openvpn+smartcard -> init script doesn't ask for PIN ...

shpokas · n00b Joined: 12 Aug 2003 Posts: 28

Hi all,
I use openvpn with smartcard. Manual startup (with openvpn --config conf.file) works OK, I am first asked to insert card and then enter PIN.
If I try to use init.d startup script, I get asked for card, but I am never asked for PIN. Openvpn cannot start properly.

Anyone has come across this/has a workaround?
TIA,
shpokas

shpokas · n00b Joined: 12 Aug 2003 Posts: 28

I can't believe no one uses smartcard + openvpn here

JeliJami · Veteran Joined: 17 Jan 2006 Posts: 1086 Location: Belgium

I did not even know it was possible

Certainly something to try out!
Thanks for the hint.
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shpokas · n00b Joined: 12 Aug 2003 Posts: 28

This is a great HOWTO start from:
http://michele.pupazzo.org/docs/smart-cards-openvpn.html

and another one:
http://lair.fifthhorseman.net/~dkg/egate/

UberLord · Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2008 2:02 pm Post subject:

I'm guessing you're running baselayout-1.
You may want to try baselayout-2.0.0_rc6 or OpenRC [1] as they have better tty support regarding input.

[1] http://roy.marples.name/node/350
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