internetvpn [Virtual Private Network, VPN] APN

I can't connect to any internal vodacom addresses using the internetvpn APN. Logged a fault which was closed as resolved by vodacom the next day but had to log a new fault when in fact it was still not resolved. As far as I am aware my fault is still open and I still cannot access vodacom4me.
 
I get "Connection timed out" and I am on internetVPN so maybe that is the problem. It has been like this for the last few days.
 
...musing that Vodacom need to employ people in their technical side that can tell the difference between an ethernet cable and a telephone cable... but that is just me thinking aloud....take no note. :)
 
I've seen this too, and reported it to 082155. Then got a call from Vodacom saying that the internetVPN APN is really meant for accessing corporate VPNs; and that I should switch to the 'internet' VPN to access general web sites. Sounds like a load of @$#% - why restrict access to vodacom sites from the 'internetVPN' APN? Do they really think anyone wants to reconnect every 5 minutes on a different APN? I suspect it's not deliberate; but someone's done something bad to the routing inside Vodacom, and nobody understands what's happened.
 
Vpn

How can you connect to a vpn using 3g/gprs ??
I called the vodacom helpdesk, and they had to enable it on my account.
I also had to chnage my apn to VPN, which does not allow me to connect at all, even on the phone ?
Anyone had sucesss with this, any Ideas.

Thanks in advance
Marc
 
marcf, welcome to MyADSL!

The APN is 'internetvpn'. Change the "VPN" you currently have in the APN window to "internetvpn" (without the parenthesis of course!) and you should be able to connect. Please remember it does sometimes take a while for the new APN to be activated on your SIM card. Could be as long as 8 hours, usually around a hours or so!
 
thats wot u get for needing the loo!! take that hahaha sorry grubsner need to up my post levels.
 
lol.
thanks, works like a bomb.
I also failed to read the FAQ :eek: , which means I would have found the answer right away
Thanks for the help :)
 
Enabling VPN using your Vodafone 3G HSDPA software

The standard settings installed by the software do not default to VPN. You need to go to control panel/ modems/ modems/ advanced and change the initialization command to “internetVPN” (uppercase recommended). Then go to the Vodafone software menu and edit your profile to 3G GPRS, and similarly change the initialization command to “internetVPN” (uppercase recommended). VPN works fine if you get the settings right!
 
Connect to Small Business Server Fails over 3G/HSDPA

When connecting to small business server (VPN) using 3G/HSDPA the connection will not accept my password after connecting to the server.

The same connection used through any ADSL line authenticates immediately.

Is there a restriction that I am not aware of on 3G/HSDPA? Or, is there a setting that needs changing??
 
You'll need to give more info, which client, server, protocol, network configuration, APN used, firewall settings, etc.

There are no restrictions on using 3G for VPN's. Many people, myself included, use this.

1) Are you using the internetvpn APN?
2) Do you have any firewalls running on the connection?
 
Make sure internetvpn is activated on your sim card via yoru SP , or call Vodacom, then on your dashboard (VMC) tools-mobile profiles-edit, next - next- type in "internetvpn" and next next till finish.
 
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