Auto Connect VPN at startup

[monty76]

Hello,

I am having great difficulty establishing VPN auto connect on remote computers. I support a workgroup that allow remote computers (about 15) access to shares via VPN. The VPN works well as long as users manually establish the connection then synchronize the offline files.
We have attempted to make the process somewhat automated by saving the VPN connection short-cut to the startup folder of every user for the computer. This method is a hit and miss. It does not work as it was intended.
My goal is to create a logon script or create a registry key that will establish the VPN automatically without user intervention. I have done a great deal of research on the subject; however, I write very little code. Can someone point me in the right directions or help me out? Open to all suggestions.


Thanks in advance!


Monty

[chicagotech]

You have many options. Have check the following page?

How to vpn automatically
Add pre-setup VPN auto-connection by CMAK to the Startup. 2. Create a logon batch with rasdail command to start the VPN connection. ...
http://www.howtonetworking.com/VPN/autorasdial1.htm

[monty76]

Thanks for the quick response. I have already attempted to read those pages. They appear to have broken links. Any other suggestions? What would be the easiest way to implement a solution?




Thanks!



Monty

[chicagotech]

Since you have over 15 users, I would use CMAK. Just create one cmak for all users. Good luck!

[monty76]

Will CMAK work in an enviroment where there is no Active Directory?

[chicagotech]

Yes.

[chicagotech]

Sure. you can use CMAK. This link may help,

How to vpn automaticallyAdd pre-setup VPN auto-connection by CMAK to the Startup. 2. Create a logon batch with rasdail command to start the VPN connection. ...
http://www.howtonetworking.com/VPN/autorasdial1.htm


VPN Setup2) Use Use Microsoft CMAK. Manage VPN connections. To manage VPN logon time, permissions, disconnect if idle for certain minutes, maximum session other ...
http://www.howtonetworking.com/vpnsetup.htm


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Hey all, is there a script I can give to a user as a msi or bat that will
auto setup their VPN Settings so all they need to do is enter in their user
/ pass and I don't have to manually configure their workstations for them