Comments on: Cisco Releases BETA IPSec VPN Client for Windows 7 http://etherealmind.com/cisco-beta-ipsec-vpn-client-windows-7/ Network design, architecture, thinking, working. Tech. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:43:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Kilas http://etherealmind.com/cisco-beta-ipsec-vpn-client-windows-7/#comment-1319 Kilas Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:29:49 +0000 http://etherealmind.com/?p=1787#comment-1319 I've been using 5.0.07.0240 flawlessly ... superb in Win7 x64 I’ve been using 5.0.07.0240 flawlessly … superb in Win7 x64

]]> By: Debello http://etherealmind.com/cisco-beta-ipsec-vpn-client-windows-7/#comment-1318 Debello Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:56:29 +0000 http://etherealmind.com/?p=1787#comment-1318 Do you have a cisco.com account and smartnet contract? From what I see you must have an account and smartnet in order to download the client from cisco.com. Do you have a cisco.com account and smartnet contract? From what I see you must have an account and smartnet in order to download the client from cisco.com.

]]> By: Moath http://etherealmind.com/cisco-beta-ipsec-vpn-client-windows-7/#comment-1317 Moath Sun, 21 Feb 2010 11:03:31 +0000 http://etherealmind.com/?p=1787#comment-1317 How did you do that Debello? I can't download it from cisco.com. How did you do that Debello?

I can’t download it from cisco.com.

]]> By: Debello http://etherealmind.com/cisco-beta-ipsec-vpn-client-windows-7/#comment-1316 Debello Sat, 20 Feb 2010 17:59:41 +0000 http://etherealmind.com/?p=1787#comment-1316 As of yesterday I was able to download a new beta version of the ipsec client (version 5.0.07.0240) that is x64 compatible from cisco.com. I have the beta running on Windows 7 pro x64 without issues so far. As of yesterday I was able to download a new beta version of the ipsec client (version 5.0.07.0240) that is x64 compatible from cisco.com. I have the beta running on Windows 7 pro x64 without issues so far.

]]> By: Jason Gurtz http://etherealmind.com/cisco-beta-ipsec-vpn-client-windows-7/#comment-1315 Jason Gurtz Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:22:45 +0000 http://etherealmind.com/?p=1787#comment-1315 We tried Shrew.net recently on a Win7-x64 el'Cheapo laptop some user picked up at best buy. We gave up after the bluescreens started. Not saying Shrew.net won't work for some, but really, we need a supported solution here. Unfortunately, we're stuck recommending Virtual PC and an XP x86 image to our users. We tried Shrew.net recently on a Win7-x64 el’Cheapo laptop some user picked up at best buy.

We gave up after the bluescreens started.

Not saying Shrew.net won’t work for some, but really, we need a supported solution here. Unfortunately, we’re stuck recommending Virtual PC and an XP x86 image to our users.

]]> By: Paul http://etherealmind.com/cisco-beta-ipsec-vpn-client-windows-7/#comment-1314 Paul Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:18:16 +0000 http://etherealmind.com/?p=1787#comment-1314 Umm, use shrew.net like everyone else - not everything that works has to have a Cisco logo.... Umm, use shrew.net like everyone else – not everything that works has to have a Cisco logo….

]]> By: Alex http://etherealmind.com/cisco-beta-ipsec-vpn-client-windows-7/#comment-1313 Alex Wed, 13 Jan 2010 04:30:29 +0000 http://etherealmind.com/?p=1787#comment-1313 MESSAGE TO CISCO: If you VPN doesn't support 64 bit OS's then we'll eventually find on that does. Listen to your pissed off customers. Start developing a 64 bit VPN Client. MESSAGE TO CISCO: If you VPN doesn’t support 64 bit OS’s then we’ll eventually find on that does. Listen to your pissed off customers. Start developing a 64 bit VPN Client.

]]> By: Missing Digits http://etherealmind.com/cisco-beta-ipsec-vpn-client-windows-7/#comment-1312 Missing Digits Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:11:31 +0000 http://etherealmind.com/?p=1787#comment-1312 Crap, I need a 64 bit client. I didn't even notice that this wasn't regarding 64 bit client. Sucks, I guess any connect essentials is the only way. WTF, thanks Cisco. Crap, I need a 64 bit client. I didn’t even notice that this wasn’t regarding 64 bit client. Sucks, I guess any connect essentials is the only way. WTF, thanks Cisco.

]]> By: Missing Digits http://etherealmind.com/cisco-beta-ipsec-vpn-client-windows-7/#comment-1311 Missing Digits Thu, 22 Oct 2009 03:22:55 +0000 http://etherealmind.com/?p=1787#comment-1311 Anyone have the beta archived somewhere? It is not available for download now. Figures. Anyone have the beta archived somewhere? It is not available for download now. Figures.

]]> By: Tim http://etherealmind.com/cisco-beta-ipsec-vpn-client-windows-7/#comment-1310 Tim Wed, 14 Oct 2009 01:22:13 +0000 http://etherealmind.com/?p=1787#comment-1310 I also agree with "thinguy" about Microsoft's stance on 64-bit. Server 2008 R2 is 64-bit only as is Exchange 2007 and 2010 and I expect this trend to continue with other server applications. In the client operating systems and software I've seen more and more support for 64-bit. A good example is the 64-bit device driver support for Media Center in WIndows 7 for things such as TV tuner cards etc. Whereas I gave up on XP 64-bit, both Vista and Windows 7 64-bit have been quite painless, especially Windows 7, to the point that most of the time I don't even think about 32/64 bit. However I do wish Cisco would provide greater support for 64-bit and not just for the VPN client. Cisco Configuration Professional is another product that is not at all 64-bit friendly. I also agree with “thinguy” about Microsoft’s stance on 64-bit.

Server 2008 R2 is 64-bit only as is Exchange 2007 and 2010 and I expect this trend to continue with other server applications.

In the client operating systems and software I’ve seen more and more support for 64-bit. A good example is the 64-bit device driver support for Media Center in WIndows 7 for things such as TV tuner cards etc.
Whereas I gave up on XP 64-bit, both Vista and Windows 7 64-bit have been quite painless, especially Windows 7, to the point that most of the time I don’t even think about 32/64 bit.

However I do wish Cisco would provide greater support for 64-bit and not just for the VPN client. Cisco Configuration Professional is another product that is not at all 64-bit friendly.

]]> By: Tim http://etherealmind.com/cisco-beta-ipsec-vpn-client-windows-7/#comment-1309 Tim Wed, 14 Oct 2009 01:17:33 +0000 http://etherealmind.com/?p=1787#comment-1309 Likewise, I've been using Ver 5.0.05.0290 on Windows 7 (32-bit) without any problems. In fact it seems to perform a lot better than the same version on Vista (32-bit). However I will try the new beta version. Likewise, I’ve been using Ver 5.0.05.0290 on Windows 7 (32-bit) without any problems. In fact it seems to perform a lot better than the same version on Vista (32-bit).

However I will try the new beta version.

]]> By: Rob Routt http://etherealmind.com/cisco-beta-ipsec-vpn-client-windows-7/#comment-1308 Rob Routt Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:53:01 +0000 http://etherealmind.com/?p=1787#comment-1308 I believe Cisco has done some extreme cost-cutting on the SSL vpn solution called AnyConnect essentials in lieu of 64-bit IPSec client. The essectials will cost $250 list for a 5520 and give you the full compliment of 750 concurrent ssl users. You do lose the funtionality of web-based ssl vpn and some other features, but all in all; a great replacement for IPSec client IMO and not near as intrusive to the OS. I believe Cisco has done some extreme cost-cutting on the SSL vpn solution called AnyConnect essentials in lieu of 64-bit IPSec client. The essectials will cost $250 list for a 5520 and give you the full compliment of 750 concurrent ssl users. You do lose the funtionality of web-based ssl vpn and some other features, but all in all; a great replacement for IPSec client IMO and not near as intrusive to the OS.

]]> By: thinguy http://etherealmind.com/cisco-beta-ipsec-vpn-client-windows-7/#comment-1307 thinguy Tue, 06 Oct 2009 01:50:49 +0000 http://etherealmind.com/?p=1787#comment-1307 64-bit is definitely the future and with Win7 MS is taking it much more serious. With 32 and 64bit on on DVD people don't have to make the choice and be stuck with it. I did a check on Best Buy's site the other day. 52 Windows laptops only 10 were 32bit. I picked up an entry level $500 laptop for my mom and it was even 64-bit. 64-bit is definitely the future and with Win7 MS is taking it much more serious. With 32 and 64bit on on DVD people don’t have to make the choice and be stuck with it.
I did a check on Best Buy’s site the other day. 52 Windows laptops only 10 were 32bit. I picked up an entry level $500 laptop for my mom and it was even 64-bit.

]]> By: Almir http://etherealmind.com/cisco-beta-ipsec-vpn-client-windows-7/#comment-1306 Almir Thu, 01 Oct 2009 11:36:27 +0000 http://etherealmind.com/?p=1787#comment-1306 I don't have any problem using Cisco VPN client Ver. 5.0.04.0300 on Windows 7. I don’t have any problem using Cisco VPN client Ver. 5.0.04.0300 on Windows 7.

]]> By: Greg Ferro http://etherealmind.com/cisco-beta-ipsec-vpn-client-windows-7/#comment-1305 Greg Ferro Thu, 01 Oct 2009 06:48:28 +0000 http://etherealmind.com/?p=1787#comment-1305 To be fair, I don't think Microsoft is very serious about 64-bit support. They don't promote it and a lot of their software doesn't run well from what I hear. Interesting point though. Will Cisco develop a 64-bit IPsec client ? My guess is no. To be fair, I don’t think Microsoft is very serious about 64-bit support. They don’t promote it and a lot of their software doesn’t run well from what I hear.

Interesting point though. Will Cisco develop a 64-bit IPsec client ? My guess is no.

]]> By: andrew http://etherealmind.com/cisco-beta-ipsec-vpn-client-windows-7/#comment-1304 andrew Thu, 01 Oct 2009 04:05:57 +0000 http://etherealmind.com/?p=1787#comment-1304 I have been using the same client I did on vista for some time now. I have been using the same client I did on vista for some time now.

]]> By: Santino Rizzo http://etherealmind.com/cisco-beta-ipsec-vpn-client-windows-7/#comment-1303 Santino Rizzo Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:46:44 +0000 http://etherealmind.com/?p=1787#comment-1303 From what I can see, still no x64 support. From what I can see, still no x64 support.

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