VPN access from Linux

Get the client from: VPN Client for Linux download

The Cisco client doesn't always keep up with the latest and greatest in kernel development. If the client software gives an error about the kernel module, try a lower kernel version.

The client will need a profile to connect to the VPN server. This profile contains information on how to connect to the VPN server.

Copy the profile from:
Unix path /projects/vpn/Solis-VPN.pcf to the system you have installed the VPN client on. Make the file world-readable (chmod 644 Solis-VPN.pcf) to avoid problems.

The Linux client (and probably the other Unix clients, not tested yet) expects the profile in /etc/CiscoSystemsVPNClient/Profiles. Use the vpn_install script to install it and start the VPN connection as root with:

# vpnclient connect Solis-VPN

After connecting, you can access your homedirectory.

Accessing your home directory from linux for staff members

You cannot access your homedirectory using NFS, you will have to use the smbclient program and access //home.cs.uu.nl/username. You will need to give your username and windows password. Sample smbclient sesion:

$ smbclient //home.cs.uu.nl/username -U username -W staff
Password: 
Domain=[STAFF] OS=[Windows 5.0] Server=[Windows 2000 LAN Manager]
smb: \> 

Accessing your home directory from linux for students

You cannot access your homedirectory using NFS, you will have to use smbclient and access //home.students.cs.uu.nl/username. You will need to give your username and windows password. Sample smbclient sesion:

$ smbclient //home.students.cs.uu.nl/username -U username -W students
Password: 
Domain=[STAFF] OS=[Windows 5.0] Server=[Windows 2000 LAN Manager]
smb: \> 

Accessing your personal web directory from linux for staff members

Same procedure as your homedirectory but you will have to use //wwwfs.cs.uu.nl/personalsite and issue a cd loginname after connecting.

Accessing your web directory from linux for students

Same procedure as your homedirectory but you will have to use //wwwfs.students.cs.uu.nl/homepage and issue a cd loginname after connecting.

Related pages

Accounts and passwords
Filesystems
Practicum computers (nederlands)
Remote access to our systems
Staff desktop systems
VPN access
VPN access from MacOSX
VPN access from Windows
Webspace
Wireless network access

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