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The Universitat de Valencia VPN settings for Ubuntu Intrepid Ibex

 

Ubuntu 8.10 or Intrepid Ibex has changed the interface for managing network Connections.
With respect to Ubuntu 8.04, we have already a guidance explaining how to connect through VPN. In the case of Intrepid Ibex, the settings are similar.
Once packages are installed as detailed in the VPN settings for Ubuntu Hardy we proceed to configure it:/

 

  • In menu [System -> Preferences -> Network configuration]
    • Alternatively, you can also access the transmission network configurations performer nm-connection-editor i.e: pressing Alt + F2)
  • Select VPN and then click on [+]
  • A new window will open, where you will be asked what kind of VPN to create, in your case select Cisco Compatible VPN (vpnc).
    • If you cannot see this option, it is because you have not installed vpnc and its extension to NetworkNanager. The packages are vpnc and network-manager-vpnc.
  • In the next window, you will be required to fill a form with your personal details, as:
    • Connection Name The name with which we will be identified in this VPN connection, i.e: Universitat de València
    • General
      • Gateway Name -> vpn.uv.es
      • Group Name -> uvalencia
      • User Password -> Enter the password to gain access to the UV resources, the same password to access to your email account.
      • Group Password -> universidad
    • Optional
      • User Name -> Enter your user name to gain access to the UV services, the same you use to access to your email account.

Nom de la connexi�

After that, you have set up the VPN connection, now you simply have to set it by clicking on the Network icon in the notification area, as you did in Ubuntu 8.04 Hardy Heron.