CISCO IP/SEC client

[Trapper]

It's a no go - at all.

 

The v5 CISCO client cannot install the networking component and fails.

 

If you install it seperately via Citrix DNE support (DNE Support - Deterministic Networks - Citrix) it installs, but the client will not connect.

 

Someone earlier in the Insider preview phase managed to install the Dell SonicWALL pre-components, but even that has stopped working now.

 

I'm back to Shrewsoft - and I'll pay them for a license this time - but the options for using IPSEC are slowly dying.

 

Special note for Birmingham users of Link2ICT - we're stuck with IPSEC unless we run our own solution (will let they us do this?)

 

I've emailed my account manager, a top bloke, to see what the feeling at The Fort is on this.

 

We've all waited for Windows 10 to jump from Windows 7 - it will be an issue sooner rather than later when we deploy to staff laptops and have to use software our Grid do not recommend or support!

[kmount]

I'm running Cisco Client v5 on Windows 10... (vpnclient-winx64-msi-5.0.07.0290-k9.exe)

 

It was installed on Windows 8.1 prior to the upgrade, upon running it afterwards it gave an error about not being able to enable the virtual adapter. I uninstalled it then reinstalled it after running the compatibility checker and it installed fine without error.

 

It's the same fix as on Windows 8 (x64) -- PeteNetLive - KB0000693 - Windows 8 and Cisco (IPSEC) VPN Client

 

What error are you getting?

[Trapper]

Ah my DisplayName in registry was fine - exactly what it should have been.

 

The errors were about unable to download cert, and then unable to process cert.

 

Perhaps if you upgrade with it already installed it works, but not as a fresh install....

[Michael]

I've found this 'potential' solution you may want to look at.

 

I would bet you a pint that Link2ICT won't allow you to use an alternative or third party solution. They're quite strict about it, but to be fair it means security and problems are kept to an absolute minimum, so would support that strategy.

 

I'm surprised the client doesn't officially work on Windows 8 or Windows 8.1, so I'm sure Cisco must have a new client in the works, otherwise as you say, it will create a lot of problems if the adoption of Windows 10 becomes as big as Windows 7 in time.

[Trapper]

Works on 8.1 only just - the security and driver model has totally changed in 10.

 

You can use other clients - like ShrewSoft - but if ask for support if it goes wrong or fails to connect they will say they only support the Cisco client.

 

CISCO have abandoned IPSEC years ago - they insist that if the client doesn't work on your OS then upgrade your protocol

[Michael]

Works on 8.1 only just - the security and driver model has totally changed in 10.

 

You can use other clients - like ShrewSoft - but if ask for support if it goes wrong or fails to connect they will say they only support the Cisco client.

 

CISCO have abandoned IPSEC years ago - they insist that if the client doesn't work on your OS then upgrade your protocol

 

I agree SSL VPN is the way to go and has been for years, but I think you'll find it's a cost issue which is why Link2ICT have done nothing about it.

 

The same issues exists with newer Macs, which are 64Bit, whereas older Macs are 32Bit. The Cisco Mac client only works on 32Bit.

[Michael]

I've just downloaded/installed the Shrew soft client (as suggested above) and to my amazement it actually works.

 

Open the software, select File > Import, then change the drop down menu (bottom right) from *.vpn to *.pcf, import your Cisco PCF file then click 'Connect', enter your VPN user/password and it works - at least on Windows 7 x64. The link above is for Windows 2K/XP/Vista/7/8 so it more than likely will work on 10.

[Trapper]

It always has worked - it's just the lack of formal support from Link when thing's don't work.

 

You'll find you get more dodgy connections with Shrewsoft. It'll connect then you can't ping anything. It then takes a couple of dc/rc attempts to get a stable connection.

 

I've paid for the pro version this time - I get the feeling they'll be getting their monies worth.

 

I did use Shrewsoft back in 2011 for all SLT VPNs as their OS was Windows Vista Business x64 and the CISCO client was still x86 only. I could never get their laptops in one go to switch to x86 Windows so this worked better.

 

Had a missed call from Ken Bearman earlier - annoyed I missed it. Not sure if about this or the O365 email filtering.

[Michael]

I've tested it this morning on Windows 10 Pro x64 and it worked perfectly. Interestingly VPN works first time every time, so I wonder if it's more a software firewall or ISP issue you're seeing? I'm using a Virgin Media connection from home.

[Trapper]

Same here. Probably my HomeHub #1. Piece of rubbish really.

 

I put dd-wrt on a decent abgn CISCO router - but managed to VLAN myself into a box I couldn't get out of it. So I went back to the Super Hub. Advanced networking isn't my thing!

[Michael]

The newer BT hubs are definitely better/more reliable in my experience, so maybe you could ask for a free upgrade? Certainly worth asking!