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VPN client and DirecWay client collide

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by mariec 1 view

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We are trying to install Sonicwall SafeNet VPN client with the DirecWay 2-way satellite. The Satellite works dandy until we load the VPN client. The VPN client seems to "kill" the DirecWay client TCP/IP settings. Not sure what the DirecWay client does and neither does DirecWay's tech support. Tried to get them to detail the process as it relates to networking settings, but they were seriously lacking in technical knowledge of their product. Anyone successfully configured a VPN client with Satellite? Running WinME (can upgrade to W2k) and trying to connect to a SOHO3 Sonicwall w/VPN.

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by larry_hoehn

I don't have an answer for this, but hopefully it will point you in the right direction. I ran into a similar issue when testing some of the data services available from cellular companies. Unfortunately, many VPN clients don't work very well when data compression is thrown into the mix. Your Sonicwall support may be able to confirm whether whether or not their client has a problem working with compression, and check with DirecWay support to see if they are doing compression. Hope this helps!

by mariec

We got it working by installing Windows 2000. But the connectivity is flaky. Apparently the issue is related to latency. It times out alot and the VPN client doesn't have any option to modify the timing. However, I'll pass this on and maybe it will shed some further light on it. Thanks for taking time to respond!

by currera501

If you want a good product try a Linksys BEFVP41 they work real good I have six of them over a remote network and never had a problem.

by mariec

DirecWay modem has only USB connectivity right now. Found a workaround using Citrix client. Fortunately that was an option, because otherwise, it wouldn't have worked. Thanks anyway.

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