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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
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).