This VPN Client User Guide describes how to install, use, and manage the Cisco VPN Client for the Macintosh operating system, Version 10.2 or later. You can manage the VPN Client for Mac OS X from the graphical user interface or from the command-line interface. The VPN Client for Mac OS X installer program installs both the graphical user interface and the command-line version of the VPN Client.

This guide is for remote clients who want to set up virtual private network (VPN) connections to a central site. Network administrators can also use this guide for information about configuring and managing VPN connections for remote clients. You should be familiar with the Macintosh platform and know how to use Macintosh applications. Network administrators should be familiar with Macintosh system configuration and management and know how to install, configure, and manage internetworking systems.

In this user guide:
• The term Cisco VPN device refers to the following Cisco products:
– Cisco IOS devices that support Easy VPN server functionality
– Cisco VPN 3000 Series Concentrators
– Cisco PIX Firewall Series
• The term “PC” refers generically to any personal computer.
• The term click means click the left button on a normally-configured multi-button mouse. The term right-click means click the right button on a normally-configured multi-button mouse. If your mouse has only one button, use Ctrl-Click to access the right-click menus.

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