internetvpn [Virtual Private Network, VPN] APN

N70 Dail-up Question

I hope some of you techno-savvie guys can help me. I can dail into my work-server using a normal Telkom landline no. The server then dials me back in order to allow me to login and access the network.

Can I achieve this using my N70 cellphone setup as a modem linked to my laptop, or must I use a normal dail-up modem connected to another landline?

When I have 3G reception, the phone does not want to dail the no. When I have no 3G reception, it dails the no, the server dails back, but my PC says there is no dail-tone on the modem, so no connection is made.

Het ek die kat aan die gat beet ?

Thanks,
Damian.
 
Back in the old days before GPRS, when you enabled Circuit Switched Data on your account you got two brand-spanking new cell numbers. The one was for fax and the other was for data.

How it would work, is that when someone would like to connect to your PC that's connected to your phone (via USB / Serial) they would dial your DATA number. The phone would automatically detect this as a DATA call and pass the connection on to your PC.

Now, I'm sure you could still get this service, BUT CSD (Circuit Switched Data) is limited to 9600kbps (if I remember correctly)... so browsing / uploading / downloading would be PAINFULLY slow.

Also, with the call-back feature your company's network offers, this would not work except if you could manually set the number that must be called back to your data number. Seeing that the outgoing call is originating from your normal voice number, the server would call you back on your voice number and your phone cannot distinguish this as a data call.

Your best option would be to get your company into the mobile world and request that they come up with a VPN (Virtual Private Network) solution. You could then use your 3G phone to connect at 3G speeds to your company's network.
 
3G InternetVPN Roaming in UK - Problem

My boss is currently in the UK and cannot get his 3G InternetVPN connection to work. It worked in Germany on his way to the UK (and during a previous visit to Germany) but is not functioning in the UK. The standard Internet connection does work but he needs access to our LAN. When using the InternetVPN connection ipconfig /all indicates that he has been allocated what appears to be a valid IP address (196.46.161.53) and DNS servers. He cannot however connect to any site - even by IP address. He has also tried deleting and recreating the connection entries to no effect.

If anyone can offer some pointers on how to get it to work it would be most appreciated. The 3G helpdesk has been polite but not very helpful ito getting it to work. They are now going to delete and recreate the VPN account but I suspect this is a long shot.

Many thanks.
 
At R87 per meg for 3g roaming in the UK i would have thought that no one in their right mind would attempt to do that. Can he not buy a prepaid UK sim card and use that instead?
 
Vpn

You need to phone Vodacom 3g help desk on 082 155 and push 2 then 0 when(veronica) starts propting you, Ask them to activate the VPN service on his cell number thats the number for the 3G card. it may not be active on his service list.:)
 
Thanks Gambit - the ppMB is exorbitant but his bandwidth needs are relatively light and he's willing to pay for the convenience. I will suggest the prepaid option when we next speak.

And thanks to Bundy too - the VPN service is activated (the help desk confirmed this) - it's just that it doesn't work in the UK (Birmingham).
 
PS - regarding the 3G roaming costs. I've checked and in the UK and Germany (and certain other countries) there's a flat rate charge of R15 per MB. Expensive, but better than the quoted R87/MB.
 
mashu said:
PS - regarding the 3G roaming costs. I've checked and in the UK and Germany (and certain other countries) there's a flat rate charge of R15 per MB. Expensive, but better than the quoted R87/MB.
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When i was in the UK last year it was R87/mb. Before I replied to your post I double checked the international charge guide on the vodacom website and it still quotes R87/mb. :eek:

I have now found the flat rate data charge you speak of on vodacoms website and I suppose R15/mb is definately much easier to stomach.

Vodacom need to update their roaming charge guide to reflect the new data pricing for each roaming operator on the flat rate pricing scheme.
 
VPN Charges

Hi. I've seen this discussed before but can't find the info I need. What is the procedure to switch from my normal internet 3G service to one where I can VPN into my corporate network, and what are the costs associated with having the internet service which is 'VPN enabled'? Is this the same for 3G and for HSDPA? Thanks
 
ic said:
Call 155 from a Vodacom sim card [e.g. take the Vodacom sim card out of a 3G data card to use in a cellery phone], and tell the call centre person to enable the internetVPN APN for your 3G sim card, so that you can use it to VPN into your corporate network, there is no fee associated with this, it usually takes about 2 hours to be activated.

Next, whilst disconnected, create a new Profile in the VMC s/w, where the APN is internetVPN.

Select your previous profile if you need to be connected whilst waiting for internetVPN activation.
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Thanks IC. No charge! (activation or monthly)!?. Surely that opens the service to abuse by having mass activations of customers wanting fixed ip's or public ip's (or whatever they are given)?
 
I agree with v3g. The native WinXP VPN "client" doesn't do so well in that area (I had to enable specific IP routing on my router to get that connection). With my wife's new notebook and proper VPN client software, it wasn't needed at all
 
I have found XP PPTP VPN to now mostly but not allways work on the internet apn. The problem with it not working is more to do with the firewall/NAT at Vodacom/MTN etc. I suspect a recent software upgrade may have been done on the firewalls that can now handle it properly.
 
We use openVPN and it works flawlessly with the normal internet APN. Also it seems to be one of the best with regards to bandwidth usage.
 
Exchange through VPN

Hello,

Yesterday I was at a client, he is using an external Vodacom USB 3G card, i can connect to the VPN fine, but i cant ping the exchange server once the VPN is connected, therefore i am unable to connect Outlook to exchange ether:(

I have tested it in my office through the ADSL line, it works 100%.
There are also users in Jhb which use 3G and are working fine. :confused:

The client is connecting at 3.6mbps so that shouldn't be an issue.

Are there any settings for the 3G card i need to change in order to get it working? such as switching from the "internet" APN to 'internetvpn' APN? if so, where do i change it from 'internet' to 'internetvpn'

Thanks in advance for any help/advise!

Regards
Brad
 
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You might need to use the internetvpn apn.

Call 155 and let them provision you number. While you've got them on the phone, let them talk you through the process on how to change the apn settings on your side.

B-Rad said:
Hello,

Yesterday I was at a client, he is using an external Vodacom USB 3G card, i can connect to the VPN fine, but i cant ping the exchange server once the VPN is connected, therefore i am unable to connect Outlook to exchange ether:(

I have tested it in my office through the ADSL line, it works 100%.
There are also users in Jhb which use 3G and are working fine. :confused:

The client is connecting at 3.6mbps so that shouldn't be an issue.

Are there any settings for the 3G card i need to change in order to get it working? such as switching from the "internet" APN to 'internetvpn' APN? if so, where do i change it from 'internet' to 'internetvpn'

Thanks in advance for any help/advise!

Regards
Brad
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3G Connection to Corporate LAN

Greets Folks.

I have a few users running around out their wanting to get 3G cards to enable them to connect to our Corporate LAN.

I need them to be able to use all applications etc as if they where physically sitting in the office.

The Corp. Lan connects to internet via ADSL (non-static IP on the router).

Any thoughts/suggestions?
 
Openvpn is your friend.

What firewall are you using? the one built into the dsl router?

It may do you well to look into ipcop for example, where you can plug openvpn into as an addon.
 
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