Connecting with Cisco VPN Client for Mac OS X 10.4, 10.5, and 10.6
When you are off campus, some of Illinois State University's electronic services are unavailable to you unless you establish a VPN connection.
Before You Begin
Connect with the Cisco VPN client to access restricted electronic resources, like Datastore, from an off-campus location. It is not necessary to connect with VPN when you are on campus.
You must have the Cisco VPN Client installed before attempting to connect. Students, faculty, staff, and retirees may download the Cisco VPN Client for Mac OS X.
Alternatives for Mac OS X 10.7
Cisco VPN Client is only compatible with Mac OS X 10.4, Mac OS X 10.5, and Mac OS X 10.6. It is not compatible with Mac OS X 10.7. If you are using Mac OS X 10.7, please refer to either of the following alternatives.
- 1544: Installing VPN profile on Mac OS X 10.6 and 10.7
- 1322: Connecting with the Network Connect WebVPN client
Connecting with Cisco VPN Client
To access restricted electronic services when you are off campus, you must establish a VPN connection. Follow these instructions to connect using the Cisco VPN Client for Mac OS X.
- Open the Cisco VPN Client.
- Double-click Macintosh HD > Applications > VPNClient
- The Cisco VPN Client will open and display the status window. (Figure 1)
- Click the Connect button.
- Enter your ULID and password when prompted to do so.
- After a moment, a window will appear that says "Welcome to Illinois State University".
- Click Continue.
You are now connected with the Cisco VPN Client.
Unlimited Timeout
The VPN server will never disconnect you due to being idle (i.e. it has an unlimited timeout). If you are no longer using your VPN connection, you should disconnect. Reconnect when you need to access restricted resources from off campus again.