Install ViPNet Client

To install ViPNet Client on the computers of ViPNet clients, you need:

• ViPNet OFFICE installation software.
• Key sets (.dst files) for all clients. You can copy the .dst files from the Keys tab of each client in ViPNet Manager.
• ViPNet user passwords for all clients. You can find the user password on the Keys tab of each client in ViPNet Manager.

To install ViPNet Client on client computers:

1. Close any applications you have open.
2. Start the ViPNet OFFICE installation software by inserting the ViPNet OFFICE CD into the computer's CD drive or by double-clicking the downloaded application executable.

   The ViPNet OFFICE components setup screen appears:

   

3. Click Third Stage. ViPNet network clients setup (ViPNet Client setup).

   

4. If you have already created key sets using ViPNet Manager (ie. you have a .dst file with the key set for the ViPNet Manager's workstation), select the I have a dst file with the key set for the workstation on this computer check box.
5. Click the Setup ViPNet Client button. The ViPNet Client Setup Wizard automatically appears:

   

6. Click Next to continue. The License screen appears:

   

7. Read through the license agreement and, if you are happy with the terms, select the I Agree option and click Next.

   

8. Type your name and organization. Click Next to continue.

   

9. To select a different install location, click the Browse button. Otherwise, click Next to continue. If the following message appears, click Yes.

   

   The Setup mode screen appears:

   

10. Click Next to continue. The Start Menu Options screen appears:

    

11. Click Next to continue.

    

12. Review your install settings and click Install.

    

13. Click Finish. If you are asked to restart your machine, click No.
14. Open Windows Explorer and browse to the folder containing the key set for the coordinator on this computer. Note: The folder is likely to have been copied from the ViPNet Manager's workstation onto some form of media, eg, floppy, USB-flash or CD.
15. Double-click the .dst file. The following message appears:

    

16. Click Continue.

    

17. Click Continue to install the key set.

    

18. After ViPNet Client is successfully installed, you need to configure ViPNet Client.

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