Cisco VPN Client

Establish encrypted VPN tunnels with the Cisco VPN Client for highly secure remote connectivity for your mobile employees or teleworkers.Simple to deploy and use, our IPSecurity (IPsec) -based VPN client is compatible with all CiscoVPN products.
The Cisco VPN Client:
Can be preconfigured for mass deployments
Requires little user intervention for initial logins
Supports Cisco Easy VPN capabilities, decreasing network security policy configuration at the remote location
Complements the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client.

• Linux (Intel)
• Mac OS X 10.4 and 10.5
• Solaris UltraSPARC (32- and 64-bit)

The Cisco VPN Client is included with Cisco ASA 5500 Series Adaptive Security Appliances(except ASA 5505) and works with the following products:

• Cisco 7600/Catalyst 6500 IPsec VPN Services Module and VPN shared port adapter with Cisco IOS Software Release 12.2SX and later
• Cisco VPN 3000 Series Concentrator Software Version 3.0 and later
• Cisco IOS Software Release 12.2(8)T and later
• Cisco PIX Security Appliance Software Version 6.0 and later
• Cisco ASA 5500 Series Adaptive Security Appliance Software Version 7.0 and later .   
•  Cisco VPN Security Specialist:

Cisco VPN Security Specialist certification recognizes security professionals with the skills and knowledge to configure, maintain, troubleshoot, and support various Cisco VPN security solutions using Cisco IOS Software and the robust Cisco ASA adaptive security appliance. Cisco VPN security solutions are widely deployed in many networks today. Many enterprises and service providers deploy these numerous VPN security solutions at any given time for their various customers and organizations—from simple point-to-point tunneling to multilayer dynamic high-availability VPNs.

Introduction
These release notes are for the Cisco VPN Client, Release 5.0.07.0290. The names of the files on the software download site are:
•vpnclient-win-msi-5.0.07.0290-k9.exe for Windows on x86 (32-bit).

•   vpnclient-winx64-msi-5.0.07.0290-k9.exe for Windows on x64 (64-bit).
The VPN Client creates a secure connection over the Internet between a remote PC and an enterprise or service provider Cisco VPN device. This connection lets you access a private network as if you were an on-site user.
This document identifies the new features, system requirements, limitations and restrictions, known issues, resolved caveats, and related documentation. Please read it carefully prior to installation.


New Features
VPN Client 5.0.07 features the following:
•Support for Windows 7 on x64 (64-bit). This release, however, does not support WWAN devices (also called wireless data cards) on Windows 7 x86 (32-bit) and x64. For support of WWAN devices on Windows 7, please use the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility client.

•Support for Windows Vista on x64.
•Packet LZS compression for x64 VPN Client.


System Requirements
Cisco VPN Client 5.0.07 supports the following Microsoft OSs:
•Windows 7 on x64 (64-bit)
•Windows 7 on x86 (32-bit) only
•Windows Vista on both x86 (32-bit) and x64
•Windows XP on x86
VPN Client does not support the Tablet PC 2004/2005; and Windows 2000, NT, 98, and ME.
VPN Client supports smart card authentication on Windows 7, Vista, and XP. However, VPN Client does not support the ST Microelectronics smart card Model ST23YL80, and smart cards from the same family.
VPN Client supports up to one Ethernet adapter and one PPP adapter. It does not support the establishment of a VPN connection over a tethered link.
VPN Client 5.0.x is incompatible with the combination of Cisco Unified Video Advantage 2.1.2 and McAfee HIPS Patch 4 Build 688. To avoid system failures, uninstall either of these two applications, upgrade McAfee to the latest version, or use VPN Client 4.6.x.


To install the VPN Client, you need
•Pentium®-class processor or greater
•Microsoft TCP/IP installed. (Confirm via Start > Settings > Control Panel > Network > Protocols or Configuration.)
•50 MB hard disk space.
•128 MB RAM(256 MB recommended)
•Administrator privileges
The VPN Client supports the following Cisco VPN devices:
•Cisco Series 5500 Adaptive Security Appliance, Version 7.0 or later.
•Cisco VPN 3000 Series Concentrator, Version 3.0 or later.
•Cisco PIX Firewall, Version 6.2.2(122) or Version 6.3(1).
•Cisco IOS Routers, Version 12.2(8)T or later.


Using the VPN Client
To use the VPN Client, you need:
•Direct network connection (cable or DSL modem and network adapter/interface card), or
•Internal or external modem
To connect using a digital certificate for authentication, you need a digital certificate signed by one of the following Certificate Authorities (CAs) installed on your PC:
•Entrust Technologies (www.entrust.com)
•Netscape (www.netscape.com)
•Verisign, Inc. (www.verisign.com)
•Microsoft Certificate Services — Windows 2003
•Microsoft Certificate Services — Windows 2000
•Digital certificate stored on a smart card (supported only on Windows Vista and XP at this time). The VPN Client supports smart cards via the MS CAPI Interface.
About Version Numbers
VPN Client software uses an all-numeric version numbering system to facilitate the automatic update function. Release numbers are represented in the format:
The major and minor release numbers represent the feature level of the product. Major and minor releases implement new product capabilities. The sustaining and build release numbers represent significant or minor patch levels, respectively. For example, 5.0.01.06000 represents feature release 5.0.01, build 600.
All sustaining and build releases are cumulative; however, we do not release all build numbers. The build number for this release is 5.0.07.0290.
Advisories for Windows 7 and Vista Users
Windows 7 and Vista users should be aware of the following characteristics of the Cisco VPN Client.
Secondary IP Address Used for VPN Session with Windows 7
On Windows 7, the Cisco VPN Client uses the primary IP address of an interface during the VPN session setup. However, if the same interface has a secondary IP address, the VPN Client uses the secondary IP address to transmit all traffic once the session is established.
Connection Time
Using the VPN Client to connect a PC running Windows 7 or Vista system might take longer than one running Windows XP. The actual time it takes to connect might vary from customer to customer.
IPv6 Resources Accessible on LAN
Windows 7 and Vista users who establish a VPN Client connection can use IPv6 to access resources on the LAN, regardless of whether split tunneling is configured. By default, Windows 7 enables IPv6. The only workaround is to disable IPv6 on the endpoint. This issue applies to all VPN Client releases that support Windows 7 and Vista.
Unsupported Features
The Cisco VPN Client for Windows 7 and Vista does not support the following features:
•Upgrade from Windows XP (clean OS installation required).
•Start Before Logon
•Integrated Firewall
•InstallShield
•AutoUpdate.