Manual for configuring NIC VPN in Windows OS

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1 Manual for configuring NIC VPN in Windows OS NIC is introducing a new web based VPN interface to allow s to connect to NICNET through VPN. Apart from existing Client based VPN service, this new interface automatically identified the OS of the clients system, downloads and installs the compatible VPN client software accordingly. NIC VPN can be accessed by Digital Certificate in hardware token(e-token/smart card) issued by NICCA as well as client certificate issued by VPNCA. The new Web VPN software is provided by the VPN appliance manufacturer Cisco AnyConnect Secure mobility client and is loaded on the security appliance and automatically deployed to remote s when they log in to the security appliance. System Requirements Windows Versions Windows 7 SP1 x86 (32-bit) and x64 (64-bit) Windows Vista SP2 x86 (32-bit) and x64 (64-bit) Windows XP SP3 x86 (32-bit) and x64 (64-bit) Configuration and installation of VPN client Note: Prior to installing VPN client software, the user has to get the VPN account and Digital certificate from NICCA / VPN Division. 1. Download the CA root certificate from certificate provided. as per the issuer of the Digital 2. Install the Digital certificate issued by VPNCA. Refer Procedure to Import Digital Certificate enclosed. Or USB token/smart Card received from NICCA then insert it into the Machine. NIC VPN Services Page 1

2 3. From the Tools menu item select on Internet Options, as shown below 4. In the Internet Options select on Security tab, then on Trusted Sites and then on Sites button as shown below to add vpn server address as trusted site. NIC VPN Services Page 2

3 5. Add the URL sconnect1.nic.in, sconnect7.nic.in in the trusted sites as shown below : 6. Now select on Trusted Sites and then on Custom level... button, as shown below. NIC VPN Services Page 3

4 Version 2.6 Date of last change 7. In the window that pops-up, enable all ActiveX controls and plug-ins and select OK, as shown below. 8. Close the Internet Options window and then the browser. 9. Open the Internet Explorer and type the URL in the address bar, as shown below. NIC VPN Services Page 4

5 10. Select continue to the website as shown below. 11. User will be prompted to select a certificate from the list of client certificates currently available on User machine. Select the one which is issued by NIC VPN services and select OK as shown below: Issued By NICCA Issued By VPNCA NIC VPN Services Page 5

6 12. User will be prompted to enter the PIN/Private Key, as shown below. For E-TOKEN Or For VPNCA Certificate NIC VPN Services Page 6

7 Version 2.6 Date of last change 13. Once the correct PIN is entered, User will be re-directed to the login page, as shown below. The name will be pre-filled from User certificate. User just have to enter default password mailed by vpn support and select Login. 14. After Login User will be prompt for new password. Please give new password and then select Continue to start connection process. NIC VPN Services Page 7

8 Version 2.6 Date of last change 15. The Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client will be downloaded automatically, as shown below. 16. If a Security Alert prompts up, select Yes to accept the connection, as shown below 17. Accept any other prompts that come up during the process as this is a trusted site and User need not worry about it. 18. A set of screens relating to the installation of the VPN Client would come as shown below. NIC VPN Services Page 8

9 19. Once the installtion is complete, the VPN will be connected and User will see yellow lock over the AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client icon denotes that the VPN session is established and running. 20. When User wish to disconnect the VPN session, select on the AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client icon in the quick launch bar and then select Disconnect, as shown above. NIC VPN Services Page 9

10 21. Once the VPN connection is established, the Cisco Anyconnect application will be added in the list of the program. And will appear in the program list/ startup. And quick launch bar. NIC VPN Services Page 10

11 Connecting VPN after installation 1. Open Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client from the Quick Launch bar or Program Files and User will see the following in the bottom right corner of the screen. 2. Hit Connect button to begin connection. 3. User will be prompted to select a certificate from the list of certificates currently available on User machine. Select the one User wish to use and select OK as shown below NIC VPN Services Page 11

12 Version 2.6 Date of last change 4. User will be prompted to enter the PIN/Private Key for User certificate, as shown below. For USB TOKEN For VPNCA Certificate 5. Once the correct PIN is entered, User will be re-directed to the login page, as shown below. The name will be pre-filled from User certificate. User just have to enter password and select OK. NIC VPN Services Page 12

13 Version 2.6 Date of last change 6. User will be re-directed to the following page on entering the correct password. Select Accept to begin the connection process. 7. If a Security Alert prompts up, select Yes to accept the connection, as shown below.. 8. Accept any other prompts that come up during the process as this is a trusted site and User need not worry about it. 9. VPN will be connected in a minute and User will see the following in the bottom right corner of the screen. The yellow lock over the AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client icon denotes that the VPN session is established. 10. When User wish to disconnect the VPN session, select on the AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client icon in the quick launch bar and then select Disconnect, as shown above. NIC VPN Services Page 13

14 Checking VPN connection After VPN connection is eshtablished you will be able to access nic internal application as and other server as per your requirement. For Any VPN Query Please Contact VPN SUPPORT vpnsupport@nic.in Contact No : / 99 IP Phone : 6001 NIC VPN Services Page 14