I've downloaded an run the generic VPN connection from work, and I've created Desktop shortcuts to connect and disconnect. Connecting opens up a Terminal session, which once connected reads:
Cisco Systems VPN Client Version 4.8.02 (0030)
Copyright (C) 1998-2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Client Type(s): Linux
Running on: Linux 2.6.24-24-generic #1 SMP Tue Jun 30 20:28:53 UTC 2009 i686
Config file directory: /etc/opt/cisco-vpnclient
Initializing the VPN connection.
Contacting the gateway at <address>
User Authentication for work_vpn...
Enter Username and Password.
Username [<username>]: <username>
Password []:
Authenticating user.
Negotiating security policies.
Securing communication channel.
<Work connection> (node corpvpn)
This is a restricted access computer system, for use by authorised clients
only. Suspicious activity may be logged. Conditions of use may be obtained
by phoning 8302 ****, emailing
helpdesk@****.edu.au, or on the web see:
http://www.****.edu.au/policies/poli...porate/c22.asp
Do you wish to continue? (y/n): y
Your VPN connection is secure.
VPN tunnel information.
Client address: <address>
Server address: <address>
Encryption: 168-bit 3-DES
Authentication: HMAC-MD5
IP Compression: None
NAT passthrough is active on port UDP 4500
Local LAN Access is disabled
but that's as far as I can then get. I can't see how or where I would type in the \\<servername> command to open up a shared folder.
All servers are Windows 2003 or 2008. I attempted to connect by selecting 'Places' > 'Network' and entering smb://software/ but still could not see any directories beyond . Any further suggestions?