Can't compile Cisco vpn client on latest FC4 kernel

[Kent Pirkle]

Cisco support said it was an issue with the latest kernel release. To
make the compile work:

cd /lib/modules/2.6.16-1.2069_FC4/build/
make menuconfig
exit

Then try the install again.

On 4/4/06, Dan <grinnz at gmail.com> wrote:
> André Fettouhi wrote:
> > I'm trying to compile the Cisco vpn client v. 4.8.00.0490-k9 on my FC4
> > box with the latest kernel (2.6.16-1.2069_FC4). When I try to
> > install/compile I get this error message
> >
> > [root at andre-notebook vpnclient]# ./vpn_install
> > Cisco Systems VPN Client Version 4.8.00 (0490) Linux Installer
> > Copyright (C) 1998-2005 Cisco Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
> >
> > By installing this product you agree that you have read the
> > license.txt file (The VPN Client license) and will comply with
> > its terms.
> >
> >
> > Directory where binaries will be installed [/usr/local/bin]
> >
> > Automatically start the VPN service at boot time [yes]
> >
> > In order to build the VPN kernel module, you must have the
> > kernel headers for the version of the kernel you are running.
> >
> >
> > Directory containing linux kernel source code
> > [/lib/modules/2.6.16-1.2069_FC4/build]
> >
> > * Binaries will be installed in "/usr/local/bin".
> > * Modules will be installed in "/lib/modules/2.6.16-1.2069_FC4/CiscoVPN".
> > * The VPN service will be started AUTOMATICALLY at boot time.
> > * Kernel source from "/lib/modules/2.6.16-1.2069_FC4/build" will be
> > used to build the module.
> >
> > Is the above correct [y]y
> >
> > Making module
> > make -C /lib/modules/2.6.16-1.2069_FC4/build
> > SUBDIRS=/home/gd1331/vpnclient modules
> > make[1]: Entering directory `/usr/src/kernels/2.6.16-1.2069_FC4-i686'
> >  Building modules, stage 2.
> >  MODPOST
> > make[1]: Leaving directory `/usr/src/kernels/2.6.16-1.2069_FC4-i686'
> > Failed to make module "cisco_ipsec.ko".
> >
> > But I can compile/install the Cisco vpn client (same as above) on the
> > latest kernel FC5 kernel (2.6.16-1.2080_FC5)? Where are the
> > differences between the two kernels?
> >
> > Kind Regards
> >
> > André Fettouhi
> >
> Neither could I. I use vpnc and it works fine, for Xauth and IPSec.
> -Dan
>
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