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Setting up VPN for Windows
VPN is available for Windows, Macs, and computers running Linux and Solaris. This solution for all users includes the following steps:
  1. Downloading the VPN client.
  2. Installing the VPN client.
  3. Connecting to the Case network using VPN.


Note: If you need a VPN client for a 64 bit Windows installation, please call the help desk at 368-HELP.

Step #1  
  1. Open an Internet browser and go to https://vpnsetup.case.edu/vpn3000.html.

  2. Download the VPN client appropriate to your operating system.

Vista users: Make note of any special instructions on the VPN client page.
Image of the VPN client download page.
 
Step #2  
  1. Double click on the downloaded file. The setup wizard will run automatically.

  2. If you receive any warnings from Windows, simply answer yes to allow the changes.

  3. Click through the wizard accepting all the default settings. Click Finish at the end of the install.
Series of images showing the VPN client installation process.
 
Step #3  
Click Start and then point to All Programs. Point to Cisco Systems VPN Client. Click VPN Client.
Image of the Start menu and All Programs
 
Step #4  
  1. To connect, click Connect.

  2. Type your Case ID and password in the dialog box and click OK.

  3. When the security warning opens, click Continue. Note: Any current network connection will be disrupted at this point, and will resume when the VPN connection is established.

  4. When VPN client is connected, a gold lock icon will show up in the taskbar, located in the lower right corner of the screen.
Image of the VPN client before connection
 


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