Setting up the Cisco VPN client - a guide

This practical tip will tell you how to set up the Cisco VPN client.

Here's how: Set up the Cisco VPN client under Windows

Follow our guide to set up the Cisco VPN client:

1. Start the "VPN client". You will find this under "Programs" and then "Cisco Systems".
2. To use a new VPN, click the "New" button.
3. Now enter the data of your VPN server in the following window. You can enter a name for the VPN in the "Connection Entry" field so that you can identify it. Enter the host name of the server in the "Host" field.
4. You can make advanced settings (depending on the server type) in the respective tabs.
5. If you have a ".pcf" file with all the information, you can add it to the program using the "Import" function.
6. If you want to connect to the network, click on the respective network and select the "Connect" button above. You may be asked to enter your username and password.

With the VPN client you can improve your data protection on the Internet. But there are many more options - read our 10 data protection tips in the next practical tip.