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Resources VPN for Linux

Last Update: 11/12/07

Note: This help sheet is provided for the convenience of our Linux users. We do not have a Linux computer at the IT Help Desk and cannot provide support.

Links that might be helpful:

Configuring the VPN

1. Install the PPTP client. There are installation instructions for most common distributions at http://pptpclient.sourceforge.net/documentation.phtml. Once downloaded, run pptpconfig as root.

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2. On the Server tab, enter the information as shown above, substituting your IT username and password.
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3. On the Routing tab, click "Client to LAN". Click the "Edit Network Route..." button.
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4. Enter the Network and Name as shown above and click the Add button.
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5. On the DNS tab, check "Automatic" and enter "search uccs.edu" (without the quotes) for Options.
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6. On the Encryption tab, check "Require Microsoft Point-to-Point Encryption ..."
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7. On the Miscellaneous tab, check "Reconnect if disconnected".
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8. Click the Update button to save the configuration.

9. Double-click the new profile to start the connection.

Connecting to the faculty, staff, and student IT accounts

10. Create empty folders in your local linux home directory. You can use any empty folder.

  • mkdir /home/username/enterprise
  • mkdir /home/username/enterprise/faculty
  • mkdir /home/username/enterprise/staff
  • mkdir /home/username/enterprise/students

11. Mount command as root or sudoer. You will be asked for your IT password.

  • mount -t cifs //enterprise/faculty /home/username/enterprise/faculty -o username=username,uid=username,dir_mode=0700,file_mode=0600
  • mount -t cifs //enterprise/staff /home/username/enterprise/staff -o username=username,uid=username,dir_mode=0700,file_mode=0600
  • mount -t cifs //enterprise/students /home/username/enterprise/students -o username=username,uid=username,dir_mode=0700,file_mode=0600

12.(Optional) Create a link on your Desktop.

  • ln -s /home/username/enterprise/faculty/username /home/username/Desktop

13. umount /home/username/enterprise/* when done.

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14. Click the Stop button when you're finished.