VPN01L - Uncategorized NETGEAR - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Software VPN Client
Version	10.1.1 (Build 10)
Compatible Operating Systems	Microsoft Windows 95, 98, NT Workstation 4.0, Me, 2000 Professional, XP Home and Professional
Minimum RAM	16 MB (Windows 95), 32 MB (Windows 98/NT), 64 MB (Windows Me/2000/XP), 128 MB recommended (XP)
Hard Disk Space	10 MB
Network Protocol	Native Microsoft TCP/IP
Connection Types	Dial-up (non-encrypting modem, Microsoft PPP dialer) or Ethernet
Required Software	Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or later
Installation Method	Run setup.exe from CD-ROM, follow wizard, restart required
Upgrade Process	Uninstall previous version via Control Panel, optionally delete or keep IPSec security policy, then install new version
Key Components	Security Policy Editor and Certificate Manager
VPN Protocols	IPSec with L2TP support (SafeNet VPN Adapter on Windows 95/98/Me/NT; native on Windows 2000/XP)
Security Features	IPSec security policies, certificate management
License	Proprietary, © 2003 NETGEAR, Inc.
Manufacturer	NETGEAR, Inc.

Frequently Asked Questions - VPN01L NETGEAR

What are the system requirements for the NETGEAR ProSafe VPN Client?

The client requires an IBM-compatible PC with a Pentium processor (not Alpha), 10 MB hard disk space, native Microsoft TCP/IP, and Internet Explorer 4.0 or later. Minimum RAM varies by OS: 16 MB for Windows 95, 32 MB for Windows 98/NT, 64 MB for Windows Me/2000/XP, with 128 MB recommended for XP.

How do I install the NETGEAR ProSafe VPN Client?

Log on as administrator on Windows NT/2000/XP. Run setup.exe from the CD-ROM (d:\Software\Setup\setup.exe). Follow the installation wizard, accepting defaults unless instructed otherwise. A restart is required to complete installation.

How do I upgrade from a previous version of the VPN client?

Uninstall the current version via Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs. In the uninstall wizard, select Remove. You will be prompted to delete the IPSec security policy (including certificates and private keys). Choose No to keep it (import later) or Yes to delete. Restart your computer, then install the new version.

Can I keep my security policy when upgrading?

Yes, during uninstallation you are asked whether to delete the IPSec security policy. Click No to retain it. After installing the new version, you can import the saved security policy.

What operating systems does the VPN client support?

It supports Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT Workstation 4.0, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, and Windows XP Home/Professional.

What is the SafeNet VPN Adapter and when is it installed?

The SafeNet VPN Adapter supports L2TP and is installed only on Windows 95, 98, Me, and NT if Dial-Up Networking or RAS components are present. Windows 2000 and XP use native Windows L2TP, so the adapter is not installed on those OS.

How do I access help for the VPN client?

Go to Start > Programs > NETGEAR ProSafe VPN Client > NETGEAR ProSafe VPN Client Help to learn how to use the client.

What are the main modules of the VPN client?

The client includes two primary modules: the Security Policy Editor for configuring and maintaining security policies, and the Certificate Manager for requesting, storing, and administering certificates.

Is Internet Explorer required for the VPN client?

Yes, Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or later is required for installation and possibly for Help access.

What is the version number of this VPN client?

The version is 10.1.1 (Build 10), released by NETGEAR in 2003.

USER MANUAL VPN01L NETGEAR

NETGEAR™ ProSafe VPN Client

version 10.1.1 (Build 10)

Quick Installation Guide

This CD contains the NETGEAR ProSafe VPN client product.

System Requirements

• IBM-compatible computer with Pentium processor or equivalent (not Alpha platforms)
• Compatible operating systems with minimum RAM:

Operating system Minimum RAM

Microsoft® Windows® 95 16 MB

Windows 98 and Windows NT® Workstation 4.0 32 MB

Windows Me and 2000 Professional 64 MB

Windows XP Home and Professional 64 MB; 128 MB recommended

• 10 MB hard disk space
- Native Microsoft TCP/IP communications protocol
- For dial-up connections:

- Non-encrypting modem

- Native Microsoft PPP dialer

- For network connections, Ethernet card and connection

• Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or later

Installing

Before installing the NETGEAR ProSafe VPN Client software, read this document for technical issues concerning this release.

1. If you're installing this product on Windows NT or Windows 2000 or XP, log on as administrator or its equivalent.
2. Run the setup.exe file on the installation CD-ROM at d:\Software\Setup\setup.exe, where d:\is the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive.
3. Work through the installation wizard. Unless otherwise instructed, accept the defaults.

Note: The SafeNet VPN Adapter, which supports L2TP, is installed only when these network components are already installed on your computer:

Operating system Component

Windows 95

Dial-Up Networking with the Microsoft Dial-Up

Networking 1.3 Upgrade

Windows 98 and Me Dial-Up Networking

Windows NT Remote Access Server (RAS)

Because Windows 2000 and XP use the native Windows L2TP adapter, the SafeNet L2TP adapter isn't installed on computers running these operating systems.

1. When the installation completes, click Finish.
2. To complete the client installation, make sure that your computer restarts.

Upgrading

To upgrade to this version of the NETGEAR ProSafe VPN Client, take these steps:

1. Uninstall the current version on your computer through the Control Panel Add/ Remove Programs application:

a. In the uninstall wizard, on the Maintenance dialog box, click Remove. This removes all the client product's components, but not your security policy.
b. The Uninstall Security Policy dialog box prompts you to delete your IPSec security policy, which includes any certificates and private keys:

To keep it, click No. You can import this security policy after you install the new

version of the NETGEAR ProSafe VPN Client.

- To delete it, click Yes.

c. When the Maintenance Complete dialog box opens, click Finish.

d. To complete the uninstall, make sure that your computer restarts.

1. Install this new version of the NETGEAR ProSafe VPN Client software.

Getting Started

The NETGEAR ProSafe VPN Client contains two primary modules:

• Security Policy Editor to configure and maintain the security policy
• Certificate Manager to request, store, and administer certificates

To learn how to use the NETGEAR ProSafe VPN Client, go to Start>Programs>NETGEAR ProSafe VPN Client>NETGEAR ProSafe VPN Client Help.

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