Hi everyone, I am begining to lose hope :(:( I am desperately trying to configure my FVS336Gv2 with my iPhone4 v4.2.1. I began by installing the beta firmware 3.0.7-24I configured the mode config and the exchange mode to MainThe tunnel is UP but I can't ping the other side :confused:** Network configuration: Ip lan: Range 192.168.1.0/24 IPlan FVS336Gv2: 192.168.0.254 IpWan FVS336Gv2: 192.168.1.2 IP CBVG834G: 192.168.1.1 =. DHCP + port 500TCP + UDP redirected to the WAN IP of the FVS336Gv2 Configuration fvs336gv2: WAN1 Configuration WAN Mode: Single Port WAN State: UP NAT: Disabled Connection Type: Static IP Connection State: Connected IP Address: 192.168.1.2 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Gateway: 192.168.1.1 Primary DNS: 89.2.0.1 Secondary DNS: 89.2.0.2 I can connect my Netgear Router to shrewvpn which works fine, meaning there is no issue with the port forwarding configuration. I called the support who sent me a document, I followed did but no luckThey sent me another beta firmware version 3.0.7-32 but doesn't work any betterI went to "Security" :: "Firewall" :: "Attack Checks" and checked the option "Respond to Ping on Internet Ports". I created a new user for VPN IPSECFYI: I try connecting with 3G and with WIFI :(Any suggestions before I give up hope? Anyone got it to work ever :(Thanks in advance for you help

unless you can reach remote management from outside your network via laptop, your WAN needs public IP on fvs before any

I just set up my FVS338 with my iPhone 4.2.8 and iPad 4.3.3. Both work.I initially used the instructions in the document referenced in various forum posts here, but I had to make two changes:- On the iOS device, specify a group name in the VPN configuration. It doesn't seem to matter what the name is, as long as the group name is not blank.- On the FVS338, change the IKE policy from main to aggressive.My FVS338 does have a static IP address, though.

ehlfg wrote:I just set up my FVS338 with my iPhone 4.2.8 and iPad 4.3.3. Both work.I initially used the instructions in the document referenced in various forum posts here, but I had to make two changes:- On the iOS device, specify a group name in the VPN configuration. It doesn't seem to matter what the name is, as long as the group name is not blank.- On the FVS338, change the IKE policy from main to aggressive.My FVS338 does have a static IP address, though. Sorry but I don't completely understand concerning the part where I should specify a group name on my iPhoneand when I change the exchange mode to aggressive I can't connect at all :(

PaonQC wrote:Sorry but I don't completely understand concerning the part where I should specify a group name on my iPhoneand when I change the exchange mode to aggressive I can't connect at all :(In the iOS VPN configuration (Settings->General->Network->VPN->YOUR_VPN_CONFIGURATION), there are seven fields to fill out:Enter the group name in the Group Name field. The username and password on the iOS VPN configuration should match a VPN user configured on your Netgear.I only have experience with a FVS338 running 3.0.7-24. I don't know about any other devices or firmware versions.

VPN With iPhone :( Anyone got it to work?

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xeo2002
Novice
Feb 06, 2012
hmm I have same problem my friend , and looks like NETGEAR and all "fanatics" have no idea how to solve that problem , in my opinion there is something about a money and certifictes between : CISCO (Iphone Cisco IPSec client)Netgear, nad Apple of course.I know it form my friends working for.......leaks:) it is just hopeless for now, we need to wait and stop listetning all those "GREAT IDEAS AND SOLUTIONS" which are physically not working at all.sorry for that.
xeo2002
Novice
Apr 14, 2012
I am using 3G , Wifi and still , I have Public IP adress , do you know the solution (yes/no) ?
SteveEvans
Aspirant
May 25, 2012
iPhone VPN used to work for me talking to an FVS338 running 3.0.7-24 having followed the guide at http://vpncasestudy.com/download/usefuldoc/ipsec_with_Iphone.pdf.

A while ago I noticed that the VPN was no longer working; I got to login and the VPN appeared to connect, but no traffic would pass. I suspect it may have been caused by an iPhone update. I'm now running version 5.1.1 (9B206).

Anyway, I've found a fix!

In the VPN configuration on the iPhone I set the Group Name to be non-blank (I'm using iPhone).

I then found the message "[FVS338] [IKE] Aggressive mode of (invalid)[(invalid)] is not acceptable._" in the VPN log on the FVS338, so I changed the IKE Policy Exchange Mode to "Aggressive", rather than the "Main" specified in the setup guide.

It now works!

Steve

tildentech

Aspirant

Jun 21, 2014

SteveEvans wrote:
iPhone VPN used to work for me talking to an FVS338 running 3.0.7-24 having followed the guide at http://vpncasestudy.com/download/usefuldoc/ipsec_with_Iphone.pdf.

A while ago I noticed that the VPN was no longer working; I got to login and the VPN appeared to connect, but no traffic would pass. I suspect it may have been caused by an iPhone update. I'm now running version 5.1.1 (9B206).

Anyway, I've found a fix!

In the VPN configuration on the iPhone I set the Group Name to be non-blank (I'm using iPhone).

I then found the message "[FVS338] [IKE] Aggressive mode of (invalid)[(invalid)] is not acceptable._" in the VPN log on the FVS338, so I changed the IKE Policy Exchange Mode to "Aggressive", rather than the "Main" specified in the setup guide.

It now works!

Steve

SteveEvans wrote:
iPhone VPN used to work for me talking to an FVS338 running 3.0.7-24 having followed the guide at http://vpncasestudy.com/download/usefuldoc/ipsec_with_Iphone.pdf. A while ago I noticed that the VPN was no longer working; I got to login and the VPN appeared to connect, but no traffic would pass. I suspect it may have been caused by an iPhone update. I'm now running version 5.1.1 (9B206). Anyway, I've found a fix! In the VPN configuration on the iPhone I set the Group Name to be non-blank (I'm using iPhone). I then found the message "[FVS338] [IKE] Aggressive mode of (invalid)[(invalid)] is not acceptable._" in the VPN log on the FVS338, so I changed the IKE Policy Exchange Mode to "Aggressive", rather than the "Main" specified in the setup guide. It now works! Steve

STEVE, your solution ended many frustrating hours of dealing with Netgear's paid support....demanding firmware updates and endless port forwarding changes. Thank you for posting this fix. In my case the Policy Exchange Mode had to be set to Aggressive, but as you pointed out, the value of "Group Name" field on the iOS device can be anything. Thanks!!!

SteveEvans
Aspirant
Jun 21, 2014
Great to hear it's working for others!

Steve
RX
Luminary
Dec 26, 2014
Hello to All,

Just want to share this article: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9O3wjhsh_M4SldiMHNIQWNUTlk/view

I found the article above from this forum thread: http://forum1.netgear.com/showthread.php?t=93495

I am not an iPhone user but hope it would help :)
vpnman
Guide
Feb 07, 2015
FYI - IPSec VPN works between Netgear FVS336Gv3 (likely v2 too) and iPhone6 with iOS 8.x.

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