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Installing Cisco VPN for Solaris

The VPN client is available for Solaris client (Z) and client (gz). Follow the instructions below to download and install the client.

Download the Solaris client

• Solaris client (Z)
• Solaris client (gz)

Install the client

1. Obtain superuser privileges to run the install script.
2. Enter the following command:
   pkgadd -d . vpnclient
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 you path.
4. Respond Yes to any other prompts to complete the installation.
5. Reboot your computer.
6. Place the file umdnet.pcf in /etc/CiscoSystemsVPNClient/Profiles.
   cp ./umdnet.pcf /etc/CiscoSystemsVPNClient/Profiles

Connect

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 now secure.