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I spent more than 30 minutes trying to download, give up - Version: 4.9.01.0180, 12/3/2009 02:09PM PST
jleavens
Better to Use Native Apple VPN Access - Version: 4.9.01.0180, 11/21/2009 07:51AM PST
hair2onfire
Once I upgraded to Snow Leopard, (v. 10.6), I stopped using the Cisco VPN client in favor of the native MacOS VPN access. They added the IPSec configuration that I needed to connect, so no more Cisco client needed. If you have Snow Leopard, here are the basic instructions for added it:
Open System Preferences
Click Network
Click ”+” at bottom of window to ADD a network setting
Select VPN, Cisco IPSEC
Enter the following values:
Server Address: (your.vpnserver.com)
Account Name: (your login initials)
Password: (blank)
Click “Authentication Settings” button, then enter,
Shared Secret: (your VPN password)
Group Name: (your group name)
Click “OK”
Check “Show VPN status in menu bar”
Click “Apply”
That is it. To connect, pull down the menu bar icon, and select “Connect Cisco VPN”
Open System Preferences
Click Network
Click ”+” at bottom of window to ADD a network setting
Select VPN, Cisco IPSEC
Enter the following values:
Server Address: (your.vpnserver.com)
Account Name: (your login initials)
Password: (blank)
Click “Authentication Settings” button, then enter,
Shared Secret: (your VPN password)
Group Name: (your group name)
Click “OK”
Check “Show VPN status in menu bar”
Click “Apply”
That is it. To connect, pull down the menu bar icon, and select “Connect Cisco VPN”
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- Better to Use Native Apple VPN Access
Cisco Web Site Sucks - Version: 4.9.01.0180, 9/24/2009 01:32AM PST
(2 of 2 users found this comment useful)
stygian20
Maybe the folks at Cisco have never had to actually use their web site. I've never been able to find anything on their website by navigating it; I always have to turn to Google to find a direct link. And I finally found the download area for the Cisco VPN Client for OS X and it requires some service level agreement. Their web site sucks.
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Actual Release Notes: 4.9.01.0180 - Version: 4.9.01.0180, 5/28/2009 06:15PM PST
libertyforall1776
The release notes link on VT is wrong, here's the real one:
http://www.cisco.com/web/software/282364316/25213/vpnclient-darwin-4.9.1.0180-readme.txt
Posted: 06 December 2007
Revision: Release 4.9.01.0180
Files: vpnclient-darwin-4.9.01.0180-universal-k9.dmg
Resolved Issues:
CSCso13689 mac client issues with mac book air dynamic ethernet interfaces
CSCsv47678 "Launch" button in update notification does not work on Mac
CSCsv29102 Files left behind un-deleted after an uninstall
CSCsu99757 unity mac update notification fails to match version properly
CSCsq29795 MAC VPN Client unable to enroll Online Cert with IOS CA
CSCso78480 Multiple Issues in MAC OSX VPN Client
CSCsd62216 Minimize upon connect doesn't work with MAC OS X 4.9 vpn client
CSCej01792 unity mac append split dns list to search list option
CSCsl12584 MacOS X uninstall script indicates wrong version & why folders are left
Unresolved Issues:
None
http://www.cisco.com/web/software/282364316/25213/vpnclient-darwin-4.9.1.0180-readme.txt
Posted: 06 December 2007
Revision: Release 4.9.01.0180
Files: vpnclient-darwin-4.9.01.0180-universal-k9.dmg
Resolved Issues:
CSCso13689 mac client issues with mac book air dynamic ethernet interfaces
CSCsv47678 "Launch" button in update notification does not work on Mac
CSCsv29102 Files left behind un-deleted after an uninstall
CSCsu99757 unity mac update notification fails to match version properly
CSCsq29795 MAC VPN Client unable to enroll Online Cert with IOS CA
CSCso78480 Multiple Issues in MAC OSX VPN Client
CSCsd62216 Minimize upon connect doesn't work with MAC OS X 4.9 vpn client
CSCej01792 unity mac append split dns list to search list option
CSCsl12584 MacOS X uninstall script indicates wrong version & why folders are left
Unresolved Issues:
None
Where is version 5 for Mac? - Version: 4.9.01.0180, 5/28/2009 06:09PM PST
libertyforall1776
Where is version 5 for Mac? The Windows version has been out for a while...
Works with Leopard and Tiger 
- Version: 4.9.01 (0100), 4/15/2008 08:34AM PST
(1 of 1 users found this comment useful)
alexhoward
This software works fine. I do, however, recommend using this with Shimo, an alternate GUI that gives you much more integration with the OS. For folks with Leopard and .Mac, give the beta of Shimo 2.0 a try. That addresses issues with Back to My Mac that I'm sure Cisco hasn't even thought about as well as longstanding pains with Fast User Switching.
This software sucks ! - Version: 4.9.01 (0100), 1/21/2008 12:00AM PST
versiontracker.com22
Fu** this little piece of software!!
Though build 100 works with 10.5.1 (beside this ugly UI) but only the first time after a fresh restart.
If the MBP goes to sleep the VPN Client can't connect anymore. A complete restart is the only workaround that helps.
Though build 100 works with 10.5.1 (beside this ugly UI) but only the first time after a fresh restart.
If the MBP goes to sleep the VPN Client can't connect anymore. A complete restart is the only workaround that helps.
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Crap - Version: 4.9.01 (0100), 1/4/2008 04:01AM PST
Andris
Trying to download from Cisco and getting following error
Forbidden File or Application
The file or application you are trying to access may require additional entitlement or you are trying to access a file with an invalid name. Additional entitlement levels are granted based on a users relationship with Cisco on a per-application basis.
If you feel you have reached this page in error, please try one of the following methods to locate your document:
If you are manually entering the URL into your browser location bar, be sure to include the file name of the page you are trying to access (file names typically end in .htm, .html or .shtml).
Use the Search feature located in the upper right section of this page.
Return to the Cisco.com Home or select a primary site area from the top navigation bar.
Consult with your Cisco Account Manager to confirm you have the appropriate entitlement to access this page.
If you would like to contact someone about this problem, please click on the Contacts & Feedback link below.
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Updated from 080 with no problems - Version: 4.9.01 (0100), 12/16/2007 06:15AM PST
(2 of 2 users found this comment useful)
MartinBear
4.9.01 (0100) seems to be a minor update from (080), which is a good thing IMHO.
The product works fine with my previous connection profiles, and also works OK via PPP (a Bluetooth to 3G phone link).
However ... Cisco VPN seems to be completely incompatible with Leopard file sharing. When a VPN connection is active, it's not possible to connect to AFP shares or do VNC screen-sharing on other Macs on the same LAN. This is even with "local LAN access" enabled on the profile.
This is quite possibly more a Leopard sharing and/or firewall problem, however. I also have a Netgear ReadyNAS fileserver on my LAN. With a VPN connection active, it's still possible to mount an AFP share on the NAS, even though shares on other Macs are inaccessible.
Bonjour advertising is also affected. An active VPN connection causes advertised servers to drop off the net. If you use Force Quit to Relaunch Finder, however, they come back.
My conclusion: Cisco VPN 4.9.01.100 does its job. Leopard may not be doing its job. Let's wait for Leopard 10.5.2 before making a final judgment.
The product works fine with my previous connection profiles, and also works OK via PPP (a Bluetooth to 3G phone link).
However ... Cisco VPN seems to be completely incompatible with Leopard file sharing. When a VPN connection is active, it's not possible to connect to AFP shares or do VNC screen-sharing on other Macs on the same LAN. This is even with "local LAN access" enabled on the profile.
This is quite possibly more a Leopard sharing and/or firewall problem, however. I also have a Netgear ReadyNAS fileserver on my LAN. With a VPN connection active, it's still possible to mount an AFP share on the NAS, even though shares on other Macs are inaccessible.
Bonjour advertising is also affected. An active VPN connection causes advertised servers to drop off the net. If you use Force Quit to Relaunch Finder, however, they come back.
My conclusion: Cisco VPN 4.9.01.100 does its job. Leopard may not be doing its job. Let's wait for Leopard 10.5.2 before making a final judgment.
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Updated from 080 with no problems - Version: 4.9.01 (0100), 12/16/2007 06:15AM PST
(0 of 1 users found this comment useful)
MartinBear
4.9.01 (0100) seems to be a minor update from (080), which is a good thing IMHO.
The product works fine with my previous connection profiles, and also works OK via PPP (a Bluetooth to 3G phone link).
However ... Cisco VPN seems to be completely incompatible with Leopard file sharing. When a VPN connection is active, it's not possible to connect to AFP shares or do VNC screen-sharing on other Macs on the same LAN. This is even with "local LAN access" enabled on the profile.
This is quite possibly more a Leopard sharing and/or firewall problem, however. I also have a Netgear ReadyNAS fileserver on my LAN. With a VPN connection active, it's still possible to mount an AFP share on the NAS, even though shares on other Macs are inaccessible.
Bonjour advertising is also affected. An active VPN connection causes advertised servers to drop off the net. If you use Force Quit to Relaunch Finder, however, they come back.
My conclusion: Cisco VPN 4.9.01.100 does its job. Leopard may not be doing its job. Let's wait for Leopard 10.5.2 before making a final judgment.
The product works fine with my previous connection profiles, and also works OK via PPP (a Bluetooth to 3G phone link).
However ... Cisco VPN seems to be completely incompatible with Leopard file sharing. When a VPN connection is active, it's not possible to connect to AFP shares or do VNC screen-sharing on other Macs on the same LAN. This is even with "local LAN access" enabled on the profile.
This is quite possibly more a Leopard sharing and/or firewall problem, however. I also have a Netgear ReadyNAS fileserver on my LAN. With a VPN connection active, it's still possible to mount an AFP share on the NAS, even though shares on other Macs are inaccessible.
Bonjour advertising is also affected. An active VPN connection causes advertised servers to drop off the net. If you use Force Quit to Relaunch Finder, however, they come back.
My conclusion: Cisco VPN 4.9.01.100 does its job. Leopard may not be doing its job. Let's wait for Leopard 10.5.2 before making a final judgment.
Typical of what happens when a company gets too big - nobody pays attention to the details that are crippling to the rest of us.