Shrew soft vpn access in other countries

Configuring a Secure Connection with Shrew Soft VPN in Other Countries

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Introduction

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In today's interconnected world, businesses and individuals alike often find themselves working from different locations across the globe. While this flexibility offers numerous benefits, it also introduces new challenges when trying to access company resources securely over public networks.

One effective solution is to set up a Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection using Shrew Soft VPN client. This article will walk you through the process of configuring and connecting to your organization's VPN server from other countries while ensuring maximum security and privacy for all parties involved.

Prerequisites

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Before diving into the step-by-step instructions, make sure that:

1. You have administrative privileges on both your local machine (Windows/Linux) and the remote servers.

2. The Shrew Soft VPN client is installed and properly configured on each device you plan to use for connectivity purposes with proper access rights granted by IT personnel if needed.

Step 1: Downloading Required Files

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To begin setting up a secure connection using Shrew Soft VPN, follow these steps:

### For Windows

1. Launch the Microsoft Management Console (MMC) and navigate to Remote Access > VPN Connections

'Screenshot of MMC with Remote Access expanded'

2. Double-click on your existing or desired VPN connection.

3. In properties window, go to the General tab, then click on Edit...`

4. Under 'Type', select `PPTP/L2TP/IPsec`, and then press OK twice:

'Screenshot of General tab with Type dropdown'

### For Linux

1. Open a terminal or command prompt as root/sudo user.

2. Navigate to the location where you want to download the client source files:

```bash

cd /path/to/download/directory/

```

3. Download the latest version of Shrew Soft VPN client using:

```

wget https://www.shrewsoft.com/downloads/shrew-vpn-client/ -O shrewvpnclient.tar.gz

```

Step 2: Configuring Your VPN Connection Profile

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After downloading and extracting (for Linux) or installing the necessary files, follow these steps to configure your Shrew Soft VPN connection profile:

### Common Steps for Both Windows & Linux

1. Launch Network Connections/`nmcli con edit` depending on your operating system.

2. Double-click on 'New' > `PPTP/L2MP/IPsec`.

3. Fill in the required information as follows:

- Description: Give a meaningful name for this connection profile.

- Type: Select `PPTP/L2TP/IPsec` or equivalent based on your operating system.

4. In properties window of VPN connection profile, go to (1) Policy tab.

5. Click Add and then choose the following settings:

- Type: Include

- Address: Enter the exact IP address you want to access.

- Netmask`: Set it to 255.255.255.255

'Screenshot of Policy tab with desired values'

6. Save all changes by clicking OK twice.

Step 3: Connecting Using Your VPN Profile

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Once your Shrew Soft VPN connection profile is configured, follow these final steps:

### Windows

1. Double-click on the newly created VPN icon in Network Connections to establish a secure connection.

2. Enter your credentials when prompted and click Connect:

'Screenshot of entering username & password'

Wait for the connection status indicator to turn green or blue depending on your operating system's default color scheme:

### Linux

1. Open Terminal/Command Prompt as root/sudo user if not already logged in.

2. Type `nmcli con up YOUR_VPN_PROFILE_NAME` (replace with actual profile name) and press Enter.

3. You should see a message indicating that the connection has been successfully established:

```

Connection 'yourvpnprofile' ('YOUR_VVPNPROFILEUUID') state: 'ipsec-up 'stable''

```

Troubleshooting Tips

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If you encounter any issues during this process, refer to these troubleshooting tips:

* Ensure all necessary drivers are installed and up-to-date on your device(s).

* Double-check that the correct VPN server IP address(es) have been entered in your profile settings.

* Restart both client and server machines if problems persist after verifying network connectivity.

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By following this step-by-step guide, you should now be able to establish a secure connection using Shrew Soft VPN from any location worldwide. Remember always to use strong passwords for added security measures when accessing sensitive company resources over public networks!

Shrew soft vpn access in other countries