How to fix NIC Binding Issues (Resolves most VPN Issues)

 

Go to Start > Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center

In the left-hand column, click on “Change Adapter Settings”

Click the ALT key on your keyboard, and a toolbar will appear menu’s to click on.

Click “Advanced”

The click on “Advanced Settings”

  1. In the Network Connections Screen, locate what connection has the Cisco Systems VPN Adapter (typically Local Area Connection 2).
  2. In the Advanced Settings, in the middle of the screen, where it says Connections, make sure Local Area Connection 2 (or whatever connection the Cisco Systems VPN Adapter is set as, it at the top.
  3. If it is not, highlight it and use the green arrow to move it to the top.
  4. Click OK.

IF WINDOWS 10

 

Step 1: Tap on the Windows-key, type ncpa.cpl and hit the Enter-key to get started. This opens the Network Connections listing.

Step 2: Right-click on the adapter that you want to modify the priority for, and select Properties from the context menu. This opens the properties window of the adapter.

network connections

Step 3:  Locate Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), select it, and click on the Properties button. Note: If your connection is IPv6, select Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) instead.

ipv4 properties

Step 4: Locate the Advanced button on the next window that opens and click on it.

network advanced

Step 5: There you find Interface metric near the bottom. Remove the checkmark from the Automatic metric box, and enter a new custom Interface metric number. Make sure you select a value of 2 or higher, as 1 is reserved for the loopback adapter.

interface metric

Step 6: Click ok, and repeat the process for any other network adapter you want to change the priority for.

 

This should make ADS your primary network, and via VPN, you should now be able to access all applicable ADS networks.

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