Netgate Discussion Forum
    • Categories
    • Recent
    • Tags
    • Popular
    • Users
    • Search
    • Register
    • Login

    2 client connection from same location

    Scheduled Pinned Locked Moved IPsec
    3 Posts 3 Posters 2.5k Views
    Loading More Posts
    • Oldest to Newest
    • Newest to Oldest
    • Most Votes
    Reply
    • Reply as topic
    Log in to reply
    This topic has been deleted. Only users with topic management privileges can see it.
    • S
      scottnguyen
      last edited by

      pfSense 1.2.2

      2 client computers with Shrewsoft VPN IPSEC client (2 Vista) connecting from home to work.  If I connect with computer #2, it disconnects computer #1 that's already connected and I never am able to connect using computer #2.  Can I have more that one client with same connection name, connect at the same time from same location (from home for example)?

      Thanks.

      1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
      • F
        fastcon68
        last edited by

        If you are using IPSEC tunnels the anwser is no.  It may be possible under moblie clients.

        I have had a devil of a time getting Shew or any vpn client to connect to my pf-sense firewall.  Any words of wizdom you an share?  I have a real need to get it setup and working as well as documenting the process.  I need to add about 5 to 10 pc's at endusers sites that connect back to my VPN from time to time and need to get that working.

        RC

        1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
        • jimpJ
          jimp Rebel Alliance Developer Netgate
          last edited by

          @scottnguyen:

          2 client computers with Shrewsoft VPN IPSEC client (2 Vista) connecting from home to work.  If I connect with computer #2, it disconnects computer #1 that's already connected and I never am able to connect using computer #2.  Can I have more that one client with same connection name, connect at the same time from same location (from home for example)?

          Make sure both clients have different identifiers. Multiple tunnels should work, but I'm not sure how being behind a router/NAT will affect that. I've had multiple tunnels (for multiple subnets) originating from the router to another router before, but not from client PCs. Usually the part that will disconnect one in favor of the other is using the same identifier multiple times.

          Can you not build a VPN tunnel directly to their router in that case? If you have multiple clients it would make more sense to terminate the tunnel at their router than at their individual PCs.

          @fastcon68:

          I have had a devil of a time getting Shew or any vpn client to connect to my pf-sense firewall.  Any words of wizdom you an share?  I have a real need to get it setup and working as well as documenting the process.  I need to add about 5 to 10 pc's at endusers sites that connect back to my VPN from time to time and need to get that working.

          I have already documented the process of setting up mobile tunnels and the Shrew Soft client on the Doc Wiki here:
          http://doc.pfsense.org/index.php/IPSec_Road_Warrior/Mobile_Client_How-To

          Remember: Upvote with the 👍 button for any user/post you find to be helpful, informative, or deserving of recognition!

          Need help fast? Netgate Global Support!

          Do not Chat/PM for help!

          1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
          • First post
            Last post
          Copyright 2025 Rubicon Communications LLC (Netgate). All rights reserved.