VPN logs in, but that's it

If you're connecting on the mac side the problem could be at the other end. Contact your net admin and ask what they're seeing when you hit the server.

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/docs/security/anyconnect-secure-mobility-cl ient/116080-productqanda-vpnclients-00.html

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IPsec VPN Questions

Q. If I want to use IPsec, should I use the built-in Mac VPN Client or the Cisco Remote Access VPN Client?

A. Although it is possible to use either VPN Client, the advantages of each are explained here.

Note: Cisco recommends that you use AnyConnect, which allows you to take advantage of Next Generation Encryption (NGE) ciphers and advancements in the IKEv2 protocol.

Mac VPN Client

• + The Apple built-in client ensures support as the Mac OS evolves.
• + The client is integrated into Mac OS X 10.6 and later.
• + Faster to configure as it does not require installation of another application.
• - Not built into Mac OS X 10.5.

Cisco Remote Access VPN Client

• + Supported in Mac OS X 10.5 and 10.6.
• - Requires installation of another software application on your Mac.
• - In early 2011 Mac began to ship Mac OS X 10.6 with a 64-bit kernel. This is not supported by the Cisco Remote Access VPN Client and results in Error 51 after install. Refer to Cisco IPsec VPN Client on MAC OS X generates the error "Error 51: Unable to communicate with the VPN subsystem".

Tim Murray2 wrote:

For some unknown reason, it is working today. And thanks for the information.

You are welcome. Had you shut down and restarted as well?

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