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VPN 3002 Hardware Client Getting Started
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Installing and Powering Up the VPN 3002
This chapter tells you how to prepare for, unpack, install, and power up the VPN 3002, and how to begin
quick configuration.
Preparing to Install
To install the VPN 3002, you need the following skills:
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Familiarity with Windows configuration and management, and with Microsoft Internet Explorer or
Netscape Navigator browsers.
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Normal computing-equipment power. For maximum protection, we recommend connecting the VPN
3002 to a conditioned power source or uninterruptible power supply (UPS). Be sure that the power
source provides a reliable Earth ground.
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At least 3 inches (75 mm) of unobstructed space on all sides to accommodate cooling intake vents
on the sides and top.
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Standard UTP/STP twisted-pair network cables, Category 5, with RJ-45 8-pin modular connectors.
Cisco supplies two with the system.
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A standard straight-through RJ-45 serial cable with a female DB-9 connector, which Cisco supplies
with the system.
Configuring and Managing the VPN 3002
You can configure and manage the VPN 3002 using the command-line interface from the console or a
Telnet or SSH client. However, for ease of use, we strongly recommend using the VPN 3002 hardware
Client Manager, which is HTML-based, from a PC and browser.
The PC must be able to run the recommended browser. The console can be the same PC that runs the
browser.
Browser Requirements
The VPN Hardware Client Manager requires either Microsoft Internet Explorer version 4.0 or higher, or
Netscape Navigator version 4.5-4.7 or 6.0. For best results, we recommend Internet Explorer. Whatever
browser and version you use, install the latest patches and service packs for it.