Creating a VPN server on Ubuntu 10.04 Lucid Lynx is relatively easy but unless the correct advanced settings are properly configured you will probably get connection failed every time.

  • To create a VPN, click on the network icon (top right near volume controls and mail).
  • VPN Connections option
  • Configure VPN
  • Add
    • Enter the VPN details as normal and check you password is correct
  • Using the advanced menu
    • Select (on) Use Point-to-Point encryption (MPPE)
    • Uncheck EAP (will be automatically unchecked when you tick the Use point-to-point.

Ok and save all of that and just select the VPN just created and hopefully that will connect successfully.