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Hello

I have successfully connected a windows client to my 7800n vpn server but I cannot connect any mac. I have tried an imac, iphone and ipod but none will connect. I susspect it is a router problem, although why it connects using a windows machine and not a mac i really dont know. I can see in the logs the mac trying to connect but i just get the following.

Oct 03 14:53:07 daemon pppv[28743]: Plugin /lib/pptpd-logwtmp.so loaded.
Oct 03 14:53:07 daemon pppv[28743]: pppv started
Oct 03 14:53:07 daemon pppv[28743]: Using interface pppv0
Oct 03 14:53:07 daemon pppv[28743]: Connect: pppv0 <--> /dev/ttyp0
Oct 03 14:53:07 daemon pppv[28743]: Modem hangup
Oct 03 14:53:07 daemon pppv[28743]: Connection terminated.
Oct 03 14:53:07 daemon pppv[28743]: Exit.
Oct 03 14:53:25 user syslog: Disable PPTP process 27167.

Does the remote user need to allow a port on their modem? Is so why does the windows client not need the same?

Any Help most appreciated

Dan.

The 7800n has the latest firmware.

Try changing the PPTP tunnel to 'Stateless' on the 7800N

Thanks for the reply
That was one of the first things i read and i have tried that with no success.
Dan

danh123 wrote:Thanks for the reply
That was one of the first things i read and i have tried that with no success.
Dan

Have you tried with a iphone over 3G?? Normally this works, not 100% sure on a iMac.(I assume there isn't that much difference between the client on the iphone compared to the imac)

Yes that did work. that is why i suspect it is a router setup problem. so what port is the mac using that a windows box isnt? Should i open a port. I really dont know.
Dan

You can try and DMZ your IP address of your iMac but I don't think that is the issue, as the windows machine is working and so is the iPhone, so it does seem like the issue is not with the Billion router.

What router are you using at the remote location?

I have a friend in taiwan and he said his modem is a zyxel (not sure of the exact model) and in the uk the modem is bog standard talktalk stuff. I will try the dmz suggestion soon as i have to rely on a friend.

Thanks for the suggestions

Dan

danh123 wrote:I have a friend in taiwan and he said his modem is a zyxel (not sure of the exact model) and in the uk the modem is bog standard talktalk stuff. I will try the dmz suggestion soon as i have to rely on a friend.

Thanks for the suggestions

Dan

Another thing you can try is to turn your iPhone to a wireless personal hotspot, connect your iMac to wireless network (from your iPhone) and try the VPN connection again.

This can rule out a issue with iMac settings, if it works then it is something to do with the modem/router you are connecting through.

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