9. Click connect to establish the VPN connection.
10. You will then be prompted to provide your Flashline username and password. The username will work
with or without the @kent.edu.
11. After a successful connection you will see the Welcome Screen. Click Continue.
12. The interface will then minimize to the System Tray.
13. You are now ready to access internal KSU resources. When you wish to disconnect: right-click on the
icon in the system tray and choose disconnect.
Mac OSX 10.4 or Later (PPC or Intel):
1. Download the installation package (linked above).
2. Uncompress the KSU_Cisco_VPN_universal.dmg file you downloaded and mount the disk
image. This will create a new icon on your desktop labeled CiscoVPNClient. Double-clicking
the disk image icon will open a Finder window containing several folders and icons.
3. Double-click the installation file (CiscoVPNClient.mpkg) in the mounted disk image to
begin the installation sequence.
4. Follow the prompts as they are given, accepting the license agreement and performing a
typical installation. You will need an administrator's password in order to complete the
installation. You may be prompted to reboot your system at the end of the installation.
An icon to launch the VPN client will be placed in the Applications directory.
The VPN user interface is functionally the same as the Windows Client.
Contact the HelpDesk at 2-HELP or [email protected] if you have any issues or questions.
