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Phaff
Well-Known Member
3G VPN Access via SonyEricsson V800 cell phone
After much trial and testing I have managed to get myself connected to the Internet using my 3G phone. I have to be honest and say it was a mission setting it all up but once I had spoken to the right people at the Vodacom help desk it was quick to make it all work.
Next thing I wanted was VPN access to my office, once again speaking to the correct people at the Vodacom help desk and it was sorted.
I cant say that the speed is wonderful but its better than analogue dialup or even ISDN dial up.
Below is a cut and paste of all the settings I needed, just incase anyone is battling:
Setup of 3G Data Card
The Sim card needs to be enabled for 3G VPN, call 155 or 082155
On the 3G Data Card edit your connection profile and make the connection APN: InternetVPN (Case Sensitive) it seems this is the only change for the data card connection to VPN.
Setup of 3G phone
The Sim card in the phone needs to be enabled for 3G VPN, call 155 or 082155
1.Setup the Data account on the phone
On the 3G Phone you will have the following accounts:
VLive!
VLive!MMS
Vodacom
PS Account4 (may not be there)
PS Account5 (may not be there)
PS Account6 (may not be there)
Create a new data account called Vodacom VPN
Make the APN: InternetVPN (Case sensitive)
I have found that the recommended string setting does not work under Windows XP {+cdgcont=3,"IP","internet"} and likewise the recommended string for VPN
{+cdgcont=3,"IP","InternetVPN"}
According to a post on the internet the correct string is &FE0S0=0 I have just left mine blank and it works.
2. Setup the dial up account on the Laptop
The numbers to dial for each data account setup on the laptop will be as follows:
For your phone's default data account use *99#
for CID 1 (or first data account) use *99***1# (VLive! on the V800)
for CID 2 (or second data account) use *99***2# (VLive!MMS on the V800)
for CID 3 (or third data account) use *99***3# (Vodacom on the V800)
for CID 4 (or fourth data account) use *99***4# (Whatever data account you configure on the V800 )
for CID 5 (or fourth data account) use *99***5#
for CID 6 (or fourth data account) use *99***6#
for CID 7 (or fourth data account) use *99***7# (this one is set up on my V800 as APN InternetVPN)
NOTE: If your data account for Vodacom VPN is the 4th account you must use the corresponding dial up number i.e. *99***4H
3. Setup a VPN dial up account on the Laptop
Once the dialup account has been created on the laptop you need to create a VPN account on the notebook
Open the new connection wizard, click next
Choose connect to the network at my workplace by dial up or VPN (2nd option), click next, choose VPN connection, click next
Type a name, click next
Choose not to dial an initial connection (or choose it if you wish), click next
Type the VPN public IP address in the host name box: 196.xxx.xxx.xxx
Click for who’s use you want the connection and click next, finish.
Hope this helps...
After much trial and testing I have managed to get myself connected to the Internet using my 3G phone. I have to be honest and say it was a mission setting it all up but once I had spoken to the right people at the Vodacom help desk it was quick to make it all work.
Next thing I wanted was VPN access to my office, once again speaking to the correct people at the Vodacom help desk and it was sorted.
I cant say that the speed is wonderful but its better than analogue dialup or even ISDN dial up.
Below is a cut and paste of all the settings I needed, just incase anyone is battling:
Setup of 3G Data Card
The Sim card needs to be enabled for 3G VPN, call 155 or 082155
On the 3G Data Card edit your connection profile and make the connection APN: InternetVPN (Case Sensitive) it seems this is the only change for the data card connection to VPN.
Setup of 3G phone
The Sim card in the phone needs to be enabled for 3G VPN, call 155 or 082155
1.Setup the Data account on the phone
On the 3G Phone you will have the following accounts:
VLive!
VLive!MMS
Vodacom
PS Account4 (may not be there)
PS Account5 (may not be there)
PS Account6 (may not be there)
Create a new data account called Vodacom VPN
Make the APN: InternetVPN (Case sensitive)
I have found that the recommended string setting does not work under Windows XP {+cdgcont=3,"IP","internet"} and likewise the recommended string for VPN
{+cdgcont=3,"IP","InternetVPN"}
According to a post on the internet the correct string is &FE0S0=0 I have just left mine blank and it works.
2. Setup the dial up account on the Laptop
The numbers to dial for each data account setup on the laptop will be as follows:
For your phone's default data account use *99#
for CID 1 (or first data account) use *99***1# (VLive! on the V800)
for CID 2 (or second data account) use *99***2# (VLive!MMS on the V800)
for CID 3 (or third data account) use *99***3# (Vodacom on the V800)
for CID 4 (or fourth data account) use *99***4# (Whatever data account you configure on the V800 )
for CID 5 (or fourth data account) use *99***5#
for CID 6 (or fourth data account) use *99***6#
for CID 7 (or fourth data account) use *99***7# (this one is set up on my V800 as APN InternetVPN)
NOTE: If your data account for Vodacom VPN is the 4th account you must use the corresponding dial up number i.e. *99***4H
3. Setup a VPN dial up account on the Laptop
Once the dialup account has been created on the laptop you need to create a VPN account on the notebook
Open the new connection wizard, click next
Choose connect to the network at my workplace by dial up or VPN (2nd option), click next, choose VPN connection, click next
Type a name, click next
Choose not to dial an initial connection (or choose it if you wish), click next
Type the VPN public IP address in the host name box: 196.xxx.xxx.xxx
Click for who’s use you want the connection and click next, finish.
Hope this helps...
JohanP
New Member
VPN over 3G
I saw that Vodacom advertises being able to log into company network with their 3G card. They can't however tell me what I need on company network side. Any help?
I saw that Vodacom advertises being able to log into company network with their 3G card. They can't however tell me what I need on company network side. Any help?
vodacom3g
Vodacom Representative
It's more a function of what your company dictates in terms of VPN client connectivity. Check with your IT guys how they set up the VPN connections.
3G is nothing but another network connection, so if you can connect via, say ADSL, you should be able to connect via 3G.
Some VPN clients require a 'routable' IP address, and if this is the case on your side, you'll need to use the 'internetvpn' APN. It's simple phone call to 155 to switch you to this APN.
3G is nothing but another network connection, so if you can connect via, say ADSL, you should be able to connect via 3G.
Some VPN clients require a 'routable' IP address, and if this is the case on your side, you'll need to use the 'internetvpn' APN. It's simple phone call to 155 to switch you to this APN.
cant reach port 5900 (vnc) or 3389 (rdc) ??
Im trying to connect to a remote desktop with either vnc or rdc via my vodacom internet connection, but i cant. If i use a dial-up account i can connect to these ports so im happy they are working - so the question is - is there anything that prevents me from connecting to these remote ports on vodacom ISP?
Im trying to connect to a remote desktop with either vnc or rdc via my vodacom internet connection, but i cant. If i use a dial-up account i can connect to these ports so im happy they are working - so the question is - is there anything that prevents me from connecting to these remote ports on vodacom ISP?
@cmcbugg : you have to be provisioned on an APN called "internetvpn".
There are two things you need to do :
1. Call 155, give them your number, and ask them to provision you on this APN. (there is no cost for this)
2. Change your default APN on your datacard or cellphone from "internet" to "internetvpn" once you have been provisioned.
In essence, the "internet" APN uses private IP addresses with port filtering enabled, so you want get through the firewall to your servers on those ports.
The "internetvpn" APN uses publick IP addresses, with the ports open, so you shouldnt experience any connection difficulties. Please bear in mind however that if you use the internetvpn APN, you will be more vulnerable to attacks because you will be using a routable IP address that is not effectively firewalled from the rest of the internet. Given this, you will need to make 100% sure that your are adequately secured (i.e.Firewalled).
Hope this helps!
Cheers ~
ScrnScrm
There are two things you need to do :
1. Call 155, give them your number, and ask them to provision you on this APN. (there is no cost for this)
2. Change your default APN on your datacard or cellphone from "internet" to "internetvpn" once you have been provisioned.
In essence, the "internet" APN uses private IP addresses with port filtering enabled, so you want get through the firewall to your servers on those ports.
The "internetvpn" APN uses publick IP addresses, with the ports open, so you shouldnt experience any connection difficulties. Please bear in mind however that if you use the internetvpn APN, you will be more vulnerable to attacks because you will be using a routable IP address that is not effectively firewalled from the rest of the internet. Given this, you will need to make 100% sure that your are adequately secured (i.e.Firewalled).
Hope this helps!
Cheers ~
ScrnScrm
vodacom3g
Vodacom Representative
Have you tested over GPRS?
Functionality is the same, just slower.
Functionality is the same, just slower.
3G VPN through phone
Pardon my ignorance, I'm totally new at the 3G thing.
I have been trying (unsuccessfully) to connect to my company VPN using a notebook through a Nokia 6680. Surfing & email is 100%. From what I've read so far it looks like this could be related to the "internetvpn" access point issue. Does the "internetvpn" access point apply only to the datacard, or to a handset as well?
Has any one else set up a VPN connection using the Nokia 6680? I'm a little confused by all the settings on the phone...
Any help would be appreciated!
ciao
Pardon my ignorance, I'm totally new at the 3G thing.
I have been trying (unsuccessfully) to connect to my company VPN using a notebook through a Nokia 6680. Surfing & email is 100%. From what I've read so far it looks like this could be related to the "internetvpn" access point issue. Does the "internetvpn" access point apply only to the datacard, or to a handset as well?
Has any one else set up a VPN connection using the Nokia 6680? I'm a little confused by all the settings on the phone...
Any help would be appreciated!
ciao
I could also never get it to work not even with the datacard, even though I had Vodacom change my APN to internetvpn, we even tried upper, lower case in the VMC settings like InternetVPN, etc ...
I use the OpenVPN client (Windows GUI v1.0, didnt try it on Linux yet) and it's not working so far.
I use the OpenVPN client (Windows GUI v1.0, didnt try it on Linux yet) and it's not working so far.
rehd
Well-Known Member
To change your apn on the dashboard you just need go edit your profile on the dashboard.
LOL everyone talking about a dashboard - This cow is using a phone!!
As peeps have said get internetvpn apn activated.
Then on your phone you have to set up a new profile with internetvpn as the apn. I dont have a 6680 so am not sure of the exact way you set up the profile.
Then when you dial you use #99***(no of profile that uses internetvpn apn).
Once connected do a ipconfig to chech you have a routable (not private) address. Then you should be able to initiate(client) a vpn connection, BUT you wont be able to use your 3g access as the server, incoming requests are still blocked.
As peeps have said get internetvpn apn activated.
Then on your phone you have to set up a new profile with internetvpn as the apn. I dont have a 6680 so am not sure of the exact way you set up the profile.
Then when you dial you use #99***(no of profile that uses internetvpn apn).
Once connected do a ipconfig to chech you have a routable (not private) address. Then you should be able to initiate(client) a vpn connection, BUT you wont be able to use your 3g access as the server, incoming requests are still blocked.
Phaff
Well-Known Member
Hi there Cow
I have set up VPN for myself on a SEV800 and it works like a charm, then I set it up for our IT Director using a 6680 and I just cant get it to work consistently, we get periodic disconnects. I do believe there is a problem with some 6680 firmware.
The best way to get all the correct strings is to use the dialer from the Nokia app, the only change you need to make is change the APN to internetVPN. I will try and find the paper I wrote all the settings on and post it here.
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I have set up VPN for myself on a SEV800 and it works like a charm, then I set it up for our IT Director using a 6680 and I just cant get it to work consistently, we get periodic disconnects. I do believe there is a problem with some 6680 firmware.
The best way to get all the correct strings is to use the dialer from the Nokia app, the only change you need to make is change the APN to internetVPN. I will try and find the paper I wrote all the settings on and post it here.
P