OPENVPN connection via MTN Broadband

[tjandies]

Good Day All

We have a VPN running on OpenVPN to connect to office network (running on uncapped 512k IS account). When connecting via iBurst or ADSL, VPN works perfectly.

However, VPN connection fails when using MTN Broadband @ 1.8Mbps (using myMTN or internet APN does not help)

Anybody has any experience with this using OpenVPN and MTN Broadband.

On Vodacom, I see that you have to dial 082155 to make sure you are connected to internetvpn APN.

Thanks

 

[Dr_Data]

Good Day All

We have a VPN running on OpenVPN to connect to office network (running on uncapped 512k IS account). When connecting via iBurst or ADSL, VPN works perfectly.

However, VPN connection fails when using MTN Broadband @ 1.8Mbps (using myMTN or internet APN does not help)

Anybody has any experience with this using OpenVPN and MTN Broadband.

On Vodacom, I see that you have to dial 082155 to make sure you are connected to internetvpn APN.

Thanks

Hi
This can be done on mtn also but you cant use the public APN's i.e. myMTN or internet. You need to use mtnvpn.co.za
By default the numbers will not be provisioned for this but if you PM me the numbers I can get them provisioned. There is no additional cost for this.

Regards
DD

 

[tjandies]

Thanks Dr_Data

I see u still working late on a Friday. I have PM'ed you my mobile number for 3G/Broadband SIM. I will PM 2 additional next week when I get it from staff.

Regards
Tjandies

 

[Dr_Data]

Thanks Dr_Data

I see u still working late on a Friday. I have PM'ed you my mobile number for 3G/Broadband SIM. I will PM 2 additional next week when I get it from staff.

Regards
Tjandies

Hi

I have sent a request now for the number to be provisioned. This might only go through on monday. I will post once I can see its active or if it occurs before that

Regards
DD

 

[Dr_Data]

Hi

I have sent a request now for the number to be provisioned. This might only go through on monday. I will post once I can see its active or if it occurs before that

Regards
DD

Hi
Its already done , lets just say I work fast. It is provisioned, just make sure you request for mtnvpn.co.za when connecting. Restart your device before you attempt it ok. Let me know if it works

Regards
DD

 

[tjandies]

Thanks Dr_Data

Just about to test. Is the following correct (using FastLink DataCard Settings Menu):
1. APN set to mtnvpn.co.za
2. IP settings tab -Dynamic
3. Authentication set to CHAP with Dynamic tabs ticked

Regards
Tjandies

 

[Dr_Data]

Thanks Dr_Data

Just about to test. Is the following correct (using FastLink DataCard Settings Menu):
1. APN set to mtnvpn.co.za
2. IP settings tab -Dynamic
3. Authentication set to CHAP with Dynamic tabs ticked

Regards
Tjandies

Hi
Yes that should be correct. Please test and advise. I will be online for a while. Got some work to do

Regards
DD

 

[tjandies]

Hi Dr_Data

Changed to mtnvpn.co.za APN

I get an Connection Failed - 619 error. Is the username:MTN and password:123 correct? Don't know what the pw is as card was set up for me in MTNSP store

Or is number provisioning on MTN still in progress?

Thanks again
Tjandies

 

[Dr_Data]

Hi Dr_Data

Changed to mtnvpn.co.za APN

I get an Connection Failed - 619 error. Is the username:MTN and password:123 correct? Don't know what the pw is as card was set up for me in MTNSP store

Or is number provisioning on MTN still in progress?

Thanks again
Tjandies

Hi
The provisioning has gone through. There is no username and password that needs to be entered as no authentication is required.

You sure you entered mtnvpn.co.za as the APN?

Regards
DD

 

[tjandies]

Hi Dr_Data

un & pw fields removed but connection error 619 persists. Will check again tomorrow. Thanks for assistance
Regards

 

[Dr_Data]

Hi Dr_Data

un & pw fields removed but connection error 619 persists. Will check again tomorrow. Thanks for assistance
Regards

Hi
Ok. Test and let me know of the outcome.
Regards
DD

 

[tjandies]

Dr_Data

Tried again this morning (Mon 7th) but no luck Connection error 619 persists.
I will PM you the additional numbers for the MTN VPN provisioning
Regards
Tjandies

 

[tjandies]

Dr-Data
I tried MTNVPN as the APN and I could connect. However, OpenVPN still fails (using port 2000 to connect). Is the APN (mtnvpn.co.za) that you gave me correct?
Is this APN NATed? Our VPN server sits on an IS 512kB DSL line

Regards
Tjandies

 

[Dr_Data]

Dr-Data
I tried MTNVPN as the APN and I could connect. However, OpenVPN still fails (using port 2000 to connect). Is the APN (mtnvpn.co.za) that you gave me correct?
Is this APN NATed? Our VPN server sits on an IS 512kB DSL line

Regards
Tjandies

Hi
Apologies for that. I have not used the APN in a while. I just confirmed now. Its just MTNVPN .
What errors do you encounter?
Regards

 

[Dr_Data]

Hi
I just confirmed now it is not NATed as per support. The range is 196.13.229.0/25, maybe that might help.
Regards
DD

 

[tjandies]

Hi DD
I have not been able to coonect on the MTNVPN APN. However, yesterday I was able to get an OPENVPN connection on the normal myMTN APN.

Our ISP hs checked the OPENVPN config script and can find no errors in the connection. When connected via myMTN or MTNVPN, I am able to ping (286ms average) and tracert succesfully , but no OPENVPN connection.

Any other suggestions on what I can do?
TJ