VPN Client Support

Anonymous
2012-10-30T23:35:39+00:00

The info page for the new Samsung RT tablet - the ATIV tab - says:

Enterprise Solutions (upon request): Exchange ActiveSync, On-Device Encryption, Cisco VPN (Virtual Private Network), Juniper Junos Pulse VPN, EAS

But the Junos Pulse client is not in the Windows Store - so either Samsung has some exclusive deal with Juniper, or this is a "coming soon" feature.

I'd like an answer. As much as I love the Surface hardware, if I cannot get the last piece of the puzzle I need for work, the Pulse client, and it is available on another vendor's tablet, I'll need to think about switching.

I would really like an answer from Microsoft on this one.

And to re-confirm - the ATIV is a Windows 8 RT tablet, NOT a Windows 8 Pro tablet.

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  1. Anonymous
    2014-06-18T16:29:42+00:00

    Well, even after the Win8.1-Update 1, still the built in Junos Pulse does not work. Even on Windows 8.1.  You still have to install the desktop version for VPN access.  Why have the built in versions, if you can't use them?

    Junos Pulse has worked for me on my RT since the original 8.1 update.  It also works on my home desktop computer.  The built-in client is much better than the client/process on Win7 and earlier.  I'm wondering if your employer's Juniper VPN configuration is the problem.

    When I originally was setting up the built-in client, I made the mistake of including extra 'stuff' in the 'Add a VPN connection' dialog which caused failures.  For the Server name, do not include 'https://'.  Just put in the address of your VPN server.  (e.g. 'vpn.youremployer.com')

    Save.

    When you invoke the VPN session, it will prompt for your username and password.  Use the exact credentials that you use on your VPN web portal.  I originally made the mistake of adding my domain.  (e.g. domain\username)  This failed, but again it does work using the exact credentials used to authenticate to my employer's vpn web portal. 

    I imagine you've done all of this, so I'm assuming it has something to do with how your employer has deployed the server.  Good luck!

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  2. Anonymous
    2014-06-18T16:06:33+00:00

    Oddly enough, I'm finally to the point where I have pretty much everything I need on my RT without a VPN.

    At work we are in the process of deploying Aruba ClearPass (802.1x authentication) which allows me to access my AD file shares and pretty much anything else on our production network via wireless without the need for a VPN. It's seriously awesome!!

    Off campus I use a VMware View virtual desktop. While a VPN option in this case would still be really nice, it is no longer required either.

    Still wish they would open up Windows on ARM.

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  3. Anonymous
    2014-06-17T04:03:40+00:00

    PPTP is compromised. Microsoft should never have released it, it comes down to a single des key to hack. It should be removed from all operating systems. You can pay $25 dollars on the internet to have PPTP traffic hacked. Do not use this.

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  4. Anonymous
    2014-03-21T14:56:25+00:00

    Well, even after the Win8.1-Update 1, still the built in Junos Pulse does not work. Even on Windows 8.1.  You still have to install the desktop version for VPN access.  Why have the built in versions, if you can't use them?

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  5. Anonymous
    2014-03-11T20:59:38+00:00

    Have we tried blowing up TechNet? I bet tier 3 and above tech support reads that site.

    I say we demand technet

    1. Start a section on Windows RT

    Right now all the posts are under windows 8

    1. make a long forum post linking to all the answers.Microsoft.com forum posts on VPN.

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