Note: This version of the VPN Client is still under testing, and thus is not completely supported. However, if you have had problems with other versions of the VPN on Windows Vista, installing this version may fix them.

  1. Do you have an older version of the Cisco VPN client installed already? If so, go to the Control Panel, and select Add and Remove Programs (or “Uninstall Programs” in Vista). Click to remove the older Cisco VPN client. After that, reboot your computer, and you are ready to follow the instructions below.
  2. Click on this link and Save the BU VPN client 5.0.04.0300 install exe file. Save it to the Desktop or a place where you can find it again easily. This VPN client is for Windows 2000, XP and Vista, 32-bit. However, we currently recommend it only for users of Vista who are experiencing problems with other versions of the VPN software.
  3. When the download completes, open the file you downloaded (vpnclient-win-msi-5.0.04.0300-k9.exe) to start the installer. Because this is an executable file, Windows may ask your permission to open it. If so, say Yes or OK.
  4. Follow the instructions in the installer. When the installation completes, you may be prompted to reboot. Please do.
  5. Do you get a “DNE Install Error” at the end of the VPN install? If so, see the DNE Error Fix.
  6. The software is installed! You may now delete the BU-VPN5install.exe file you downloaded, if you wish.

Import Connection Settings

Once you have installed the Cisco VPN client, download (right-click and Save Link) vpn-oncampus.pcf and vpn-offcampus.pcf, then import like this: open VPN Client, go to the Connection Entries menu, and choose Import.

Make the Connection

Now that you have the software installed, please see our illustrated instructions on making your VPN connection.