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Installing Cisco VPN for Linux

The VPN client is available for Linux. Follow the instructions below to download and install the client.

Download the Linux client

• Linux client

Note: In order to build the VPN kernel module, you must have the kernel headers for the version of the kernel you are running.

• For RedHat 6.x users these files are installed in /usr/src/linux by default
• For RedHat 7.x users these files are installed in /usr/src/linux-2.4 by default
• For RedHat 8.x users these files are installed in /lib/modules/2.4.x
• For Suse 7.3 users these files are installed in /usr/src/linux-2.4.10.SuSE by default
• For Mandrake 9.2 users, please create a symbolic link to the id binary by issuing the commands:
  ln -s /usr/bin/id /bin/id

Install the client

1. Obtain superuser privileges to run the install script.
2. Enter the following command from the top-level directory:
   ./vpn_install
3. At the prompt, choose a directory in which to install the VPN client applications. Use the default directory (by pressing Enter), or choose a directory in your path.
4. Respond Yes to any other prompts to complete the installation.
5. You must run "/etc/init.d/vpnclient_init start" before using the client.
6. Place the file umdnet.pcf in "/etc/CiscoSystemsVPNClient/Profiles".
   cp ./umdnet.pcf /etc/CiscoSystemsVPNClient/Profiles

Connect

To connect to the VPN:

1. Establish your Internet connection (dial-in with your modem if necessary).
2. Type the following:
   vpnclient connect umdnet
   Provided you used proper user name and password credentials, you should see output similar to what is shown below.

   
   Username []: your_username
   Password []:
   Your VPN connection is secure.
   VPN tunnel information.
   Client address: 131.212.x.x
   Server address: 131.212.x.x
   Encryption: 168-bit 3-DES
   Authentication: HMAC-MD5
   IP Compression: None
   NAT passthrough is inactive
   Local LAN Access is disabled

   Your connection is secure.