Client VPN - Android version 12 - no L2TP/IPSEC PSK

[cavementech]

As new cellphones come out, their software and security change with it.

I recently was assigned a Samsung Galaxy s22 Ultra. When adding VPN to this device to connect to our Client VPN, there is no longer L2TP/IPSEC PSK to select from in the list.

The list has:

IKEv2/IPSec MSCHAPv2

IKEv2/IPSec PSK

IKEv2/IPSec RSA

Is there a solution to add Client VPN to this cellphone using the protocols above?

[alemabrahao]

No, Does your MX support AnyConnect?

[cavementech · Accepted solution]

We have a MX250, however in reading other topics on this site, i understand you have to purchase a license for AnyConnect. Is that true?

[CptnCrnch]

Very much true indeed. But worth every penny in contrast to using the native VPN solutions.

[Gio-ant]

Definitely a problematic choice, anyConnect is a propreiary product and not very compatible. A bad choice in the long run. Especially if cisco abandons support.

[OS-Cubed]

THis is BS.  People bought Meraki's specifically because of the built in NO LICENSE NEEDED VPN capability.  It's basically criminal that it doesn't support a common secure protocol that IS supported such as MSCHAPV2 or a certificate based vpn for it's users. This is Cisco basically trying to make more money off the Meraki installed base by not activating a capability they could easily add to the hardware through a software update.   That addition would enable all sorts of capabilities but because it's Cisco they'd rather you spent $/year/user to buy a client you don't need.

[OS-Cubed]

And calling this "solved" when in fact the Meraki is still broken is also not really very accurate. Basically:

Cisco Meraki used to work with Android (and pretty much every device).

Cisco Meraki no longer works for all those devices

Cisco isn't bothering to fix this issue

I still rue the day that Meraki sold out to Cisco. - they've been the ugly stepchild ever since.