Remote access software Lancom Advanced VPN Client — 1 user, disk kit, Windows 98SE/XP

LANCOM Advanced VPN Client is remote-access software provided as a disk kit for a single user and designed for legacy Windows environments. It establishes encrypted VPN connections to corporate networks and supports secure remote work and encrypted data transfer on Windows 98SE and Windows XP systems.

Advantages

The client offers comprehensive security features including IPSec with AES or 3-DES encryption, IPCOMP data compression, extended authentication methods (X.auth, EAP), support for digital certificates and hardware tokens, and an integrated stateful inspection firewall with context-dependent rules. Friendly-net detection automatically distinguishes secure from insecure networks. Convenience features include installation wizards, multiple dial-in profiles, automatic media detection, dynamic DNS support for VPN dial-in, and support for analog, DSL, ISDN, GPRS and UMTS connection handling. Performance-oriented functions include dialer protection, automatic channel bundling, Windows login integration, connection cost tracking and transfer monitoring, and VoIP traffic prioritization.

Suitable for

• Single-user remote access to corporate networks
• Secure encrypted connections on Windows 98SE and Windows XP
• Mobile or traveling employees requiring VPN access
• Environments using LANCOM VPN gateways and VoIP integration

Key specifications

• Platform compatibility: Windows 98SE, Windows XP
• VPN protocol support: IPSec with support for all IPSec extensions
• Encryption algorithms: AES, 3-DES
• Data compression: IPCOMP
• Authentication: X.auth, EAP, digital certificates, hardware token support
• Firewall: Integrated stateful inspection firewall with situation-dependent rules
• Network detection: Friendly-net detection for identifying secure/unsecure networks
• Dial-in support: Analog, DSL, ISDN, GPRS, UMTS; automatic media detection
• Additional features: Dynamic DNS support for VPN dial-in, VoIP prioritization, automatic channel bundling

How to use

Install the software from the disk kit on the supported Windows system and follow the installation wizard to configure a user profile and VPN parameters. Use the wizard to create dial-in profiles and enable automatic media detection so the client selects the appropriate connection type. Configure authentication (certificate, token, or extended methods) and select encryption and compression options according to the corporate VPN gateway settings. For automatic connection on startup, enable the Windows login integration option and set up cost-control or connection-monitoring preferences as required.

Recommendations

Use the LANCOM Advanced VPN Client in combination with LANCOM VPN gateways to ensure compatibility of advanced IPSec features. Keep authentication credentials and certificates managed centrally and enable friendly-net detection to avoid connecting through insecure networks. For reliable performance on mobile connections, enable automatic channel bundling and VoIP prioritization where voice communication is required.