Topic: VPN acces from WIN98 not working

[SANKAR]

I am trying to access my e-smith4.1.2 server from the internet. I established
connection with my ISP thru a modem. Then I click on the VPN acces
icon and I get the following error message "Connection to server was terminated
try again". I am using WIN98 OS and the version of the DUN is 1.3. In my
esmith manager PPTP setup I have set the number of users to 1. I was having
a doubt whether my e-smith server is validating the user id and password.
I tried logging with a wrong password and I get the error on my VPN DUN
window that server has denied access because of wrong password. If
I log in with correct password and user iD I get  "Connection to server was terminated try again". Have anybody accross a smiliar problem like this.
I would appreciate if any body can help me with this problem.

Sankar

[Alejandro]

You need to set up 128bit encryption level
Alejandro

[SANKAR]

I beleive DUN 1.3 of microsoft supports 128 bit encryption. In the e-smith 4.1.2 server Do I have to set this???

[Lloyd keen]

I had exactly the same problem and it turned out that the ppp daemon hadn't been loaded. To check as root type the following
# lsmod
and look for ppp, if it's not listed type in:
# insmod ppp
and have another at connecting. Worked first go for me. Let me know how you go.

[Nisse]

I have same problem, when I do "insmod ppp" get following error:

Using /lib/modules/2.2.16-22/net/ppp.o
/lib/modules/2.2.16-22/net/ppp.o: unresolved symbol slhc_compress_Rcfd3a418
/lib/modules/2.2.16-22/net/ppp.o: unresolved symbol slhc_remember_R07972313
/lib/modules/2.2.16-22/net/ppp.o: unresolved symbol slhc_init_R1ca65fca
/lib/modules/2.2.16-22/net/ppp.o: unresolved symbol slhc_toss_Ra152cec0
/lib/modules/2.2.16-22/net/ppp.o: unresolved symbol slhc_free_Rb99033d9
/lib/modules/2.2.16-22/net/ppp.o: unresolved symbol slhc

whats wrong?
Uppgraded 4.0 to 4.1.2, no problem.

[Charlie Brady]

Nisse wrote:
 
> I have same problem, when I do "insmod ppp" get following
> error:
>
> Using /lib/modules/2.2.16-22/net/ppp.o
> /lib/modules/2.2.16-22/net/ppp.o: unresolved symbol
> slhc_compress_Rcfd3a418
> /lib/modules/2.2.16-22/net/ppp.o: unresolved symbol
> slhc_remember_R07972313
> /lib/modules/2.2.16-22/net/ppp.o: unresolved symbol
> slhc_init_R1ca65fca
> /lib/modules/2.2.16-22/net/ppp.o: unresolved symbol
> slhc_toss_Ra152cec0
> /lib/modules/2.2.16-22/net/ppp.o: unresolved symbol
> slhc_free_Rb99033d9
> /lib/modules/2.2.16-22/net/ppp.o: unresolved symbol slhc
>
> whats wrong?

The ppp.o module depends on other modules being loaded before it - in the case that you mention, the slhc.o module. If you use
"modprobe ppp", then all required modules will be loaded in the correct order. In particular, the ppp-4mppe.o module will be loaded instead of the ppp.o module - it contains required hooks for the encryption modules required by the VPN software.

In any case, all required modules will be loaded as required. If you find this not to be the case, please send a detailed bug report to bugs@e-smith.com. Include details of your configuration, and extracts from /var/log/messages.

> Uppgraded 4.0 to 4.1.2, no problem.

I assume that you mean no problem except the one that your are reporting now.

Regards

Charlie

[Nisse]

Thanks,
now all modules looks ok, but it won't connect. There is some config to do in the client (win98se). where can'I find information about it ?

[Nisse]

Thanks Charlie
Hi, now it's working, not the real server but a test server on the desk next to my workingstation. Now I have to figure out why my real server at my job won't work.
I think there is some firewalls between. Is there a easy way to test if so?

[SANKAR]

Lloyd it works now. Thanks!!!


Nisse in my router I have enabled PPTP forwarding and enabled the port 1723
TCP/UDP. I am not sure what type of firewall/router you are using but you
can try the settings above to see your production server working or not.

I have another problem. Please refer the below diagram

e-smith server 4.1.2 <--->Internet<--->ISP<--->Modem & computer

The above flow works when I use dialup networking and then VPN dial
to talk to the e-smith manager by enabling PPTP support in the e-smith
server. The home computer is running win98 se

But the below flow dosent work

e-smithserver 4.1.2 <---->internet<-->ISP<---> ADSL modem& computer

From my home I am trying to connect to the e-smith server which is in
a different location using a ADSL modem. I am not running PPOE on
my computer to connect to the DSL. Its a TCP/IP adapter running on
top of the ethernet card. My question is how do I make a VPN connection
to my e-smith server using PPTP??? Iam using win98 se in my home
computer

Can anybody help me in this flow.
Sankar