Windows RT and Cisco VPN connections

Anonymous
2012-11-06T22:16:12+00:00

I'm a little worried about Windows RT's (current) inability to connect to Cisco firewalls via VPN.The only thing I can find on this issue is finger pointing between Cisco and Microsoft. I understand Cisco needs to create an app, but can they with the current restraints? It should be a no brainer for Microsoft to do what they can to make this happen.

This is pretty much a make or break need for us. I really wanted to give Windows RT a chance but if this isn't cleared up, I have no compelling case to deploy Windows tablets.

Does anyone know if Microsoft will work with Cisco on this? Or do you think this is getting squashed for a reason? I don't see why because MS is allowing other VPN connections.

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  1. Anonymous
    2013-07-23T05:59:39+00:00

    Here's to one last string of faith that Microsoft has any shred of hope left for this device and can enable these companies to create apps.

    Ready to jump ship if I have to.

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  2. Anonymous
    2013-03-31T19:30:26+00:00

    Sounds great DJ - except this thread is about the Surface RT - I trust that you just picked up a Surface. You can't just browse to a site and install software on the RT... It has to be exposed in the marketplace, and for the Juniper VPN client or the Cisco VPN client, the software vendors (Juniper, Cisco, etc.) need to 1.) be willing to invest the time in doing so and 2.) need to have access to the right API..

    So no "ID10Ts" in this thread about the Surface RT. I'm glad you are having success with your Surface non RT, though.

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  3. Anonymous
    2013-03-31T19:24:15+00:00

    Why no just look on the web for an answer??  I just picked up my device yesterday.  It took me 5 minutes to find an answer.  I just downloaded Shrew Soft VPN, imported my PCF file, and I'm already connecting to my office network.  I'm also an IT Manager, but it didn't take a whole lot of time to figure this out.  A lot easier than ID10T is handling it.

    https://www.shrew.net/download/vpn

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  4. Anonymous
    2013-03-27T17:45:06+00:00

    Ditto. Love the Surface RT. Only true limitation is lack of Cisco VPN. Please, please, please!

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  5. Anonymous
    2013-03-20T14:16:28+00:00

    I am really frustrated with this.  I have had this device for nearly 6-months and still no word on the progress.  I wish Microsoft would make a definitive statement one way or another.  If it is not in the cards, I need to find another option.  I love the RT, the battery life, size, weight and productivity is exactly what I need for business travel.  I already have a laptop, I dont need the Pro as a replacement, I need a companion that will travel with me.  Get VPN already so we can access our network when traveling.  Some word on this front would be appreciated to all us early adopters and supporters.

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