internetvpn [Virtual Private Network, VPN] APN

VPN over GPRS on Vodacom

Hi There

I have done the application to Vodacom to move me to the 'internetvpn' APN instead of the 'internet' APN. My problem is that I am using a HP iPaq H6340. Combination Cellphone & PDA. I am not sure how else I can test whether the problem is on my side or still on vodacom. Am I right in saying that all settings I need to change is the APN - and nothing more? I dont need to setup IP addresses etc??
 
vodacom3g said:
If you have a situation where the NATed IP on your system won't work with your application, typically when using a VPN client on your laptop, you need to switch to a different APN.

Please call 082 155 and ask to switch you over to the 'internetvpn' APN, from your current 'internet' APN.

You then need to edit your dashboard profile and change the 'internet' APN to the 'internetvpn' APN.

This should sort you.
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v3g,

What to do when I use my 6680 as modem ... do I need to go through the same process, and change my APN on the phone from internet to internetvpn. BTW, I am on a contract with bolt-on 3G Mymeg package
 
You first need to check if you need to switch your APN from the internet to internetvpn APN.

This is only needed when you have an app that refuses to work through a NATed address. Sometimes some of the VPN clients battle, thus the name "internetVPN" for this APN.

If you do switch, you'll need to edit the APN setting on your phone to reflect the new APN name.

But first check if it's needed at all. Why do you think you need to switch?
 
VPN Client

It all depends on the VPN Server / Client you are using... I'm using a openvpn v2.0 client and it works well. It is just a case of handeling the NAT betwen your private IP on your notebook and VPN server... In my case My laptop has a private IP (10.XX.XX.XX) and the server I'm connecting to has a Private IP as well.. Just useing NAT at both ends... PM with any questions...
 
vodacom3g said:
You first need to check if you need to switch your APN from the internet to internetvpn APN.

This is only needed when you have an app that refuses to work through a NATed address. Sometimes some of the VPN clients battle, thus the name "internetVPN" for this APN.

If you do switch, you'll need to edit the APN setting on your phone to reflect the new APN name.

But first check if it's needed at all. Why do you think you need to switch?
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v3g, I don't really need to switch ... Just thought it an interesting question which might benefit other people using 3g phones as modems with their 'own' SIMS, and not the datacard with a dedicated SIM.
 
The different apns

Hi

I understand that there are 2 apn's available the normal internet , and the internet vpn.

Once you have the internet vpn apn , can you still use the other one for normal browsing etc, when the internetvpn one is slow? (hypothetical eg question)
 
Source = http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Access_Point_Name

Access Point Name or APN is the name of an access point for GPRS.

An access point is:

* An IP network to which a mobile can be connected
* A set of settings which are used for that connection
* A particular option in a set of settings in a mobile phone

When a GPRS mobile phone sets up a PDP context, the access point is selected. At this point an access point name (APN) is determined

Example: bigcompany.mnc012.mcc345.gprs.
Example: internet
Example: mywap.

This access point is then used in a DNS query to a private DNS network. This process (called APN resolution) finally gives the IP address of the GGSN which should serve the access point. At this point a PDP context can be activated.

The APN DNS record is in the form of apn.mnc(Network Code).mcc(Country Code).gprs. The numbering is defined by ITU-T E.212.
 
Methinks that's not exactlee what newb-lite r talking about - ROFL.
But methinks that newb-lite r implying that a 3G connection can be initated using the name of a VPN service, or the name of a service that is not a VPN.

Now - this is gone over my head, I don't have 3G.
 
Im currently on the internetvpn apn to connect to works vpn.
Obviously you can still access the normal internet etc with this apn ... however there was a problem with it some time ago (read about it on this forum).Thus my question is just : Am i still allowed to use the other one if i want to? (The internet vpn.)
Do i have the cat by the hemorrhoids here or have i got this right?
 
depends on how the sim is set up. most of the time, you can still connect to the internet apn even though your sim has been provisioned on a diffrent apn
 
My conversation with V3G:

V3G: Is it possible to check if you can send mail on the normal internet apn?
Peter: Doesn't that require me to call 155 and have it changed over?
V3G: Yes, if you're only provisioned for one APN.
 
Stoke's definition for an APN is quite correct.

The Access Point Name is a a way to put you into a specific 'group' to provide certain services, such as your IP address, where you can connect to, etc.

APN's are not bearer-specific, i.e. they'll work for GPRS, EDGE or 3G, rather they're connected to your cell number. So if you connect to the network, based on your cell number, you be able to use a certain APN.

The 'internet' APN gives you an IP in the 10.x.x.x range and allows you full internet access.

The 'internetvpn' APN gives you an IP in the 196.x.x.x range and allows you full internet access. The only reason why you would want to use this APN is if your application does not like NATed addresses. Some VPN client suffer from this.

There is no difference in the internet access speed, etc. between the two APN's, so it won't help to switch between them.

You could be provisioned for multiple APN's but this normally is not done for capacity reasons.

Newb-lite, hope this helps?
 
Motorola E1000 and VPN Connection over GPRS / 3G

I did a search thru this forum but could not find anything on the topic yet. I want to establish a VPN connection to the office but this doesn't seem to be possible with the ip range I am getting when connecting to the vodacom GPRS / 3G network. I know that on the 3G cards you have to change to the INTERNETVPN APN. I am assuming the same sort of thing applies here? Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks
 
Mean_Monster said:
I did a search thru this forum but could not find anything on the topic yet. I want to establish a VPN connection to the office but this doesn't seem to be possible with the ip range I am getting when connecting to the vodacom GPRS / 3G network. I know that on the 3G cards you have to change to the INTERNETVPN APN. I am assuming the same sort of thing applies here? Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks
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YEah, you just gotta set your APN to INTERNETVPN, AFTER you've dialled 155 and asked them to switch you over to that APN.
 
Did that and still can't connect. Some PPP error. If I change back to Internet APN then it works 100%. Check with 082 155 and they say it is definitely active on InternetVPN APN. Any other suggestions?
 
Mean_Monster said:
Did that and still can't connect. Some PPP error. If I change back to Internet APN then it works 100%. Check with 082 155 and they say it is definitely active on InternetVPN APN. Any other suggestions?
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Well, that's very strange actually. Vodacom don't usually allow people to have access to both for one thing. Just make sure that your apn is 'INTERNETVPN'

Nothing else I can suggest. I know Vodacom have to enable it, but as to why you can still use the normal 'internet' apn, dunno. Sometimes they forget to disbable it for 'internetvpn' users?
 
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