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Manual for configuring NIC VPN in Windows OS

NIC is introducing a new web based VPN interface to allow s to connect to NICNET through

VPN. Apart from existing Client based VPN service, this new interface automatically identified

the OS of the clients system, downloads and installs the compatible VPN client software

accordingly.

NIC VPN can be accessed by Digital Certificate in hardware token(e-token/smart card) issued by

NICCA as well as client certificate issued by VPNCA.

The new Web VPN software is provided by the VPN appliance manufacturer ‘Cisco

AnyConnect Secure mobility client’ and is loaded on the security appliance and automatically

deployed to remote s when they log in to the security appliance.

System Requirements Windows Versions • Windows 7 SP1 x86 (32-bit) and x64 (64-bit) • Windows Vista SP2 x86 (32-bit) and x64 (64-bit) • Windows XP SP3 x86 (32-bit) and x64 (64-bit)

Configuration and installation of VPN client

Note: Prior to installing VPN client software, the user has to get the VPN account and Digital

certificate from NICCA / VPN Division.

1. Download the CA root certificate from http://vpn.nic.in

2. Install the Digital certificate issued by VPNCA. Refer ‘Procedure to Import Digital

Certificate’ enclosed.

Or

USB token/Smart Card received from NICCA then insert it into the Machine.

as per the issuer of the Digital

certificate provided.

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3. From the Tools menu item select on Internet Options, as shown below

4. In the Internet Options select on Security tab, then on Trusted Sites and then on Sites button as shown below to add vpn server address as trusted site.

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5. Add the URL https://sconnect.nic.in

6. Now select on Trusted Sites and then on Custom level... button, as shown below.

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, sconnect1.nic.in, sconnect7.nic.in in the trusted sitesas shown below :

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7. In the window that pops-up, enable all ActiveX controls and plug-ins and select OK, as shown below.

8. Close the Internet Options window and then the browser. 9. Open the Internet Explorer and type the URL https://sconnect.nic.in in the address

bar, as shown below.

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10. Select ‘continue to the website’ as shown below.

11. User will be prompted to select a certificate from the list of client certificates currently

available on User machine. Select the one which is issued by NIC VPN services and select OK as shown below:

Issued By NICCA

Issued By VPNCA

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12. User will be prompted to enter the PIN/Private Key , as shown below.

For E-TOKEN

Or

For VPNCA Certificate

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13. Once the correct PIN is entered, User will be re-directed to the login page, as shown below. The name will be pre-filled from User certificate. User just have to enter default password mailed by vpn support and select Login.

14. After Login User will be prompt for new password. Please give new password and then

select Continue to start connection process.

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15. The Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client will be downloaded automatically, as

shown below.

16. If a Security Alert prompts up, select Yes to accept the connection, as shown below

17. Accept any other prompts that come up during the process as this is a trusted site and

User need not worry about it.

18. A set of screens relating to the installation of the VPN Client would come as shown

below.

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19. Once the installtion is complete, the VPN will be connected and User will see

yellow lock over the AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client icon denotes that the VPN

session is established and running.

20. When User wish to disconnect the VPN session, select on the AnyConnect Secure

Mobility Client icon in the quick launch bar and then select Disconnect, as shown

above.

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21. Once the VPN connection is established , the Cisco Anyconnect application will be

added in the list of the program . And will appear in the program list/ startup. And quick

launch bar.

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Connecting VPN after installation

1. Open Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client from the Quick Launch bar or

Program Files and User will see the following in the bottom right corner of the screen.

2. Hit Connect button to begin connection.

3. User will be prompted to select a certificate from the list of certificates currently available on User machine. Select the one User wish to use and select OK as shown below

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4. User will be prompted to enter the PIN/Private Key for User certificate, as shown

below.

For USB TOKEN

For VPNCA Certificate

5. Once the correct PIN is entered, User will be re-directed to the login page, as shown

below. The name will be pre-filled from User certificate. User just have to enter

password and select OK.

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6. User will be re-directed to the following page on entering the correct password. Select Accept to begin the connection process.

7. If a Security Alert prompts up, select Yes to accept the connection, as shown

below.

. 8. Accept any other prompts that come up during the process as this is a trusted site

and User need not worry about it.

9. VPN will be connected in a minute and User will see the following in the bottom right

corner of the screen. The yellow lock over the AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client

icon denotes that the VPN session is established.

10. When User wish to disconnect the VPN session, select on the AnyConnect Secure

Mobility Client icon in the quick launch bar and then select Disconnect, as shown above.

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Checking VPN connection After VPN connection is eshtablished you will be able to access nic internal application as http://inoc.nic.in . and other server as per your requirement.

For Any VPN Query Please Contact

VPN SUPPORT

Email : vpnsupport@nic.in Contact No : +91-11-24305391 / 99 IP Phone : 6001

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