Cisco – Windows x64 Bit VPN Client (IPSEC)
Note: This page was originally written before the release of the Cisco x64 bit Windows 7 Client KB ID 0000163 Problem I was widely accepted for some time that Cisco’s support for the IPSEC VPN client will not be extended to x64 bit Windows platforms, That’s simply because they are gearing up towards their own AnyConnect VPN client. Update 18/02/10 – Cisco have released an x64 Bit VPN Client for Windows 7...
RDP to Multiple Servers with a Cisco PIX/ASA Firewall
KB ID 0000167 Problem WARNING: Allowing RDP traffic from ‘any’ IP this is a monumentally bad idea, ONLY allow RDP traffic from trusted hosts/networks, or better still, limit RDP to clients/locations the have their traffic protected by VPN. You want to connect via “Remote Desktop” to multiple servers behind your firewall. To do this you have three options. Note: This is an old article that refers to ‘pre...
Working with the Cisco VPN Client. (IPSEC)
KB ID 0000171 Problem Both at work, and while posting in forums, I have to explain how to configure the Cisco Client VPN software, so to save me writing lots of documentation, it’s about time I posted some information to cover every eventuality. Here we are dealing with the IPSEC VPN client, not the newer Cisco AnyConnect SSL client. Using this software you can connect from a remote location to your office network (or any other...
Cisco VPN Client Error “Failed to Enable Virtual Adapter”
Secure VPN Connection terminated locally by the Client Reason 442: Failed to enable Virtual Adapter KB ID 0000179 Problem Note: If you see this on Windows 8 go here. Note: If you see this on Windows 10 go here. Solution Update 10/03/10 – This problem re-occured on one of my clients today – cured the problem by removing the VPN client, and upgrading to version 5.0.07.0240-k9-BETA. 1. Click Start > Computer. 2....
Cisco ASA Site to Site VPN’sSite to Site ISAKMP VPN (Main Mode)
KB ID 0000213 Problem As with most things, before you have a hope of fixing something, you will stand a better chance if you know how it works in the first place. Below is a quick run though of what’s happening with your site to site VPN’s and how they work. For the entire process we will have two Cisco ASA 5500 firewalls and a site to site VPN. Solution What’s an Initiator and a Responder? 1. Our Laptop 192.168.1.50...
Troubleshooting Phase 1 Cisco Site to Site (L2L) VPN Tunnels
KB ID 0000216 Problem Site to Site VPN’s either work faultlessly straight away, or involve head scratching and a call to Cisco TAC, or someone like me to come and take a look. If I’m honest, the simplest and best answer to the problem is “Remove the Tunnel from both ends and put it back again”. Just about every VPN tunnel I’ve put in that did not work, was a result of my fat fingers putting in the wrong...