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Sting Ray
post May 11 2010, 07:13 PM

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Any expert can advise me what causes and how to solve this problem.

I just recently installed the VIP10 package at home and my wife is using it to work from home. she connects to company network via VPN and the problem is that after some time (ranging from 20 minutes, 30 minutes to around 1 hour) the VPN will disconnect with this message "Secure VPN connection terminated locally by the Client. Reason 412: The remote peer is no longer responding". she then has to manually reconnect before later it is disconnected again. the wireless signal strength is either good or very good and hence it is not due to lost connection. I also changed the wireless channel but the problem still persists.

Previously when she was using streamyx there is no problem whatsoever i.e. the VPN can stay connected for the whole day. I used D-Link DSL-G604T modem router for streamyx.

Is this due to the DIR-615 configuration or is it because of the VPN setting ? if it is VPN setting then why there was no problem connecting via streamyx ? I'm a dummy in this technical thing and your help is highly appreciated.
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post May 12 2010, 09:54 AM

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QUOTE(rizvanrp @ May 11 2010, 09:48 PM)
This kind of issue can be caused by numerous things. It can be the Unifi routing to your company's network, connection and firewall settings on your Unifi Dlink router (which you have extremely limited access to unless you reflash to dd-wrt), type of VPN protocol being used, etc. It's hard to say just based on what you've mentioned sad.gif

VPN settings should not have to be altered just because you're using Unifi or Streamyx. If I had to guess I'd put the blame on the DIR-615 .. maybe you can try using a wired connection ?
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Thanks rizvanrp. My wife is using Cisco VPN ver 4.8.01.0300 and XP Professional SP3 and like what you said I also think it is the problem with DIR-615 as she has never faced this problem before when she used streamyx at my parents' and also in-laws' house during balik kampung. is there any other setting that I can change in DIR-615 to test ? I already change the wireless mode to B/G only but it doesn't solve the problem.

Will try to use wired connection today to test but she still need to use wireless as her "office" is at upstairs but the router is in the lviing room. if I can confirm the problem is coming from DIR-615 I will complain to Unifi.
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post May 12 2010, 03:33 PM

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thanks to eddie and rizvanrp. so far my wife is using cable / wired connection after lunch time and the VPN connection is stable. I didn't touch the firewall setting in DIR-615 i.e. the LAN to WAN and WAN to LAN firewall setting are not checked i.e. disabled. the thing that might interfere with the frequency range is the Dect phone (panasonic) provided by Unifi, I can try to turn off the Dect phone to see what is the outcome. is the any recommended wireless channel that I can use if assuming there is interence from other devices ?

it is too technical for me to consider flashing the firmware of DIR-615, and to be frank I don't even know what is DD-WRT or VLAN. hence is it possible for us to buy our own router so that we can change those advance settings ? if yes which brand and model to buy ?

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post May 12 2010, 06:55 PM

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QUOTE(rajulkabir @ May 12 2010, 03:48 PM)
Far as I know, DECT in Malaysia does not use anywhere near the same frequencies as wifi.

As for wireless channels, make sure to use 1, 6, or 11 and never any others.

If someone in your area is breaking this rule and using another channel besides those three, it can screw things up for you. Check the other strong networks in your area and if any of them are on non-1/6/11 channels, switch to a channel far away. For example, if someone is broadcasting a strong signal on channel 2, then channel 1 will be useless, so switch to 6 or 11.
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I'm currently using channel 11 for DIR-615 but I cannot remember what channel I used for my Streamyx modem router. I will try to see what is the outcome from switching off the Dect phone.

Hi rizvanrp, how do I hook up my old modem router to DIR-615 ? I was using D-Link DSL-G604T for my Streamyx connection. do I connect a cable from any LAN port of DIR-615 to any LAN port of DSL-G604T ? does it mean that wireless signal will be coming out from both routers ? sorry for asking dumb questions.

I confirm that switching off the Dect phone doesn't help at all. the VPN connection is disconnected when the Dect phone is off.

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post May 13 2010, 03:35 PM

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QUOTE(rizvanrp @ May 13 2010, 01:32 AM)
@Sting Ray

To use your old Streamyx router with Unifi, you need to hook it up to your PC then log into its web configuration. Make sure you take note of the local IP address and subnet mask information that its been configured to use.. it should be on a different range than your Unifi (192.168.0.x/255.255.255.0 by default). If its on the same IP range as Unifi, change the routers IP to 192.168.0.2 or something so it doesn't conflict with the Unifi router IP. Then just disable its DHCP server and apply the settings.. Restart the router and wire its LAN port into one of the blue coloured LAN ports on your DIR-615 by TM. This will ensure that you only have 1 DHCP server running on your network (each router has a DHCP server).

Remember, by disabling DHCP it means you wont be given an IP address automatically when you plug in the router again. So to access its configuration page you'll have to set an appropriate IP address manually to be able to access its web user interface.

I can't really gauge how good you are at this so don't try it if you're not really sure about what I'm talking about ><"
I emailed to Unifi this morning about my problem and the call center told me just now that currently Unifi has a "technical issue" with VPN connection and they will "look into it" but cannot tell when will the problem be resolved. they didn't explain what is the technical issue but I don't think I would understand even if they explain.

thanks rizvanrp for explaining how to do the connection but it is too advance for me to handle ..... and since it is Unifi problem I think I would not touch the DIR-615 router.

however I still don't understand as why the VPN connection is stable if using wired / cable connection but is not the case when using wireless. rclxub.gif


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post May 13 2010, 04:18 PM

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what to do ...... unfortunately me and most users are just simple layman with no technical knowledge on these things. I have to listen and believe to what they say and pray that they are able to solve my VPN problem.

rizvanrp, can you help to explain in simple terms why in my case the VPN connection is stable using cable / wired connection but not using wireless ?
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post May 13 2010, 06:15 PM

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QUOTE(almaty @ May 13 2010, 05:36 PM)
if it is stable with wired connection it has nothing to do with Unifi.
apologies for butting in like this biggrin.gif
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I'm also very confused, hence I'm asking for expert's advice.

if it is Unifi or DIR-615 problem, then why when using cable / wired connection the VPN connection is stable ?

but if it is not Unifi or DIR-615 problem, then why the VPN is not stable when using wireless ? all these while there is no problem at all when using Streamyx via wireless connection (either at home, parent's and in-law's house, or even when "borrowing" neighbour's unsecured network when my streamyx is down).

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post May 14 2010, 10:39 AM

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QUOTE(zenquix @ May 13 2010, 11:10 PM)
turn off the n protocol of the dir-615. just stick to b/g. noticed it goes further and is more stable. Also don't use channel 12 and 13.
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I have changed to B/G few days ago as I also originally thought probably it was the cause. I have also tried channel 1, 6 (default) and 11 but the VPN connection is still not stable.

just out of curiosity, why can't we use channel 12 & 13 although it is in the list ?

QUOTE(rizvanrp @ May 14 2010, 07:49 AM)
@Sting Ray

Sometimes, wireless connections tend to drop packets. Windows reports the link as still 'connected' but depending on the quality of the wireless link, if you tried to ping or send data across the network you would notice it timing out.

Different VPN protocols (and protocol configurations) are susceptible to a different level of network disruption.. so if this wireless connection were to be timing out for even 3-5 seconds perhaps the VPN client would assume the VPN server on the other end is not active anymore and close the link. This could be whats happening in your case.
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many thanks to rizvanrp, you are much more expert than the Unifi centre rclxms.gif

except for the VPN connection issue, for my personal use I have no other complain......... for BT I can get download and upload speed of around 1.0 ~ to 1.2 MB/s for files with good seeds.


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post May 14 2010, 09:51 PM

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QUOTE(eddie_lim @ May 14 2010, 10:53 AM)
@Sting Ray
if u use bought a local branded notebook with intel chipset, u are not able to scan channel > 11
those channel are not licensed to use in malaysia. but some AP/router still have those channels in their firmware.

those channels are used in japan etc.
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OIC .......... our notebooks are purchased locally (dell and toshiba) with intel chipset. I can see that my neighbours are either using channel 1, 6 or 11.
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post May 15 2010, 09:26 PM

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talking about cap, how do I know the total download and upload used for my account ? currently I have 3 computers connecting to the router.
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post May 18 2010, 10:24 PM

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QUOTE(skincladalien @ May 18 2010, 10:06 PM)
IMO keep your copper line and just ignore this new number. because this phone wont work if you switch off the modem (no phone calls coming in if no electricity), wheres you old copper line works without electric.
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the good thing about the VOIP is free call to all telekom fixed lines, and the voice quality is superb.
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post Jun 3 2010, 06:57 PM

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QUOTE(PGGTrader @ Jun 3 2010, 04:38 PM)
I just went to my sister's house which they were installing Unifi for her today, her setup require the 'Black' cable from the phone pole / FTTH Box outside her house to be terminated at a Fiber Termination Box (which is a medium size white box slightly bigger than the one in your pic) on the outside wall of her house and then a 'white' cable with orange wording come out from it and go inside the house. They then connect this 'White' cable with orange wording to the Fiber Wall Socket (which i think looks like the one from your pic) and come out with the 'White' cable with socket connector to the Fiberhome unit. Is this a must ? or i can ask them to just directly do like yours and install without the Medium Size Fiber Termination Box outside my house ?
my Unifi connection is similar to your sister's set up, but I didn't ask them at that time why the "white" fibre cable cannot be connected to the BTU directly but instead must go through the Fibre Wall Socket.

QUOTE(PGGTrader @ Jun 3 2010, 06:25 PM)

I did talk to them just now during install, they told me they pull the Black cable into the Fiber Termination Box then change to white cable because the Black cable is for outdoor use and cannot bend much, while the white cable is slightly less sensitive when you bend it, so it is more suitable for indoor use when u pull thru corner and conceal it in the plastic wire casing. What i didn't know was the 'Black' outdoor cable can be pulled straight into the FiberWall Socket directly without using the white cable. Btw, when u mention that you have the 'Black' outdoor cable pull straight into the Fiberhome Modem, you mean u still go thru the FiberWall Splitter like rizvanrp pic right ?
this is also what they told me i.e. black and white cable are different. another thing they said is that the lesser the bending the better the signal quality is.
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post Jun 6 2010, 10:28 AM

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QUOTE(Moogle Stiltzkin @ Jun 6 2010, 10:06 AM)
What about http://www.strongvpn.com  ? It's LPTP VPN any speed connection to UK/US server. Only RM7 per month  hmm.gif

They do have openvpn and better encryption but it will cost you more.
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I think it is USD7 per month right ?
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post Jun 12 2010, 11:38 AM

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want to ask where do I find the password for dynamic PPPoE to logon ? is it the one stated in the Unifi registration confirmation printout when I applied for Unifi at TM point ?
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post Jun 12 2010, 12:00 PM

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QUOTE(rizvanrp @ Jun 12 2010, 11:43 AM)
Yeah, its the one listed under the "High Speed Internet - Residential - xx Mbps" row on the printout slip
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thanks rizvanrp notworthy.gif
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post Jun 12 2010, 07:56 PM

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QUOTE(Lucas @ Jun 12 2010, 07:33 PM)

What is the login and password for the PPPoE? Today, after they install, they only gave me the Wifi password, they din even give me the login and password for unifi email. I was told that the unifi email (login and password) was not the same in the Router (dlink 615). how true is it?

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it is stated in the Unifi registration confirmation sheet when you first applied for Unifi at TM point. I have set up the Unifi login name and password based on that. Rizvanrp confirmed that for PPPoE the password is the one listed under the "High Speed Internet - Residential - xx Mbps" row.
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post Jun 17 2010, 06:08 PM

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QUOTE(rizvanrp @ Jun 16 2010, 02:11 PM)

Google DNS unblocks most sites but some have a HTTP level filter on them (totally drops all HTTP traffic), need to use an SSH SOCKS proxy/VPN for that as even a http proxy will not work
hi rizvanrp, can help explain the HTTP level filter part ? why using Google DNS and yet we still cannot access the site ? who is blocking it ? rclxub.gif
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post Jun 17 2010, 06:32 PM

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QUOTE(rizvanrp @ Jun 17 2010, 06:11 PM)
@sting

As in, when you attempt to connect to some sites.. the DNS resolves the correct IP and all but the site returns no data, just a blank page. Can either be a block by TM or by the site operator. But I think I've tested it with a HTTP proxy before (can't really remember) and it has the same results, which leads me to believe its a local HTTP filter done by the ISP.
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thanks, I was trying to open a xxx site using Google DNS and there should be no reason why the site operator stops us from visiting ...... so TM is trying to do funny things nowadays ?

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