FAS VPN Client

How to obtain and install the FAS VPN Client

FAS's VPN client can be found at http://fas.harvard.edu/computing/downloads.

You will need your Harvard ID and PIN to log in and download the software.

For Windows Users:

1. Download VPN Client - InstallShield Installer from the link above to your desktop
2. Double click on the installer file.
3. Keep all the defaults for installation - simply click Next. You may need to reboot after installation.

Once your installation is complete, you can start the VPN Client by going to Start -> Programs -> Cisco Systems VPN Client -> VPN Client.

When the VPN Client first starts it will prompt you for a user name and password. Your user name is your Harvard University ID. Your password is your PIN.

For Mac OSX Users:

1. Download VPN Client With Installer Scripts from the link above to your desktop.
2. Double click on the saved file to expand it. The expanded file is named VPN_Client. If it doesn't start up automatically, double-click it.
3. Keep all defaults when installing, click Next.

To start the VPN Client, go to Hard Drive -> Applications -> VPNClient.

When the VPN Client first starts it will prompt you for a user name and password. Your user name is your Harvard University ID. Your password is your PIN.