SOFTWARE: CISCO Virtual Private Network (VPN) Client 4.8.1 for Linux
Description: OSUnet VPN service is designed as a solution for students, faculty,and staff to be able to have remote usage to the OSUnet network that is authenticated and secure. This authentication is accomplished by a "client" VPN program which communicates with a server located at OSU.
Some networked services are not allowed from "off campus" networks due to security concerns. This VPN service offers a solution when these services are required by OSU faculty, staff or students. Individuals should work with their departmental Information Technology staff to determine if there is a need for this VPN service, as some departments block similar network services as well as additional services at the department level.
PLATFORM: Intel x86 processor or compatible.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: RedHat Version 6.2 or later Linux (Intel), or compatible libraries with glibc Version 2.1.1-6 or later, using kernel Versions 2.2.12 or later, 32 MB of Ram and 50 MB of hard disk space. Note The VPN Client does not support SMP (multiprocessor) or 64-bit processor kernels.
ELIGIBILITY: Faculty, staff and students.
RESTRICTIONS: You may use this software on OSU-owned or personally owned computers on the main and regional campuses and from off campus computers. This software is for use for university-related business. Use of this software is licensed provided that each of those computers must use the software only to connect to Cisco Systems products and for no other use.
PURCHASE: None required.
DISTRIBUTION: This software is distributed electronically only. To receive a download connect to Software Downloads page at
DOCUMENTATION: Installation instructions are provided on the server web pages. There is online Help. A user's guide is available for download on the above download site when you select this product.
DISTRIBUTION QUESTIONS: May be directed to the OIT Technology Support Center at 8help@osu.edu or 688-help.