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VPN Client User Guide for Mac OS X
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Chapter 3 Navigating the User Interface
Operating in Simple Mode
Figure 3-3
VPN Client Window—Simple Mode
The main VPN Client window shows only the version information, the default connection entry, the
connect button, and the status bar.
Main Menus—Simple Mode
This section describes the abbreviated menu choices available in simple mode. The Certificates and Log
menus are only available in advanced mode.
Connection Entries Menu
Figure 3-4
shows the Connection Entries menu options for simple mode.
Figure 3-4
Simple Mode Connection Entries Menu
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Connect—Establish a VPN connection using the selected connection entry. If the Connections tab
is not selected, a submenu, which lists all available connection entries, is displayed.
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Disconnect—Disconnect the current VPN session.
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Import—Import a connection entry configuration file (a file with a .pcf extension, called a profile).
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Set as Default Connection Entry—Use the selected connection entry as the default. The default
connection entry is used for this VPN session unless you select an alternate connection entry.
Status Menu
Figure 3-5
shows the Status Menu options for simple mode.
Figure 3-5
Simple Mode Status Menu
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Statistics—Open the Statistics window to view tunnel details and route details.
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Notifications—Open the Notifications window to view notices from the VPN device.
