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VPN Client User Guide for Mac OS X

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Chapter 1 Understanding the VPN Client

VPN Client Features

The tables in the following sections describe the VPN Client features.

Table 1-1 lists the VPN Client main features.

Program Features

The VPN Client supports the Program features listed in Table 1-2.

Table 1-1 VPN Client Main Features

Features Description

Operating System Mac OS Version 10.2 or later

Connection types

• async serial PPP

• Internet-attached Ethernet

• DSL

Note The VPN Client for Mac OS X does not support Bluetooth

wireless technology.

Protocol IP

Tunnel protocol IPSec

User Authentication

• RADIUS

• RSA SecurID

• VPN server internal user list

• PKI digital certificates

• NT Domain (Windows NT)

Table 1-2 Program Features

Program Feature Description

Servers Supported

• Cisco IOS devices that support Easy VPN server functionality

• VPN 3000 Series Concentrators

• Cisco PIX Firewall Series, Version 6.2 or later

Interfaces supported

• Graphical user interface

• Command line interface

Online Help Complete browser-based context-sensitive Help

Note The online help requires MS Internet Explorer.

Local LAN access The ability to access resources on a local LAN while connected

through a secure gateway to a central-site VPN server (if the central

site grants permission).