The Cisco VPN Software Client is the most popular “Remote Access tool” for teleworkers and for remote mobile employees for any organization. It allows the user to establish a secure IPSec tunnel from any internet connection towards a central location (usually the user’s corporate central network). Once the tunnel is established, the user is attached to the central network and has full connectivity just like as he was connected locally.

The latest release (at the time of writing) is 5.0.03. This release can be installed on the following operating systems: 

• Windows 2000
• Windows XP
• Windows Vista (x86 / 32-bit only)
• Linux (Intel based)
• Mac OS X 10.4
• Solaris UltraSparc (32 and 64-bit)

Furthermore, the Cisco VPN Client is compatible with all Cisco VPN hardware products as listed below:

• Cisco Firewall ASA 5500 Series Software Version 7.0 and higher.
• Cisco Firewall PIX Security Appliance Software Version 6.0 and later.
• Cisco VPN 3000 Series Concentrator Software Version 3.0 and later.
• Cisco Routers with VPN IOS support Software Release 12.2(8)T and later.
• Cisco 6500 / 7600 IPSec VPNSM and VPN SPA IOS Software Release 12.2SX and later.

To obtain the Cisco VPN Client software you need a Cisco SMARTNet support contract and you can download the client from Cisco Software Center. Also, a CD with the VPN software client comes with any purchase of a Cisco ASA 5500 series firewall (except ASA 5505).

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