I have an mpman mp824 tablet (same as Coby Kyros MID8125), preloaded with Android 2.3.3. I want to use a VPN, but when I go to the Settings - Wireless and Networks screen, there is no VPN setup item as I would expect. I'm not an expert, but I assume this may be because a) the VPN applet is there somewhere, but has not started, or b) it is not there for some reason.
Can anyone help, plus is there a way I can overcome this? I have tried the supplier, but they are not replying
Thanks in advance for any advice.
Try these steps. It will surely help you!
1-Tap the ‘Menu’ button on your smartphone to open the resulting window.
2-Open the ‘Wireless and Network Settings’ window as you enter the new window and tap the concerned icon.
3-You will notice the option for ‘VPN Settings‘ along with many other options depending on the interface of the respective android vpn phone.
4-After tapping the VPN settings option, you will get the choice to connect to one of the many protocols available. From these, choose ‘Add PPTP VPN’.
5-In the next window, you will be asked to set VPN Name, VPN Server, Enable encryption, and DNS search domains, depending on your handheld devices.
6-Provide VPN Name and other information accordingly, click OK to complete the VPN configuration.
7-Navigate back to the VPN listings window and tap the VPN network that you have created just now to establish the connection.
8-The connection will be notified by a key icon in the notification area of the smartphone.
9-To disconnect the VPN, all you need is to move to the location of the connection and tap the current VPN connection.
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I have recently purchased an LG Vortex (from what I read is Verizon Wireless's Optimus One) that comes with the Android 2.2 operating system installed. I have looked into rooting my phone with z4root and have successfully temporarily rooted my phone. I would rather keep my phone unrooted, but if it is absolutely necessary I will root it permanently with z4root.
My question is this: How can I connect to my company wifi and use apps that require wifi?
I can successfully connect to my corporate wifi through the 802.1x EAP protocol. The problem comes when trying to access any of the apps that require internet (I am forcing Verizon's data plan not to be used--using wifi only due to 150MB limit on my data to save $$ per month). None of my apps seem to work--internet browser, Market, Gmail, Google Calendar, etc...
On my company pc I know that within internet explorer the box is checked that says "Use automatic configuration script" and gives an "Address" that is in the format of "..../proxy.pac" It looks like my work uses a proxy for things to connect to the internet. I have no such place to put this information in my LG Vortex. I downloaded an app that seemed promising called "Proxy Settings" which will allow me to enter in the following Hostname and Port. When I tried to enter the "..../proxy.pac" as the hostname it gave me an error stating "The hostname you typed is not valid."
Is there an app or something that will allow me to use my apps when connecting to my corporate wifi? Is it a proxy setting thing or a VPN thing? I am not sure. I am open to any and every idea so that I can use my phone's online features while connected to my company's wifi.
FYI - I have friends that have iPod touches and they are able to connect to the internet with some apps internet browsing and downloading apps, but they have a similar issue of not being able to use all of their apps as well. I believe they were able to put the "..../proxy.pac" address in their devices somewhere.
Thanks!
I am a new member on this forum but I decided to reply because I have a question and a possible solution for you:
-solution:try to download the *.pac file.You will see that it is probably a script that defines your actual proxy's ip.So you could try and figure out which is your actual proxy's ip.Then use this ip for the proxy-app. (However I am afraid that only browser will connect properly,not every app)
-and now the question:how did you manage to connect to the network?I have trouble connecting because the wifi settings menu doesn't seem to help.
I try to connect to a 802.1x EAP network and I have installed the required certificates but I don't know what to fill to username,password fiels.
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I didn't get much response on my previous question about proxy support for the stock rom, so I was wondering if any of the alternate roms include it. I would very much like to have access to the internet at work, but the school district requires loggon through a proxy server (content filter) before you can access the WiFi network. I realize that port restrictions that the district places on the network will likely prevent me from accessing the market, gmail, or voice search. But at school, I would most like to just access flash based educational website for kids.
Any thoughts on this? The district is moving toward ipads as the tablet platform of choice because of the lack of proxy support with Android. But the ipads lack of support for flash really hinders what I want a tablet to be able to do for me. (Yes, I want my cake and eat it too!) Is this too much to ask?
I connect my gtab to my schools wirelesss that is using 802.1x EAP for wireless security. I had to install a mod that changed the settings app and allowed advanced wireless settings. That allowed me to put in the authentication type, domain name, password, etc. Once connected, I ran a mod that set it back to the original settings apps. I asked in your previous post as to whether you are having problems actually getting on the wireless or once on, you can't bet by the web filter. We use websense here. Once I got on the wireless, there was an websense authentication dialog that popped up. Once I put my domain\username and password in, it works fine.
It won't even let me connect to the district network because I don't have anywhere to enter the proxy settings in the wifi set up box.
Assuming you have Pershoot's or Clemsyn's Kernel (or one of the better ROMs), you need something like ASProxy. I use it at work all the time and it does the job. There is a free program called TransParentProxy which is more limited but does allow you to quickly test settings without spending any money.
I do not see a proxy settings in the wpa_supplicant.conf file. My understanding of this file is it lists all possible settings settings available for Wi-Fi configurations.
# This file describes configuration file format and lists all available option.
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Previously I've only needed to access a proxy after connecting to the network. Perhaps you have run into a problem getting connected to your network using the tablets Wi-Fi settings manager. So connecting to the network might be your first step and then connecting to the proxy your 2nd.
I found the free Wifi Advanced Config Editor (WifiACE on the Android Market) to have a GUI to easily configure advanced Wi-Fi settings not found in the tablet's settings. I realized when trying to set up an advanced configuration I needed to create a new connection in the tablets WiFi Settings with the security of NONE to avoid having some of the wrong settings configured by default. Then using the information from the my network admin I manually set the options via the WifACE GUI, un-checking NONE, and bingo I got connected.
I recommend WiFiACe with one caveat: make sure you have a way (like adb) working and know how to backup, delete, and restore files and that you make a back up of all wpa_supplicant.conf files on your tablet.
My caveat comes because my first reboot after I got connected to the Enterprise network at work the Wifi would not start or run. It would only display "error" and do nothing. Several reboots later it still wouldn't start and without Wi-Fi running there is no way to make configuration changes either through WifiACE or the tablets Wi-Fi Settings. I had to use the adb shell to delete the newly configured wap_supplicant.conf and create a new connection via the tablets Wi-Fi Settings and then make the necessary changes through WifiACE. Once that was done it ran and connected. Now after multiple reboots it still works and connects. Without the ability to delete the file I'm afraid I would have had to re-flash my tablet to get Wi-Fi to work again.
I don't think you've ever mentioned what ROM you're running. If you're running stock, you will have a very difficult time, in fact it may be impossible. If you're running a different mod, there's hope. Now, assuming that you got ClockWordMod (CWM) installed, you can probably be successful in at least connecting to the wireless. If you don't have CWM installed, here's a good place to start:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=865245
Once you have CWM installed, go to this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=857939
This will give you the zips for installing a differernt wireless config tool that will allow you to put in the 802.1x EAP config. Once you can successfully connect, you back out the the tool you installed.
So, I was trying to make my own VPN to bypass my mobile network's blockage on Skype. I'm trying to get my Galaxy S3 connect to my home's PC which is totally fine with Skype.
I followed the steps here to setup a VPN on Windows 7. But when I tried to fill the VPN settings on my phone, it was unsuccessful.
What am I missing?
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Couldn't post the link. The steps were :
Following are the steps for configuring Incoming VPN Connection in Windows 7
First go to Control Panel and open Network and Sharing Center.
Click on Change adapter settings.
Press Alt+F and select New Incoming connection
Put a check on who you’d like to give access to this computer or you can configure a new account by clicking on Add someone,after that click on Next.
Put a check mark on Through the Internet. Click on Next.
Select the protocols you want to enable for this connection. Click on Allow access.
Make a note of the Computer name as this will be used by the client to connect to this computer and after that Click on Close.
Banana Phone said:
So, I was trying to make my own VPN to bypass my mobile network's blockage on Skype. I'm trying to get my Galaxy S3 connect to my home's PC which is totally fine with Skype.
I followed the steps here to setup a VPN on Windows 7. But when I tried to fill the VPN settings on my phone, it was unsuccessful.
What am I missing?
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Couldn't post the link. The steps were :
Following are the steps for configuring Incoming VPN Connection in Windows 7
First go to Control Panel and open Network and Sharing Center.
Click on Change adapter settings.
Press Alt+F and select New Incoming connection
Put a check on who you’d like to give access to this computer or you can configure a new account by clicking on Add someone,after that click on Next.
Put a check mark on Through the Internet. Click on Next.
Select the protocols you want to enable for this connection. Click on Allow access.
Make a note of the Computer name as this will be used by the client to connect to this computer and after that Click on Close.
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I have to say, I highly advise against using any of the desktop-based Windows OS for a VPN server. The reason being is that although some functionality for providing an incoming VPN service may be there, it is by no means widely supported and where it is found, can be flakey and unstable at the best of times. Server-based operating systems, like Windows Server 2003, feature a very solid server base (hence the name) and as a result, have much more support and stability when it comes to hosting services used by clients. Further to the point of an actual VPN server, they are very difficult to get working properly and even more difficult to maintain, even on a server-based OS. I know running a server-based OS isn't something that everyone can (or wants) to do, so if you need to use a VPN service for whatever reason I suggest taking a look here: http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/7-completely-free-vpn-services-protect-privacy/ or if you wish to shell out a few pounds here: http://www.zeropaid.com/news/94826/top-5-free-vpn-services/ Anyway, that's just my opinion (although one I have developed from a professional background and having endured trials much like you are now) so on to the problem you face...
You say you have setup a VPN incoming connection, via a Windows 7 wizard. I encourage you to check this link out, and go over the motions it describes to see if there are any intermediate steps the guide you followed may have missed.
http://www.pcworld.com/article/210562/how_to_set_up_vpn_in_windows_7.html
After you have done this, please follow the following link to see the ports that are needed to be opened between you and the outside world. This will either have to be done at a) your firewall if you have one (could be software, ie Windows 7 Firewall, or hardware) or b) your router.
http://www.speedguide.net/faq_in_q.php?qid=163
I am unsure whether Windows 7 as a VPN server uses PPTP or L2TP for its service. However, I will hazard a guess and say PPTP, as L2TP I have only ever seen used on Unix-based system. Therefore you will need to open (or forward) ports 1723 and port 47 to your Windows 7 PC. As there are many different makes and models of home router I cannot give you specific instructions on how to do this, but a Google string such as "<your router name here> port forwarding" will no doubt give you guides on how to do this. My money is on something like your router/firewall just blocking VPN traffic, as the ports are not currently forwarded properly.
I hope this helps - let me know how it goes.
Hello i switched from iPhone to Galaxy S6 and still in a process of get some of the iPhone features to work on android device.
One problem i discovered when i setup vpn connection device reboots itself right after athentication. Is there a way to fix it?
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I have this exact same problem. Tried different VPN profiles, carrier networks and S6 devices. Seems to be a software bug?
I contacted Samsung Australia and they have opened a "case" but that was a week ago and i have no updates.
russellwrz said:
Hello i switched from iPhone to Galaxy S6 and still in a process of get some of the iPhone features to work on android device.
One problem i discovered when i setup vpn connection device reboots itself right after athentication. Is there a way to fix it?
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You're not alone mates. I am having the same issue too. Got my S6 Edge from Optus, which at first I thought it may be a bug in their firmware. I then went to Samsung's store in Melbourne Central, explained and demonstrated the problem to the operations manager. He then offered to try to set up a VPN on his S6 Edge (Telstra) and had the same problem as well.
He sent an email to Samsung Australia (last week), he got back to me yesterday, and mentioned this in the email: "[...]Head office here in Australia has recognised the issue and have now escalated it to Korea. Unfortunately I don't have an eta on a resolution however they are looking into it and I hope we will hear something soon."
So, yeah that's it. Just stick around and wait.
Thanks for your update...
I've just received an update (I'm on Optus), around 251MB which seems to have fixed this issue.
Currently I am on:
Android Version: 5.0.2
Baseband Version: G925IDVU1AOD1
Build Number: LRX22G:G925IDVU1AOD1
Cheers.
Here are step for setup vpn on android.
Step 1: Go to the Wireless And Network settings:
VPN connections are created from within the Wireless And Network settings window. To get to this window, click your phone’s Menu button. When that menu pops up (Figure A), tap the Wireless And Network Settings button. Tap "VPN"
Step 2: Select PPTP for the VPN connection:
Now tap the Add VPN button. The screen will display a list of various types of VPNs (Figure C). Tap the Add PPTP VPN button to continue.
Step 3: Configure the VPN connection:
In this next window (Figure D), there are four configurations you can set up:
VPN Name: Give your VPN a name for the connection listing. (ie TorGuard Netherlands)
Set VPN Server: You will need to enter the IP or Hostname of the VPN server you want to conenct to. (Found under My Servers).
Enable Encryption: This is set by default, and should be left alone.
Step 4: Connect to your VPN:
Now that your VPN is set up, it’s time to connect. To do this, go back to the VPN listings window (Figure F) and tap the VPN you just created in order to make the connection.Once you enter your username and password, you’ll see a key icon in your notification area (Figure G) indicating you are connected to a VPN. Make sure you keep a close watch on your VPN connections. You don’t want to keep that connection open if you don’t need it.
Step 5: Disconnect:
Now that you know you can make the connection, you can disconnect by pulling down your notification drawer, tapping the VPN connection, and then tapping the VPN connection name to disconnect.
As the title implies: I want "a button" that can reopen the Captive Portal page, for instance when I accidentally swiped away the notification upon connecting to whatever wifi it is that I'm connecting to.
So is there any app, Magisk/Xposed module or anything else that can offer such "a button"?
Well that’s an uncommon topic and you can just create a button using More Shortcuts ( https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ss.moreshortcuts) to create a shortcut to turn WiFi off and on to reconnect tot he same network with the notification re-popped up.
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Well that’s an uncommon topic and you can just create a button using More Shortcuts ( https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ss.moreshortcuts) to create a shortcut to turn WiFi off and on to reconnect tot he same network with the notification re-popped up.
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Yeah, that doesn't always make the notification reappear. The "usual" experience I'm having is that the notification no longer reappear even after turning wifi off and back on, it rarely works that way.
The definitive and only solution that works (for me) all the time is to first turn my wifi off, secondly reboot my phone and lastly turn my wifi back on.
Hence the reason I'm bringing this topic here to (hopefully) eliminate the hassle. Moreover it just irritates me that there doesn't seem to be a dedicated button that can always open the captive portal interface.
Likely depends on how long the given IP is leased to your device(your phone's wifi Mac address usually) the portal is hosted by the network your connecting to this network also decides what traffic gets redirected or not. Its all or nothing with captive portals, you pay/agree to get access or are provided with terms and given a way to to agree or pay. Its not something the client(your phone) has much control over, that would defeat the purpose. If you have root, changing your mac address will likely trigger the portal. A captive portal is a special wepage hosted on a local server. Depending on how its set up, you can find the local ip and port its hosted on. Look up look up your gateway address in wifi settings, it will likely use a special port as well. In your browser, enter the gateway address, much like opening up the settings page of a wireless router. For example 10.0.0.1 is a common address for router settings, a colon : and the numbers following specify the port in chrome or Firefox and many others. I made a portal for my hotspot on my phone. Its hosted on 10.0.0.1:9090 if your on my hotspot and enter that in your browser, my portal will show. An app like fing would find the ip/port combo for you. It may not label it as a portal, but it will be within the subnet(similar address) of the gateway adress, most likely. Another way to get the address(easiest for sure) is to ignore the system captive portal popup, and instead attempt to visit a site in browser, some sites will still work without ssl which will trigger a browser warning. meetme.com is one such site. I use that website to trigger the portal for McDonald's wifi. The "Button" you want, may be bookmarks in your browser of captive portals you find on networks you use.