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Dell SmartByte: blocks connections

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gjacobse
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Over the last several months, I have been researching an issue where Dell computers are not able to access.

As it turns out, Dell's Factory installed software SmartByte is the culprit.

https://www.rivetnetworks.com/smartbyte/

Turning it off allows for connection to the VPN (L2TP with preshared key).
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dbeato
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@scottalanmiller posted here too
https://mangolassi.it/topic/16567/dell-machines-unable-to-vpn-due-to-smartbyte-bloatware
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