Questions related to VPN (Virtual Private Network) software
Questions tagged [vpn]
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Easiest way to setup Ubuntu as a VPN server
I know there are many tutorials on the net for setting up VPN client and server.
I you find one that is simple/short, I am interested only in the server part.
For client, I will use OS X so I prefer a solution that uses L2TP over IPsec or PPTP…
sorin
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L2tp IPSEC PSK VPN client on (x)ubuntu 16.04
I am looking for a solution in order to connect to a vpn l2tp ipsec server from my Xubuntu 16.04 pc. I used to have Xubuntu 14.04 and I could connect without any problems following these…
Hyppo Drums
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How to connect my ubuntu to my workplace, GlobalProtect VPN, using win 7 VM
I want to connect to my work place PaloAlto GlobalProtect VPN.
The problem: there is no linux client (or I can use linux but it requires cooperation of the IT group...)
ozma
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Error when trying to connect to VPN on startup
This question has been updated. Please see the tail end of this post.
I am trying to set up my Mythbuntu computer to connect to a VPN service when it starts up. My hope is that the Mythbuntu computer will always use the VPN for all of its internet…
Questioner
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Ubuntu VPN Using Sonicwall
The only thing keeping me from blowing away the crappy Vista install on my Toshiba laptop and going pure Ubuntu is the fact that I need to VPN to work and they use Sonicwall. Due to some proprietary voodoo used by that particular firewall setup on …
Levi Hackwith
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How to connect to L2TP over IPSec VPN?
I'm having trouble connecting to my company's VPN on Ubuntu 15.04. It uses L2TP over IPsec, and I have a username, password and shared secret. How do I connect?
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How to get Netextender (VPN) working in Ubuntu 12.10 x64?
At work we have to use Sonicwall Netextender to connect over VPN. The NetExtender client works fine on Windows x64 for me, but when using the same settings in my Ubuntu , the connection seems to work fine at first - But after just some packages have…
Beamie
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Cannot log into Nord VPN
I have been able to add the repo and install the nordvpn package from apt. However, when attempting to log in from the command line, I get the following:
$ sudo nordvpn login
Continue in the browser:…
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Connect ONLY via VPN
How can I create connection via VPN by default when Ubuntu loading? Also I need don't reach Internet if VPN connection not established or disconnected.
In few words, I need connection to Internet ONLY via VPN.
Peter
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How to set up an sstp vpn connection?
the question is simple: how to set up an sstp vpn connection in ubuntu 11.04?
as of this moment I haven't been able to find a way to make an sstp vpn connection.
2hamed
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Network manager doesn't remember login (username) - 2019
This seems to be the exact same problem as this was three years ago:
Network manager doesn't remember login (username)
But I'm as up to date as I know how to get and I have the same thing. The password is remembered but I have to re-type the user…
Jason Henriksen
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L2tp VPN connection plugin?
I have L2tp VPN connection working on my Android device.
I wanted to add this to ubuntu through VPN connections, but I only found a PPTP plugin installed. I've searched a lot to find a way to add a lt2p plugin with no success.
I'm wondering is it…
Anas
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Can't connect using NordVPN
I'm getting a "transport is closing" error when trying to use
nordvpn connect uk
I've tried these 2 commands from https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/nordvpn-bin/
sudo systemctl enable --now nordvpnd
and
sudo systemctl start nordvpnd
I'm using…
Russell England
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Client for Checkpoint Endpoint Security VPN
In windows, I use a client called "Checkpoint Endpoint Security", with an certificate file, in order to connect to the Checkpoint VPN.
Is there a compatible solution for Ubuntu?
Elazar Leibovich
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Nord VPN, can it be used?
I need to know if Nord VPN service can be used in Ubuntu 14.04? I got the subscrption while on WIndows8 but had a hard drive failure and loaded 14.04 onto the new HD. Now I need to see if I can get this service up and running on Ubuntu.
