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  1. Insert the VPN Client 3.5 CD
  2. Select Install Cisco VPN Client from the VPN client window.
  3. An IPSec Policy Agent may appear, if so, select "Yes" to continue.
  4. Select "Next" to continue with the install wizard.
  5. Select "Next" for the license agreement.
  6. Select "Next" for the default Destination folder.
  7. Select "Next" for the default Program folder.
  8. The program will now automatically start loading.
  9. A window will appear asking you to reboot the computer. Choose "NO I will restart my computer later."
  10. Remove the VPN client CD from the drive and manually restart your computer by selecting “Start>Shut Down"
  11. Now you will need to configure your login setup on the VPN Client.
  12. Start your VPN client by going to Start>Programs>Cisco system VPN client>VPN Dialer.
    1. Connection Entry: Click "New." Type "HMC" without quotes. Select Next.
    2. For host and group access information, contect the help desk at (909) 607-7777 (x77777 on campus).
    3. Click "Next" and then click "Finish." Drag the VPN Padlock icon onto your desktop.

    4. To establish a VPN connection, first connect to the Internet via your cable modem or DSL line. Then double-click the padlock icon. This will display the connection screen.

    5. After you click the Connect button, you will need to login to authenticate yourself.

    6. Administrative users will use their HMCADM login name and password to authenticate. Faculty and academic staff will use their Thuban login name and password.
    7. The connection confirmation dialog will appear next.

    8. Click the Continue button.
    9. There will now be a new icon in your system tray. (Note the padlock icon below.)

    10. To disconnect, right-click over the icon to display this menu and select Disconnect. There are a limited number of VPN connections available so please be sure to disconnect when you no longer need the VPN connection.

      Using the VPN will allow you to send e-mail from your HMC e-mail server as well as permit access to data and programs that could normally only be accessed from on campus. [WARNING : DO NOT ATTEMPT accessing programs without benefit of either DSL or Cable connection!]

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