Windows – 64-bit Cisco VPN client (IPsec)

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Cisco VPN client (IPsec) does not support 64bit Windows.

Worse, Cisco does not even plan to release a 64-bit version, instead they say that
"For x64 (64-bit) Windows support, you must utilize Cisco's next-generation Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client."

But SSL VPN licences cost extra. For example, most new ASA firewalls come with plenty of IPSec VPN licences but only a few SSL VPN licences.

What alternatives do you have for 64-bit Windows? So far, I know two:

  1. 32-bit Cisco VPN Client on a virtual
    machine
  2. NCP Secure Entry Client on 64-bit Windows

Any other suggestions or experiences?

Best Answer

Hmm, nobody mentioned Shrew Soft VPN Client yet ? It's a free (as in beer) and cross platform VPN client that compatible with Windows 64 bit. Although free, but support from the author has been great. Currently it doesn't support hybrid xauth+certificate mode but the feature will come soon.

Lancom also provides a 64 bit VPN Client for Windows, but IMO they just resell/rebrand NCP's Client.

You can also try TheGreenBow VPN Client, which is a bit cheaper (56 EUR) than NCP/Lancom's client.

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