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How to Connect to the Cornell Campus VPN: Windows Vista (32-bit only)

To use VPN with Cornell campus networks and services, you must use Cisco VPN software with an additional configuration (PCF) file installed.

If you have not already, follow these steps:

NOTE: Cisco offers only a 32-bit VPN client. CIT is exploring secure remote access alternatives for users of Windows 64-bit edition operating systems. We are sorry for the inconvenience.

Connect to the Cornell Campus VPN

  1. Click Start, then click All Programs, select Cisco Systems VPN Client and then VPN Client.
  2. Select the Cornell VPN, and then click Connect.

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  3. In the Username box, enter your NetID. In the Password box, enter your NetID password.

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  4. The Cisco VPN window closes. The locked padlock in the Taskbar indicates that you are connected.

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  5. To disconnect from the VPN, right-click the padlock and click Disconnect.

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