RE: openvpn parameters

[Dan Williams <dcbw redhat com>]

On Tue, 2009-11-24 at 22:09 +0000, Joseph L. Casale wrote:
> >NM doesn't store OpenVPN config files--it actually constructs a
> >complete OpenVPN command line, with all the required options, every
> >time it starts the daemon.
> 
> Oh, that’s good to know...
> 
> >You'll need to set your OpenVPN options via the NM GUI. I don't
> >remember off the top of my head whether 'auth-user-pass' is actually
> >supported or not, though. If it's supported, you'll find a check-box
> >or control of some kind in the GUI settings.
> >
> >If that option isn't support by the NM OpenVPN plugin, you'll have to
> >file a bug report, or write a patch.
> 
> Yup, it's not there, I'll file a request...

You need to choose the "Password" or "Password/TLS" options in the GUI
or set the correct "connection type".  auth-user-pass isn't in GConf as
an explicit option, it's sent to openvpn or not sent based on the
connection type (one of TLS, Password, Password/TLS, or Static).

Dan