HiFrom time to time I have to connect to a VPN via Cisco VPN client 4.8.0.1.03000. Now when I do this it kills my local LAN access. This is really ...

May be a noob answer on my part. I presume you are using the Cisco VPN software. In the properties of your Connection Entry, under the Transport tab, there is an "Allow Local LAN Access" check box.