Jul 22, 2008
Working with the Cisco VPN Client | PeteNetLive a. With a VPN configuration file (this is called a PCF file) which you import into the the client software, and it configures it for you. If you have your PCF file, See Part 4 of the Video below. b. By entering the VPN information into the client software. To do this you need three pieces of information. Creating or Importing a Cisco IPSEC VPN Connection Profile Point to the “.pcf” file. Note: The Eclipse Networking Team can provide you with a .pcf file. Alternatively, if you have one already setup you can locate it on your local computer in C:\Program Files\Cisco Systems\VPN Client\Profiles and then either email it or transfer it … Connecting to a Cisco IPSec VPN on Mac OSX with a PCF File
I recently purchased a 64-bit Windows XP OS and i'm trying to get a Cisco VPN client to connect like before. I understand that you can't use the 32-bit version of the client on a 64-bit OS. I'm still not sure if this is an IPSEC or SSL VPN device, I should find out later today. I tried using Cisco's AnyConnect CPN Client but i'm having much luck.
The Windows Native VPN client only connects to PPTP, L2TP, and DirectAccess servers. The PCF file you have is for a Cisco VPN. See this question about Cisco VPN software for Windows 7. In particular the Shewsoft client can open the PCF file and connect.
RCF file is a SonicWALL VPN Configuration. The SonicWALL VPN Gateway administrator can distribute the default.rcf file with the Global VPN Client software to automatically create preconfigured VPN connections for streamlined deployment.
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