Month: December 2011

Unifi is Unstable

Seriously, there is something wrong with the Unifi setup at my office. While the line is currently working, it’s stability is in question. With a 37% packet loss to Google servers, there is definitely something going wrong here. I have made a report (1-1864549262) and this is the second time it is exhibiting the same unstable symptoms.

I’ve got even more ping results but they all reflect the same problem – about 40% packet loss. Even connecting to Google is a problem. And this is the Business package, where we are paying more for less service. I really do not understand why I always have these problems.

It took them a month to sort out my Streamyx problems previously too.

Ubuntu VPN

I’ve previously used a home router as a VPN gateway to my corporate network at AESTE. However, I’ve recently noticed that Ubuntu comes with its own PPTP client and I could use this instead while leaving the home router for devices that are not capable of connecting directly, such as a consumer NAS device at home.

I didn’t realise it but configuring it on Ubuntu was a snap. Just use the network manager and set the following settings:

VPN:
Connection Name: Any VPN
Gateway: ip of the PPTP server
User Name: CHAP username
Password: CHAP password

Advance:
Use Point-to-point encryption (MPPE): checked

IPV4 Settings:
Method: Automatic VPN

Routes:
Use this connection only for resources on its network: checked

Add in any necessary routes to reach your private network.