iPhone and iPod Touch Apps Cisco IPsec VPN Usage PDF Guide
Apple’s iPhone and iPod touch can connect to Marist’s wireless network. In order to do this, they must be running software/firmware version 2.0 or higher—this includes the Cisco IPsec VPN client. The VPN client ensures that only authenticated users are using the wireless and protects your data and privacy by encrypting the transmission. This guide will walk you through the steps necessary to connect your iPhone or iPod touch to the wireless network so you can browse the web, check email, view YouTube videos, et cetera. Verifying Version 2.0 (or higher) Software is Installed.
All current models of the iPhone & iPod touch come with version 2.0+ software/firmware preinstalled. Older models of these devices may not. Version 2.0 was released in the summer of 2008. This is a free update for the iPhone and costs approximately $10 for the iPod touch. The first step before connecting is to make sure you’re running at least version 2.0.
1. Make sure you have the latest version of iTunes installed. iTunes can be downloaded. Connect your iPhone/iPod touch to your computer via USB cable.
2. Your iPhone/iPod touch will appear in iTunes under the DEVICES list. Select your iPhone/iPod touch and then select the “Summary” tab. This will display information about your device, including the software version. If the Software Version is less than 2.0, you will need to update. It is a good idea to run the latest available iPhone/iPod touch software. By default, iTunes automatically checks for new device software updates every few days. To update, click the “Update” button.
3. Updating your iPhone/iPod touch software/firmware will take a while (typically 10-30 minutes). Several updating screens will appear during this process—this is normal. After the update has completed successfully, your device will reboot and reappear in iTunes. After the device reboots, iTunes will display the new Software Version on the Summary tab.
Connecting to Airfox and the Cisco VPN Client
1. First, you need to connect to the “airfox” wireless network. This only needs to be done once. From the home screen, touch “Settings.”
2. On the Settings screen, touch “Wi-Fi.”
3. On the Wi-Fi Networks screen, touch “airfox.” Please note that you must be in range for it to appear in the list. Wireless signal strength
Connected to airfox
4. In a few seconds you will be connected to airfox. There will be a checkmark next to airfox and the wireless signal icon will appear in the
upper left. From now on, you will automatically connect to airfox when in range.
5. Now you need to configure the Cisco VPN client on your iPhone/iPod touch. Go to the Settings screen and touch “General.”
6. On the General screen, touch “Network.”
7. On the Network screen, touch “VPN.”
8. On the Add Configuration screen, touch “IPSec.” You should see the Cisco logo.
Once this configuration information has been completed and saved, you will not have to enter it again. Please note that when you change your Marist Account password, you will have to update it here in order to connect. To do so, navigate back to the Marist VPN connection entry on your iPhone/iPod touch and replace the Password field with your new password—make sure to touch the Save button after you’ve entered your new password.
10. Now that your iPhone/iPod touch is fully configured for access to airfox and the Cisco VPN client, you can connect. On the VPN screen, slide the VPN slider to the right (on position). In just a few seconds, you’ll be connected and online. The VPN connection will now appear on the main Settings screen. In the future, all you need to do to connect is touch “Settings” on the home screen and slide the VPN slider to the right!
When you are connected to the VPN, a little VPN icon will appear in the upper left corner of the screen.
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