Use a Non-Microsoft VPN for Remote Access

You can use your smart card-based digital certificate for authentication with several VPN products.

Prerequisites:

  • You can access a VPN product supported by ActivClient. For the complete list, see Remote Session Services.

  • Your smart card contains a certificate configured for VPN logon.

  • You have configured your VPN to use an ActivClient-based digital certificate. Depending on the VPN products, you might need to select the cryptographic library:

    • Select the "Microsoft Base Smart Card Crypto Provider" for Microsoft CAPI compatible applications.

      OR

    • Select the ActivClient PKCS#11 library (acpkcs211.dll in the ActivClient installation directory) for PKCS#11 compatible applications and the certificate for the VPN authentication.

  1. Insert your smart card (chip-side up and chip first) into the smart card reader.

  1. Start your VPN connection.

  2. When prompted, enter your smart card PIN, and click OK.

When you are authenticated, the VPN session is established.