 Windows XP Connection Software PPTP Connection L2TP Connection OpenVPN Connection Web Proxy Connection |
 Windows Vista Connection Software PPTP Connection L2TP Connection OpenVPN Connection Web Proxy Connection |
 Windows 7 Connection Software PPTP Connection L2TP Connection OpenVPN Connection Web Proxy Connection |
 Mac OSX PPTP Connection L2TP Connection OpenVPN Connection Web Proxy Connection |
 Linux PPTP Connection L2TP Connection OpenVPN (SSL) Conection Web Proxy Connection |
 Apple iPhone Apple iPod Touch PPTP Connection L2TP Connection Web Proxy Connection |
Apple iPad PPTP Connection L2TP Connection Web Proxy Connection |
 Android PPTP Connection L2TP Connection OpenVPN Connection |
 Symbian (S60) PPTP Connection (SymVPN) |
 DD-WRT Compatible Routers OpenVPN Connection PPTP Connection AP PPTP Connection |
Multi user UK VPN access on our UK based Dedicated (static) IP servers. You don't just get a Static UK IP Address with these accounts, each account has its very own Unique IP Address located in the United Kingdom too! These UK IP's are static so they will never change and they will never be used by any other client whilst the IP is assigned to your account! As with all VPNUK accounts, you receive two simultaneous user acess as standard.
USA multi user access on our Dedicated (static) IP servers. You don't just get a Static IP Address with these accounts, each account has its very own US Based Unique IP Address too! These IP's are static so they will never change and they will never be used by any other client whilst the USA IP is assigned to your account! As with all VPNUK accounts, you receive two simultaneous user acess as standard.
Swiss based 1:1 Dedicated IP servers. You don't just get a Static IP Address with these Switzerland Based VPN accounts, each account has its very own Unique Swiss IP Address too! These IP's are not NAT'd so offer an unrestricted 1:1 conection, ideal for running applications and services that require an incoming connection!
| This is a quick comparision of the VPNUK VPN service when compared to the VPNUK Proxy service. | ||
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| Unique IP Address** | |
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** Dedicated IP account
VPNUK - The Virtual Private Network Specialists
Setting up L2TP/IPSec VPN access under Ubuntu GNU/Linux.
This tutorial describes how to configure and setup a L2TP VPN connection in GNU/Linux using the network manager. The L2TP/IPSec applet builds on a variety of Unix and Unix-like operating systems including Linux and Solaris, this tutorial is based on Ubuntu.
How to install the L2TP VPN connection for Debian Linux (Ubuntu):
First you will need to install OpenSwan xl2tpd package:
1. Open Terminal Window
Go to Application -> Accessories -> Terminal.
2. Install Openswan
Run the command:
sudo apt-get install openswan xl2tpd
3. Configuring Openswan
You may be asked if you would like to install certificates for this host. The VPNUK servers do not use certificates, we use shared secrets so you do not need to install the certificate.
4. Install l2tp-ipsec-vpn (pt1)
Enter the following command into the terminal window and click enter:
sudo apt-add-repository ppa:werner-jaeger/ppa-werner-vpn
5. Install l2tp-ipsec-vpn (pt2)
Enter the following command into the terminal window and click enter:
sudo apt-get update
6. Install l2tp-ipsec-vpn (pt3)
Enter the following command into the terminal window and click enter:
sudo apt-get install l2tp-ipsec-vpn
8. Confirm Installation
If you are asked to confirm the installation enter 'y' and click enter.
8. Reboot
Enter the following command into the terminal window and click enter:
sudo shutdown -r now
How to configure the L2TP VPN connection in Connection Manager for Linux:
1. Edit Connections
Right click on the new 'L2TP Network Manager' icon on your desktop bar. This icon can be in the shape of 2 computer screens. Then choose 'Edit Connections'.
2. Administrator Permissions
You may be prompted for your administrator password, enter your password and click onto the 'OK' button.
3. Add New Connection
Press the 'VPN' tab to ensure you are on the correct setup.
4. Connection Name
Enter the name for the new connection, then click 'OK'.
5. Edit Connection
Click onto the 'Edit' button.
6. Conection Settings
Enter the IP of the server you are connecting to and the IPSec key: 69000903 then click onto the 'PPP' tab.
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7. Connections Settings
Click onto the 'Allow these protocols' checkbox and click onto the 'IP Settings' Button.
8. IP Settings
Plce a tick in the 'Obtain DNS server address automatically' checkbox anf then click onto the 'OK' button.
9. Advanced Options
Click onto the 'Advanced' button.
10. Advanced Settings
Ensure all of the compressions options are checked along with the option to send PPP echo packets, then click on 'OK'.
11. Login Details
Enter your login username and password then click onto the 'OK' button.
12. Connection setup complete
Thats it! You can now close the 'VPN Connections' window.
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Connecting the L2TP VPN server
1. Initiate Connection
Click onto the L2TP connection icon in the taskbar and click onto the L2TP connection that you created.
2. Connection Initilasing
A dialog box will open to inform you that the connection has initialised.
3. Connected!
Once Connected a dialog box will open and the L2TP icon will change into two active screens.
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Disconnecting the L2TP VPN server:
1. Open Network Manager
Click on the Click onto the L2TP connection icon on your taskbar and select 'Disconnect'.
2. Disconnected
A dialog box will open to let you know the connection is disconnected, The icon will also change to a disconnected state'.
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