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Adjusting settings from Ubuntu 14.04 to 22.10
Recently, Ubuntu Server 14.04 in my company got broken. We used that server as default gateway, users have access to file server (Windows 2012), internet and VPN. I made connection with file server ...
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SSL handshake failed while trying to launch pulse secure VPN
After a recent update, I am unable to launch pulse secure VPN from my laptop with 14.04 Ubuntu (64 bit). While I try to launch the UI, I get the message
Unable to load page
Problem occurred while ...
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OpenVPN Authenticate/Decrypt packet error: packet HMAC authentication failed
I get this error when trying connect to server
Tue Apr 24 16:03:16 2018 us=869561 my_ip:49327 TCPv4_SERVER READ [54] from [AF_INET]my_ip:49327: P_CONTROL_HARD_RESET_CLIENT_V2 kid=0 pid=[ #1 ] [ ] pid=...
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openvpn client setup in terminal
The task that i'm trying to accomplish is simple: configure my ubuntu client so that i can connect to internet via openvpn file by wifi.
The connection with openvpn server is established, after sudo ...
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VPN PPTP disconnects after certain time
My VPN keeps disconnecting. I'm using Ubuntu 14.04 64bit HP workstation.
The VPN connection just dies out after a random period of time no matter if I'm using it or not. I've tried a few things that ...
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Remove old PIA VPN from Ubuntu
I installed the PIA application in 2015 and now I would like to uninstall it.
I am having troubles to have a consistent connection, which lasts no more than 30 minutes, so I am now using openvpn with ...
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Why vpn configuration is disappeared on ununtu
I am not able to create vpn connection, I have created many times before. but i installed a fresh ubuntu and now I cannot create a vpn connection. I want to connect to a server.
I installed the ...
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Module xfrm_user is in use
I've installed Openswan in Ubuntu 14.04 using
sudo apt-get install l2tp-ipsec-vpn
Upon configuration for accessing my client VPN network (every time I had to change the password as it is dynamic), I ...
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How can I share a pptp vpn with lan?
I need to share a PPTP VPN connection with a LAN connected to my PC ( UBUNTU 14.04 ).
In windows there was a part named change adapter settings which I could share my VPN connection to a specific ...
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Changing server date
I bought a shared VPN (Ubuntu 14.04) and installed my software.
I am using wordpress and mongo.
I need to read some data from mongodb converting seconds in time but my server is in New York and I am ...
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OpenVPN access to LAN devices
Im trying to set up an OpenVPN by connecting my router to a VPS server running OpenVPN. By following this tutorial
[https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/how-to-set-up-an-openvpn-server-on-...
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How can I divert my data to a Linux VPN and then forward it to a destination?
I live at place A.
I need to connect to place C.
Direct connection A->C (300ms, it was 60 ms previously but some ISP routing issues atm)
I have an Ubuntu server hosted at Point B.
A->B I get 20ms.
B->...
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Multiple VPN tunnels between two hosts to increase bandwidth
I set up VPN tunnel between my web server and a proxy server to by pass some restrictions such as the country firewall.
The VPN tunnel works well. But when too many requests to my server, all the ...
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VPN Connection Failed in Ubuntu 14.04
Somehow after system updates last night I'm unable to connect to VPN (Cisco open-vpn).
I traced sudo tail -f /var/log/syslog
Dec 15 12:25:18 aftab-ThinkPad-Edge-E431 NetworkManager[1104]: <info&...
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VPN over IPsec disconnects after 30 seconds
Im trying to connect to VPN over IPSec on Ubuntu 14.04. I'm setting it up via the applet:
Everything works and I can connect to the VPN. However, after 30 seconds it always disconnects The log is:
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Help me setup vpn on 14.04 [closed]
How Can I install GUI VPN on Ubuntu 14.04 ? I've tried many ways but it seems so different from Microsoft windows any help please I'm a total beginner
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I'd like to fully grasp Linux to make the most out of it [closed]
I have a basic idea of how to fix basic stuff like update issues, how to nano a file spotted with cd and ls in terminal, etc. but I would like to thoroughly learn the File System and how to explore ...
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Ubuntu 14.04 Server should block specific websites over OpenVPN
I am running an Ubuntu 14.04 server to host an OpenVPN server on it.
Now I need to block some websites/IPs to prevent abuse over the OpenVPN server.
Is there a 'good' way (without using the hosts file)...
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pptpd in 16.04: can't establish the connection
I can install pptpd in 14.04 using this short (9 steps) script:
https://github.com/MdNor/digital-ocean-pptp-vpn/blob/master/ubuntu
But it doesn't work in 16.04: Windows client prints that it can't ...
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IPSec VPN connectivity from Ubuntu to AWS
I have configured the VPN gateway and related settings at AWS side. Now I have to connect to the vpn from my Ubuntu machine. I am using my android mobile phone to access internet into my laptop via ...
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VPN bandwidth usage logging
I have an Ubuntu 14.04 server running OpenVPN and expect to have 10 or so unique clients using it at any given time. I will be issuing unique certificates to each device. Is there a straightforward ...
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Installing regionally restricted packages on 14.04 [duplicate]
So I've been trying to install Skype* but it didn't work because it's restricted in my region by the original company, so I tried to install the OpenVPN package but it's also restricted in my region. ...
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VPN between two ubuntu 14.04.3 servers
I have a Server at home which has an Ipv6 but no ipv4 (because my provider uses DS-Lite). I also got a vServer wich has an static ipv4. Now I would like to setup a vpn service on both servers and ...
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Creating a VPN without a router for gaming
I am trying to Create my own VPN for gaming purpose. I keep coming across port forwarding in forums. I use ubuntu 14.04 lts and have a wimax connection which is basically consists of a LAN cable to my ...
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Is there a simple way to install L2PT VPN in Ubuntu 14.04 x64?
I apple Ubuntu 14.04 x64 hsoting at the https://www.vultr.com/
I have installed PPTP VPN using the following code, it's OK!
wget https://raw.github.com/viljoviitanen/setup-simple-pptp-vpn/master/...
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How to install Cisco VPN client on an Amazon EC2 server running 14.04
I'm currently using an Amazon EC2 server - the basic, free version - running Ubuntu 14.04 for my work. Most of the time I use it for automated web scraping tasks and this works pretty great at the ...
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Can't get Juniper working on Ubuntu 14.04 The pieces work but whole does not
I really need some help troubleshooting this.
I've been here already:
How to install Juniper VPN on Ubuntu 14.04 LTS?
http://mad-scientist.us/juniper.html
The client opens and then closes. It ...
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Shrew Soft VPN fail to attach key daemon
I'm trying to use Shrew Soft to connect to my school VPN. But as you can see here, it says
failed to connect to key daemon
I searched for the solution and people who use Shrew Soft Trace Utility ...
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14.04 - DUC doesn't update correctly the IP with VPN at startup
I'm running an Ubuntu 14.04.3 LTS server that launches a few things at startup, two of them being OpenVPN for my VPN service and a Dynamic DNS Update Client to update my noip host to my current IP.
I'...
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How to check that VPNC (VPN Cisco) works on Ubuntu 14.04?
I connect with VPNC and get the message:
VPN connection was successfully established.
and a lock in the WiFi icon in the upper-right corner of Ubuntu Desktop appears.
How to check that VPNC really ...
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VPN Connection from Ubuntu 14.04
so the issue is basically that any attempt to connect to my office VPN fails in Ubuntu 14.04.
There are no special settings but worth mentioning it's to PPTP.
I can ping the server easily enough. I'...
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VPN PPTP connection can't keep stable for more than 10 seconds [14.04 LTS]
I'm trying to establish a VPN PPTP connection and I already done this, but the connection can't remain stable for more than 10 seconds. In the most of times the connection ends in one or two seconds.
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Vidalia gives this error. How to make it connect?
Aug 31 17:09:32.025 [Warning] Tried connecting to router at 193.23.244.244:443, but identity key was not as expected: wanted 7BE683E65D48141321C5ED92F075C55364AC7123 but got ...
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Setting up softether vpn client
I downloaded the softether vpn client for my xubuntu 14.04 (32 bit) but after that I am unable to proceed further.
And they also don't have the installation guide for vpnclient ( they have for ...
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How can I use two different network like tor or vpn for different apps?
I want to use different vpn or tor for different apps.
For example I want my firefox network goes through tor and chromium goes through another tor.
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Setting up ipsec/l2tp/psk VPN
I am having a hard time getting a VPN setup - can someone point me in the right direction? I am connecting to a fortigate firewall and need l2tp/ipsec/psk support - im using ubuntu studio 14.04
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IPSEC/L2TP Ubuntu Studio 14.04 (Strongswan)
My first question: Does Ubuntu support IPSEC/L2TP/PSK vpn CLIENT?
My Second Question: Is there a front end "Network Manager" that supports IPSEC/L2TP and PSK?
Background:
In my endeavors I came ...
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Unable to activate VPN since last update
I have a custom VPN endpoint set up on Ubuntu using Point-to-Point protocol. This has worked fine for the last few months, but since updating Ubuntu (14.04) today, the connection does not work at all.
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I can't get any L2TP + IPSEC client to work on Ubuntu 14.04 with pre-shared key, can you?
Such a simple question, why is it so difficult to get working?
It seems unbelievable but I haven't found a single solution to this that actually worked. Which is why I'm actually asking this ...
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Ubuntu 14.04 - Modify OpenVPN files manually
I am using a VPN (Private Tunnel) to download stuff / play games at dorms (ports are blocked, VPN allows me to bypass that). I also am trying to create a script in python that allows me to create new ...
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VPN - short read (-1): 'Message too long'
So I'm trying to use my VPN at a hotel wifi where I'm on a vacation, but for some reason I get this annoying problem. When I connect to my VPN in about a few seconds it breaks, and syslog shows:
Jun ...
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ubuntu 14.04 VPN: <info> VPN plugin state changed: stopped (6)
I'm trying to connect with vpn to work I get the following:
Jun 11 17:48:11 MYLAPTOP NetworkManager[1104]: <info> Starting VPN service 'vpnc'...
Jun 11 17:48:11 MYLAPTOP NetworkManager[1104]: &...
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PPTP VPN connection failed after 1-2 min (14.04)
My pptp vpn connection always failed after 1-2mins
I'm try solving it by http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=2222063
and also check the "Use point-to-point encryption" box.
but its still failed
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14.04: Clicking a VPN connection in the network icon menu does nothing
This is identical to (Open VPN connection doesnt work after reboot Ubuntu 14.04) with the one exception that it is a PPTP connection and not OpenVPN.
Usually when I click a connection in the menu the ...
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Can't connect to PPTP server on Ubuntu 14
I am trying to set up a PPTP server on an Ubuntu VPS hosted at Digital Ocean. Just something simply and with basic encryption to use when I'm away from my home and office connections.
I've tried ...
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can't open certain websites, using VPN or not
I'm using Ubuntu 14.04, and Firefox, and even installed and tried Midori. When I try to open certain websites, by either clicking the link from a search engine, or directly typing the address into the ...
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Where to put "-p" for solving "pptpd is not running"?
I'm working with pptpd on 14.04
and got a problem that when run /etc/init.d/pptpd start and
/etc/init.d/pptpd status, it states that /use/sbin/pptpd is not running.
I'm searching for a reason and ...
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Connecting to VPN server closes SSH tunnel
Once I start to connect the VPN, I immediately lose the connection to my dedi-server.
My aim is to still be able to ssh to my dedi-server, even if I connect to the external VPN server with my dedi-...
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I'm connected to wifi but cannot access the internet except thru VPN (14.04)
I've had 14.04 for a while now and love it. The other day, out of the blue, I cannot load pages through any of my browsers or other programs unless I am connected to my VPN. All other machines in the ...
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How to store OpenVPN password when using a static-challenge
I use two factor authentication for OpenVPN, and I am doing that using the static-challenge directive.
I also want to store my VPN username and password.
I tried doing this using auth-user-password ...
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