Strange Unifi VPN Issue

So I have a strange one, and I feel like I’m overlooking something super simple..


I have a client that is heavily mac based. I have configured a VPN through their local unifi controller, so that remote employees can access on-site machines, printers, and file servers.


When the users are on-site, off VPN (obviously), Finder > Locations > Network shows all of the available machines on the network.


When they go off-site and connect to the VPN, Locations in Finder disappears. They are able to ping on-site machines via terminal, but are unable to connect like they normally would under Finder > Locations > Network, and they need to have that ability.


I have a hard time believing it’s the VPN, as I’ve done this many times now and the config is fairly simple. On my windows machine, connected to the VPN, I’m able to RDP into their few windows machines no problem.


Apple support said it’s a VPN issue, and Ubiquiti said it’s a Mac issue, so.. any ideas? Lol


Thank you!

MacBook Pro

Posted on Jul 6, 2022 8:50 AM

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Jul 7, 2022 11:33 AM in response to Evan_YDIT

Welcome Evan_YDIT,


We may not have much to offer, since you've already been in touch with Apple Support. With that said, see if the following may be helpful:


View and change current VPN settings: Change VPN settings in Network preferences on Mac - Apple Support


Check if software is interfering: Check VPN (Virtual Private Network) and third-party software to help resolve network connectivity issues - Apple Support


Confirm those VPN settings: VPN settings overview for Apple devices - Apple Support


User Guide: Apple Platform Deployment - Apple Support


Should it persist, are you having issues with this specifically on a certain type of macOS? Does the Finder show locations routinely? Meaning, when the Finder is open, go to the Finder menu > Preferences > Sidebar > are the correct Locations enabled here?


Wishing you well, cheers.

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