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How to configure L2TP connection from a Windows client to Locally Managed Quantum Spark Appliances
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Technical Level
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Solution ID |
sk87523 |
Technical Level |
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Product |
Quantum Spark Appliances |
Version |
R80.20 |
OS |
Gaia Embedded |
Platform / Model |
600, 700, 1100, 1400, 1500, 1600, 1800 |
Date Created |
05-May-2013
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Last Modified |
18-Oct-2021
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Solution
To configure an L2TP connection from a Windows client to a locally managed Quantum Spark Appliance, follow the steps below.
Step 1 - Enable an L2TP connection on the locally managed appliance to allow an incoming connection:
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In the WebUI, go to the VPN tab.
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In the left pane, click Blade Control.
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In the VPN Remote Access Control section, select On.
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For VPN Remote Access users can connect via, select the checkbox for L2P VPN Client.
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Click the L2P Pre-Shared Key link, enter the preshared key, and click OK.
Note - Copy this preshared key as you will need to enter this key again in the L2TP dialer settings in the Windows OS client.
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Click Apply.
For more details, refer to sk96246 for the most recent version of the admin guide for each appliance and refer to these sections:
Step 2 - Create a new L2TP dialer on the Windows OS client:
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Go to the Start Menu > Control Panel.
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Go to Network settings:
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If the Control Panel View is set to Category, click Network and Internet.
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If the Control Panel View is set to Icons, click Network and Sharing Center.
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Click Set up a new connection or network.
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In the Choose a connection option window, click Connect to a workplace > Next.
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In the Do you want to use a connection that you already have window (if prompted), select No, create a new connection > click Next.
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In the How do you want to connect? window, click Use my Internet connection (VPN).
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In the Enter the Internet address to connect to window:
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In the Internet address field, enter the external IP address, or DDNS name of the locally managed appliance.
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Optional - In the Destination name field, enter a comment.
Important - Check the box Don't connect now; just set it up so I could connect later.
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Click Next.
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In the Enter your user name and password window, enter the user name and password and click Create.
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In the The connection is ready to use window, click Close.
Step 3 - Configure the L2TP dialer settings on Windows OS client:
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Go to the Start Menu >Control Panel.
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Go to Network settings:
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If the Control Pane View is set to Category, click Network and Internet.
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If the Control Panel View is set to Icons, click Network and Sharing Center.
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Click Connect to a network.
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Right-click on the new VPN Connection and select Properties.
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Go to the Security tab.
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In the Type of VPN section:
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In the list of protocols, select Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol with IPsec (L2TP/IPSec).
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Click Advanced settings.
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Select Use preshared key for authentication and enter or paste the preshared key that was configured on the appliance.
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Click OK.
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In the Data encryption section, select Optional Encryption (connect even if no encryption).
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In the Authentication section:
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Select Allow these protocols.
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Check only the box Unencrypted password (PAP).
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Clear other boxes: CHAP and MS-CHAPv2.
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Click OK.
Step 4 - Connect with the L2TP dialer on Windows OS client:
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Go to the Start Menu >Control Panel.
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Go to Network settings:
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If the Control Pane View is set to Category, click Network and Internet.
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If the Control Panel View is set to Icons, click Network and Sharing Center.
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Click Connect to a network.
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Left-click on the new VPN Connection and click Connect.
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