VPN Connected, yet can not go online.

robby · 2016-10-10 04:28:19

I have successfully configured my Cyberghst VPN with this guide https://support.cyberghostvpn.com/index … -for-linux
Everything appears to work fine. Network manager works nicely as well. Unfortunatly, after I get the confirmation that my VPN has connected, Mozilla Firefox will not connect to the internet. I am seeking some information as to what log files I should post. I do not know what logs I should be checking to resolve this issue. If anyone could point me in the right direction that would be helpful. Thank you.

x33a · 2016-10-10 05:01:24

Is it only Firefox that is giving trouble?

Post the output of

ip route

before and after connecting to the VPN.

robby · 2016-10-11 01:42:17

Thank you for the reply, and no the problem is not just with Firefox. No software is able to connect to the internet when the VPN is enabled.
ip route without VPN

default via 192.168.1.1 dev wlp2s0  proto static  metric 600 
192.168.1.0/24 dev wlp2s0  proto kernel  scope link  src 192.168.1.15  metric 600

ip route with VPN

default dev tap0  proto static  scope link  metric 50 
default via 192.168.1.1 dev wlp2s0  proto static  metric 600 
10.129.10.54 dev tap0  proto kernel  scope link  src 10.129.10.54  metric 50 
162.219.176.43 via 192.168.1.1 dev wlp2s0  proto static  metric 600 
192.168.1.0/24 dev wlp2s0  proto kernel  scope link  src 192.168.1.15  metric 600 
192.168.1.1 dev wlp2s0  proto static  scope link  metric 600

Last edited by robby (2016-10-11 01:43:18)

paulkerry · 2016-10-12 18:57:48

Have you got a firewall in operation that is stopping packets getting through the newly created VPN interface?

robby · 2016-10-17 15:34:04

paulkerry wrote:

Have you got a firewall in operation that is stopping packets getting through the newly created VPN interface?

Good question. Not sure. I don't have a firewall on my computer right now, but is it possible that my university is stopping the connection? How could I check if my Univeristies firewall is stoppng my VPN from connecting?

robby · 2016-10-31 15:06:35

I still have not had any luck trying to get this VPN to work properly. Also, I am still unclear as to what logs I should be checking for further information.

robby · 2016-11-02 18:10:40

So, every morning I attempt to connect to my VPN, and this morning it seemed to work! However, the connection shortly disconnected. Once again, no clue what is preventing me from accessing my VPN. Everything is correctly configured. I am just wondering if anyone knew what logs I could post so I could better understand my issue. Thank you to anyone willing to help me out.

Last edited by robby (2016-11-07 15:23:16)

x33a · 2016-11-02 18:15:52

Instead of using NetworkManager, try connecting manually through the command line. It should give you all the connection related logs that you need.

R00KIE · 2016-11-02 20:08:30

Confirm if you have to use fragment and/or mssfix in openvpn's configuration file and if so which value you should use.

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#1 2016-10-10 04:28:19

VPN Connected, yet can not go online.

#2 2016-10-10 05:01:24

Re: VPN Connected, yet can not go online.

#3 2016-10-11 01:42:17

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#4 2016-10-12 18:57:48

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#5 2016-10-17 15:34:04

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#6 2016-10-31 15:06:35

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