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vpnc

Cisco-compatible IPSec VPN client

TLDR

Connect with config file

$ sudo vpnc [config_file]
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Disconnect VPN
$ sudo vpnc-disconnect
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SYNOPSIS

vpnc [OPTIONS] [CONFIGFILE_]

DESCRIPTION

vpnc is a VPN client for Cisco 3000 VPN Concentrator, IOS, and PIX devices. It establishes IPSec connections compatible with Cisco VPN hardware.
Configuration files typically contain gateway address, group ID, group secret, and user credentials.

PARAMETERS

--gateway HOST

VPN gateway address
--id ID
IPSec group ID
--secret SECRET
IPSec group secret
--username USER
Username for authentication

CAVEATS

Requires root privileges. Configuration files may contain sensitive credentials. Some features may not work with all Cisco VPN devices.

SEE ALSO

> TERMINAL_GEAR

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> TERMINAL_GEAR

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