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gareth41

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#92940 9-Nov-2011 15:49
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Im trying to set up an XP machine to connect to a pptp server, the internet connection here is actually an x ihug connection.  The pptp server is hosted with sitehost.co.nz, im getting error 619 when trying to connect, tried telnetting to the port and it appears open, also tried from an orcon connection and it connected fine no problems, a telecom connection also works.  But vodafone (x ihug) connection a no go.  Question is why?

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  #543185 9-Nov-2011 15:51
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Were you using the same modem for all testing? Or different modems on different connections?




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  #543196 9-Nov-2011 16:01
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different modems for each, the moden on vodafone connection is a Cisco SR520W, now this is a commercial grade modem, requires a terminal to set it up, no web interface.  Im not sure if this is somehow set to block a pptp connection though, so just wondering if anyone else has had pptp issues with vodafone?

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  #543208 9-Nov-2011 16:15
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It's not happening on purpose

We need further INFO source and desintation connection (IP, login or phone line numbers)

Can you please log a job with our fixed line team

John



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  #543283 9-Nov-2011 19:14
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Found out what the problem was, the router is not allowing vpn pass through

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  #543395 9-Nov-2011 22:36
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gareth41: Found out what the problem was, the router is not allowing vpn pass through


That's what I was going to suggest you look at.

Also you should be able to use OpenVPN with sitehost I think,

OpenVPN is encrypted with SSL (more secure than PPTP ) and works over TCP/UDP so no router pass through needed unlike PPTP (which uses GRE protocol).



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  #543396 9-Nov-2011 22:42
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Thanks for the update,

John

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