[Vpn-help] Command-line xauth credentials issue

[Matthew Grooms]

Mark Brady wrote:
> Hello,
> 
> We are running the 2.0.3 Linux client (Centos5) against a commercial VPN
> unit (PIX501/v6.3).  We have been able to establish a VPN connection using
> the GUI, but have had a few difficulties in using the command-line
> interface.  (The desired application here is to bring up the tunnel
> automatically on boot, and re-connect automatically in case of disconnection
> for any reason.)
> 
> First, iked is started (no problems here).  Then when using the ikec
> program, as for example:
> 
> ikec -r "CONFIG.vpn"
> 
> This results in the config file being read correctly and a pop-up window
> prompting for username and password with Xauth.  When I type them in, the
> connection is brought up correctly.  So far, so good.
> 
> However, if I try to use the command-line syntax:
> 
> ikec -r "CONFIG.vpn" -u "theUsername" -p "thePassword" -a
> 
> The "-u", "-p", and "-a" flags seem to be ignored.  Actually the behavior is
> the same as when these flags are not given: the same pop-up box appears and
> I have to type in the username/password manually.  I tried removing the
> quotes and tried removing the "-a", but there appears to be no difference in
> behavior.
> 
> I was wondering if anyone has been able to use this command-line syntax to
> feed in the Xauth username/password without manually typing it into a GUI
> box.  (Or, perhaps there is a more germane method).
> 
> Kind regards,  Mark
> 

Mark,

Thanks for the bug report. I will look into this and get back to you as 
soon as possible.

-Matthew