Cisco Systems VPN Client for Mac OSX

Sonic.net customers can use this VPN (Virtual Private Network) client to connect to our VPN concentrator. This is neccessary for the use of Sonic.net hotspots.

1. Visit the Sonic.net Hotspot Portal page and download the Mac OSX version of the VPN client. This portal page will automatically be displayed in your web browser if you are connected to a Sonic.net Hotspot and are not currently using the VPN client.

2. Once the download completes, open the setup file.

   

   This will create a virtual install drive on your desktop.

   

   Double-click on the install drive, then double-click on the "Cisco VPN Client.mpkg" icon to begin the installation.

   

3. On the first screen of the installation process, press "Continue."

   

4. The Client Software License Agreement outlines the terms and conditions of using the software. Click on "Continue," then "Agree" on the next screen to consent and move forward.

   
   

5. The next screen will specify the drive on your computer on which the program will be installed. Select your main hard drive, and when you're ready, click "Continue."

   

6. Click on "Install" on this next screen to install the program.

   

7. The installer will now ask for your Name and Password. This is NOT your Sonic.net Username and password! This information is specific to your computer only.

   

8. The installer will begin transferring files to your computer.

   

9. When the installation is complete, you will find the Cisco VPN client icon in your Applications folder.

   

10. The main VPN client window will look like this. The settings for the client should be correct by default. When you are ready, click connect.

    

11. When you make the connection, you will be prompted for your Sonic.net username and password. Enter them here.

    

12. Once connected, the client will remain visible unless you minimize it to your dock. To end your VPN session, click on the "Disconnect" button.