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How to use Smart Card authentication with VPN-Q 2006


A:
 In order to use Smart Card authentication with VPN-Q 2006 you will require the following update:

Note: The update is ONLY for use with Service Pack 3, to determine which Service Pack you are currently using click here.

Installation process on the VPN Server:

  1. Rename the existing C:\Program Files\VPN-Q 2006\client.exe file to client backup.exe to make a backup copy.
  2. Extract the client.exe file from the downloaded ZIP to the following folder: C:\Program Files\VPN-Q 2006
  3. Create a new Client Setup package. The new setup package will contain the Smart Card configuration.
  4. Configure ISA Server to use EAP authentication.

Installation process on the VPN Client:

  1. Install the appropriate Smart Card CSP (if required).
  2. Install the VPN-Q 2006 Smart Card client connection.

Establishing the VPN connection:

  1. Double click the VPN connection.
  2. Click Connect.

     
  3. The Smart Card logon will appear, if a smart card isn't in the reader insert the card now.

     
  4. When a smart card is inserted click OK.

  5.  
  6. Enter the PIN for the smart card and click OK.

     
  7. The VPN should be established and the VPN-Q 2006 client will load and run its checks.