Having an issue using the built-in VPN. I can set up a PPTP VPN and connect, however, once connected I have no internet (no data). As soon as I disconnect, I have data. Did some searching around the web and noticed it was a know issue on Android, but wondering if others on the TF have the same issue?
When using a VPN it uses the gateway on the remote network. If that network requires a proxy server you won't have an internet connection. There are apps out there that let you set proxy settings, but thankfully Google is finally included the options natively in the 3.1 update. What I would really like them to do though is allow you to use your local gateway instead.
I have no problems using AceVPN www.acevpn.com with my TF using the builtin vpn client. My HTC Inspire also works great on there.
What is the built in VPN client you are speaking of?
I am looking for a VPN client i can use to log into my work network - I assume it doesn't have to be the same client as on my laptop?
I am going on holidays and only taking the TF - I want to be able to VPN into my work network if needed. ON the face of it I don't see how it would work since even if I VPN in the network is MS based so not sure how an Android client works on a MS based network - since I am not remoting into a machine with Windows - just VPNing into the network......so once I am in then what?
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Hi all
I recently purchased an unlocked Treo 750 with use on T-Mobile. This replaced my 700w on Verizon.
I have internet working fine, MMS reprogrammed and working. However I seem to be having problems with VPN on the phone itself.
If I tether the treo to my laptop and use it as my internet connection, I can initiate the VPN client on my laptop and all is fine.
The problem is the VPN on the phone itself when using trying to use applications directly on the phone requiring VPN (ie without the laptop). I configured it, it connects fine, however when trying to use IE or remote desktop it fails to connect.
I get a 503 error in IE on each url I try through the VPN. Makes me think it's trying to hit a proxy of some kind outside of the connection manager.
I've also tried using internet2.voicestream.com as opposed to the default wap.voicestream.com... both function identical and at same speeds. I have the total internet add-on data package.
Remote desktop fails with network not found... which kind of hints at a proxy also.
Note that I do not have any proxies set in the Connections manager, makes me think there is something hard coded.
I have checked the registry for the AutoEnable thing for proxies, but in WM6 this is already set to a value of 1.
Any advice is welcomed
If it is a PPTP VPN connection you are probably screwed, it is slowly emerging that there is a problem with the implementation of MPPE used in WM for PPTP VPN connections. I.e. VPN connects but NO traffic Tx/Rx.
Best bet, try and get your IT to setup the PIX to use L2TP/IPsec I have heard numerous reports that there are no problems with the implementation standard of that VPN connection in WM5/6/6.1.
I have a New Asus Transformer Pad with 4.0.3 on it.
I've added a new VPN IPSEC XAuth PSK to it and it connects fine but when I start the VPN then try to browse the net its reboots and if I try to access email it can't see anything.
I need to know if this is a bug or if something is configured wrong.
I've tried looking everywhere to find this out but can't find anyone that's had this problem so far.
I set up VPN on mine using IPSEC XAuth PSK, it says it connects, but I can't do anything (like remote into a PC). It doesn't crash though.
When I asked my Administrator to look, he could see the connection but there was no data coming through at all.
I've rooted mine and used VPN Widget which I used on my DHD and it works fine.
Update
Asus has since released and update but i'm not sure what it corrected. The version number hasn't changed so it must just be some backend fixes.
When i connect the VPN now it doesn't crash but as you said it doesn't look like its pushing the data over the VPN connection. The stats never change.
I've tried putting in the DNS search name, DNS server. That didn't help.
The forwarding route might help but i'm unsure what route i should be putting in there any ideas?
I'm a system/network administrator, if possible I'll see if I can try and set it up for myself and see if I can replicate the bug (if I can't it's probable that it's a misconfiguration on your end).
Might take a while though
Settings
I'm using a IPSEC XAuth PSK for the VPN connection.
Hopefully this will be able to give you the same results.
Same Issue w Asus, but not Acer
I have been waiting for a while to have this resolved as I want to be able to use my Transformer Prime to vpn to my work. My IPSEC XAUTH PSK connects as well, but will not allow me to remote desktop into my work PC.
I bought an Acer A500 for my daughter and this morning I was able to update it to ICS. Tried the exact same VPN settings, connected and remoted into my work PC flawlessly.
Looking forward to the next firmware update for ICS / Transformer Prime so it hopefully resolves the issues.
Found a VPN that works
So that people know I found a VPN that works with PSK X/Auth.
Its pretty new made by Matthias Meier called VpnCilla.
There is a trial to test with but you then have to buy it for $5.46.
Try it out it works.
As an alternative, you can set up a pptp vpn using the vpn setup wizard in windows 7 for free (assuming you have windows 7). I can confirm that this works with the 300. It uses microsoft point to point 128bit encryption, and can be configured to require password encryption. Its not exactly high end encryption, but its better than no encryption or novpn connection at all. It will protect you from some kiddie running a packet sniffer program.
Hi, I have a samsung galaxy note 10.1 N8000. On my local network I have a synology diskstation DS213j which can run a vpn server L2TP/IPSec or openvpn.
On my samsung I have the latest official firmware.
L2TP/IPSec server DS213j is working fine with my ubuntu 11.10 notebook. I didn't try openvpn yet, but I guess I get that working too.
On my samsung I can connect nicely to L2TP/IPSec server (with build in android vpn client) or the openvpn server (with Openvpn for android app).
However I cannot access internet or my local lan. Although I can ping my local lan addresses. When I open ie the url to my webinterface of the local lan it tries to connect to it. It sometimes even manage to display the login screen.
I guess my routing on the tablet is wrong. Routing is set to automatic, only dns servers has been filled in manually, because they didn't get pushed right by the openvpn server on my synology. Notice that I don't have this problem on my ubuntu notebook.
Did someone manage to succesfully setup a vpn connection using L2TP/IPSec or openvpn?
If so I must take another look at the vpn servers on my synology, else I think I need to get root access to my tablet to manipulate the routing table.
BTW the goal is to rout all the traffic through the vpn expecially the internet. I need to access the internet through my home IP so I can use the live TV app from my cable/internet provider when I am on the road.
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Hi, I have a samsung galaxy note 10.1 N8000. On my local network I have a synology diskstation DS213j which can run a vpn server L2TP/IPSec or openvpn.
On my samsung I have the latest official firmware.
L2TP/IPSec server DS213j is working fine with my ubuntu 11.10 notebook. I didn't try openvpn yet, but I guess I get that working too.
On my samsung I can connect nicely to L2TP/IPSec server (with build in android vpn client) or the openvpn server (with Openvpn for android app).
However I cannot access internet or my local lan. Although I can ping my local lan addresses. When I open ie the url to my webinterface of the local lan it tries to connect to it. It sometimes even manage to display the login screen.
I guess my routing on the tablet is wrong. Routing is set to automatic, only dns servers has been filled in manually, because they didn't get pushed right by the openvpn server on my synology. Notice that I don't have this problem on my ubuntu notebook.
Did someone manage to succesfully setup a vpn connection using L2TP/IPSec or openvpn?
If so I must take another look at the vpn servers on my synology, else I think I need to get root access to my tablet to manipulate the routing table.
BTW the goal is to rout all the traffic through the vpn expecially the internet. I need to access the internet through my home IP so I can use the live TV app from my cable/internet provider when I am on the road.
divx118
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Solved with the official release of DSM 4.3 beta and vpn server update of my synology. As I expected not all the routes were pushed by the server. dns servers I still have to ad them manually.
I'm wondering whether I can tether with FoxFi and have the traffic go through a VPN connection set-up using the stock VPN client. Does anyone have experience with such a set-up?
Your stock vpn on you computer?
I meant the stock VPN Android configuration. Basically I'm wondering whether the following works:
- set-up VPN on my S6
- start fox-fi
- associate laptop with S6's AP
- browse the web from laptop through VPN
I'm concerned that the fact that fox-fi needs to play with the VPN settings messes things up.
You would have to tell your computer and all your programs?, to us foxfi's proxy server. Would be easier to run a good vpn on your computer.
Does anyone of an app that can connect to a basic PPTP home vpn server? I have an old XP machine at home set up just for connecting to my home network via VPN which works perfectly on a laptop or my phone using the stock android vpn option. I use it to be able to have full access to some media services that require you to be on your home network. My issue is I can not find a way to use it with a fire stick since the firestick doesnt have a native vpn option and every vpn app i have found does not allow you to just enter a basic pptp user name and password type of vpn server.