Disabling Automatic VPN Initiation

To completely shut down auto initiation, you can disable it through the Options menu by following these steps:

  1. Display the VPN Client main window and click Options.

  2. Select Automatic VPN Initiation.

  3. Click to remove the check mark from Enable and click OK. The log displays a message, "Auto-initiation has been disabled," and auto initiation terminates.

Note     Unchecking Enable does not remove Automatic VPN Initiation option from the Options menu. This option always shows up in the menu as long as the feature has been configured by your network administrator.

Disabling While Suspended

Alternatively, when auto initiation is suspended and you want to disable it, follow these steps:

  1. Right-click the yellow lock icon in the system tray.

  2. Select Disable Auto-initiation. The VPN Client displays a message

  3. To completely disable auto initiation and eliminate further automatic retries, click Yes. To cancel the action and keep auto initiation enabled, click No.

Restarting After Disabling Automatic VPN Initiation

When you want to restart auto initiation, follow these steps:

  1. Launch the VPN Client from the Start > Programs > Cisco Systems VPN Client menu.

  2. Click Options.

  3. Select Automatic VPN Initiation.

  4. Check the Enable check box, set the retry interval, and click OK. The log shows that auto initiation is now in effect.Close the VPN Client dialog. The Authentication window displays.



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