VisionWeb using VPN

VisionWeb requires two pieces of software to be installed on the computer running the Rx-Universe Remote Processor session (usually the server).  These two pieces are the "Cisco VPN Client" and the "IBM WebSphere" connectors.

Up to date installation files can be obtained from VisionWeb upon request.

Installing Cisco VPN Client

On operating systems such as Windows Server 2016 and Windows 10, you will need to install the Citrix DNE Update software before installing the Cisco VPN.

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Once the Cisco VPN software is installed, install the IBM Websphere client - the C48UML.EXE.  Right-click and select "Run as Administrator", and follow the prompts for a "Typical" installation.

Installing on a Windows 10 computer

On a Windows 10 computer, you will need to edit the system registry to correct errors in the registry entries.

Launch Regedit.exe.

NOTE: The Windows Registry file is vital to the operation of the Windows operating system. Incorrectly editing or otherwise corrupting the Windows Registry file could prevent your computer from booting properly.

Navigate to the following location to modify the entry necessary to enable the VPN client within Windows 10:

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64bit: Remove the "@oem8.ifn,%CVirtA_Desc%;” so you just have “Cisco Systems VPN Adapter for 64-bit Windows”

All Operating Systems

Modify the default Environment Variable “PATH” to include the path that the Cisco VPN Client software was installed into – unfortunately, the Cisco software does not automatically place itself into the path. 

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