What is the Cisco VPN Client?

Using the Cisco virtual private networking (VPN) client software is the preferred method for connecting to Purdue’s VPN service. The Cisco VPN Client is prepackaged with all configurations. It is also less susceptible to dropped connections compared to Microsoft’s built-in client. The system will push updates to the client software automatically when a configuration change is made.

How to install the Cisco VPN Client

1. Download the Cisco VPN Client software by clicking the following link: http://www.itap.purdue.edu/connections/vpn/software/vpnclient-win-msi.exe

NOTE: If you have previously installed the Cisco VPN Client, please uninstall it through Add/Remove programs in the Control Panel before installing.


2. Run the file you downloaded in step 1, and click the OK button. The file will extract, and the installer will run.
   
   


3. When prompted by the installer, click the Yes button to restart your computer.
   
   


4. When your computer has restarted, go to Start, Programs, Purdue University VPN Client, and select Purdue University VPN Client.


5. Select Purdue from the drop-down list box, then click the Connect button.




6. Enter your career account username and password, and then click the OK button.




7. To disconnect the VPN connection, right-click on the padlock icon in your system tray, and chose Disconnect.

Additional information is available at the VPN Client User Guide for Windows at cisco.com.

If you run into any difficulty installing or running the Cisco VPN client we can help you at the ITaP Customer Service center.  If you are running into problem with a laptop, please bring your device to STEW-G65 and we can assist you in person.  If you can not make it here, or you are trying to install the Cisco VPN client on a desktop, please email itap@purdue.edu and describe what is happening, if you can attach a screen shot of the error you are getting it will help us troubleshoot your issues.