internetvpn [Virtual Private Network, VPN] APN

[grubsner]

I have both my internet and internvpn APN's active. I mostly use internet but switch to internetvpn to use our company vpn system.

 

[TigerTael]

Okay. Haven't gone in depth with this myself, but thanks.

 

[cpt1910]

Vpn Setup For 3g

Hi, I have a 3G card and would like to connect to my office usinfg VPN.
Our office has got a windows 2003 server and our internet connection is via ADSL.
is there anything i need to do to have this feature.....I am new to this sort of thing,,,,and need to connect remotely.

Would appreciate it if anyone could lend a hand....
Thanks
You can mail me at [email protected]

 

[zerofocus]

You need to have it activated first if you are using Vodacom. Takes 2 or so hours.

 

[3Gftp]

3G FTP problems

Is anyone else having ftp problems using 3G.

 

[Airmatix]

I've been using ftp on 3G for up and downloads without any problems for nearly 8 months now.

The only hiccup was last week, when Afrihost had a problem with one of their ftp servers. Nothing to do with V3G though...

 

[3Gftp]

When connecting to the ftp server (Inetsolutions) using 3G the server accepts the username and password but won't list the directory (normally data port). The 3G connection receives a "blocking call" which then times out the application. I have tried active and passive mode. If I connect via dialup with the same laptop and the same application, it works.The ony difference is the source ip address. On 3G it is a private 10.0.0.0 range that needs to be natted on a firewall with rules set up to allow ftp data transfer. This worked perfectly until Friday 23 September.

 

[Newb-lite]

have you perhaps tried the internetVPN apn just as a test?

 

[3Gftp]

Where can I download the VPN client from ?

 

[vodacom3g]

Does sound like the internetvpn might be the answer, though I can't understand why the 10.0.0.0 address won't work. It should.

 

[3Gftp]

I will try that THANKS

 

[Newb-lite]

Does sound like the internetvpn might be the answer, though I can't understand why the 10.0.0.0 address won't work. It should.

aah im so smart .. hehehe

 

[biometrics]

1. Call 082155 to get them to switch you to the internetvpn APN.
2. Wait a few hours.
3. Change your profile APN from "internet" to "internetVPN".
4. Create a dynamic DNS account on no-ip or dyndns.
5. Setup your modem/router to update a dynamic DNS web site linke no-ip or dyndns and add a VPN account. If your modem/router doesn't have this facility then use software on the server like DynSite to do the updates. Modem/routers that do have this facility are for example are Draytek, Billion and one from Miro.co.za. If using software you will need to open some ports on the modem/router.
6. Add a VPN dial up connection in Windows' Network Connections. The host you connect to is the one you set up in 4 above.
7. Make a 3G connection and then dial the VPN connection. Or use the free 3G Dialer replacement to automatically make the VPN connection after connecting to 3G.

 

[ambo]

3. Change your profile APN from "internet" to "internetVPN".

Whats the point of the different APN?
And does that mean that if you dial up through the normal APN that you won't be able to access VPN servers?

 

[biometrics]

V3G claims some VPN clients need a real IP address, not a NAT-ed one. Dunno myself. Personally I prefer a real address.

 

[ambo]

not a NAT-ed one

so does the "internet" APN put you behind a NAT? learn something new every day
So might that explain the hassels that i had VPN'ing to the home ADSL router...
So tell me then... does "internetVPN" cost more or any other little catches?

 

[vodacom3g]

No difference between the internet or internetvpn APN's, outside of the IP you get.

Some VPN Clients seem to include the source IP somewhere in the payload, so if you start off with 10.1.1.1 and it gets NATed to 196.x.x.x the server side sees two different IP's and won't make the connection.

The way around this is to ask for a internetvpn APN that will give you a routable IP and keep these clients happy.

NATing in this kind of environment is pretty normal with the massive number of people connecting to the internet. Remember every mobile with a gprs / edge / 3g connection must be issued an IP address.

 

[ambo]

Thanks vodacom3g

One last question - before i go for a run around with customer support :-

Would the "internetvpn" be available to me as a 'TopUp' contract holder?

<edit>
once i move to "internetvpn" would it mean i could no longer use "internet"? cause i don't really need to tie up a public ip address for all the times that i'm not trying to VPN...
</edit>

 

[vodacom3g]

I would assume so, you pay for the data after all! If they give you uphill, PM me and I'll sort it.

 

[Tazz_Tux]

No difference between the internet or internetvpn APN's, outside of the IP you get.

And the fact that Protocal 31 (or 33) isn't nat'ted (used for tunnels )