[vpn-help] Unable to connect using Windows 7

[Matthew Grooms]

On 8/23/2010 6:57 AM, Milind Joshi wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I have a laptop (Windows XP, SP3) that uses Cisco VPN Client and it
> works fine. I bought a new laptop that has Windows 7 Home Premium
> (64-bit), I am trying to use the Shrew VPN Client but can not connect.
> Here are some of the things I don't understand.
>
> I imported the Cisco .pcf file successfully but still unable to connect
> due to timeout. I do not know what should be entered in the
> 'Credentials' box that appears to have username and password fields. I
> do not enter any such information when using my Cisco VPN client. Once I
> connect using the Cisco client, I use Remote Desktop Connection to a
> PC/Server that I need to connect.
>
> Can anybody help me figure this out and help me connect using Win 7
> 64bit? Thanks in advance.
>

1) Use the 2.1.6 version of the client.
2) After loading the PCF file, change the auth mode to Mutual PSK.
3) Let me know how it goes.

-Matthew