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General => Random Chat => Topic started by: prepree on June 29, 2012, 11:55:56 am
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HELP!!
Im trying to set up a VPN on my macbook, I go to network - create a new VPN, enter the server address, hit connect and it prompts me -
The IPSec Shared Secret is missing?
What is a shared secret???
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Do you have any hidden shares on the server? You will know this as they will probably end with the $ sign? say for example its http://10.201.86.121/homefolders/users/2012/simon$ that will make the folder a hidden share? Might be worth checking the server! is it a windows server your connecting too?
More info and I should be able to help :)
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Never seen any $ signs betty, yes it is a windows server.
Im trying to VPN to my desktop at work if that helps, sorry not very technical!!
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if you start with the basics.... is the server address correct? is this what your IT department have supplied you with?
(dont post it on here)
Rich
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Hey rich, yes first thing i checked when it didnt work
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is it in numbers (an IP address) or in words (like your.works-vpn-server.co.uk)?
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Numbers, with dots in between
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ok, so you have the IP address.
would you be able to ask your IT department if they have the full domain name- it will be in words..
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Will do now Rich
Another thing that might assist you is we use PPTP connections, i was using L2TP over IPsec, now when i use PPTP I enter the server address, enter my account name - in authentication settings enter my workstation password. OK - then connect and now i just get Authentication Failed
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im not all too familiar with your company setup.
At mine, from home for example, on a windows machine, you would establish the VPN first to work network and then establish a remote desktop connction to your work station at work... seems like its a bit different to yours..