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  • I'm a little confused about this "on hold" message: I gave the desired end state / clear problem statement in the first paragraph, the specific problem or error in the second to last paragraph, sufficient information about the config and environment AND attempted solution in detail throughout the whole post. Commented Aug 7, 2019 at 14:42
  • The question is in the review queue to possibly be re-opened - if enough reviewers think that the question is now suitable, it will get re-opened. Personally, I think it should still be closed because it's not a professional way to do things, but I'll let the review process run its course. Commented Aug 9, 2019 at 1:40
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    I added a network diagram. The access to said resources is provided by a third-party vendor, who does not want to deal with users' home network (understandably) or even the organization-wide VPN. Commented Aug 13, 2019 at 15:05
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    @RocWhite Now you make me doubth my vote. Is it firewall you control, or only the third part vendor that block you ? As it's illogical to create a bypass scenario to bypass your own netadmin department. Such question would be closed back. Commented Aug 15, 2019 at 16:09
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    I just found a solution to this problem! To answer your questions though, only the third party blocks access based on IP range. Our own network does not block machineA per se, and as I was saying in meta, our IT admins allow us to set up any servers or VPNs, as long as they don't need to deal with and support it or set up the necessary port forwarding. Now one can argue whether this fits SF's view how professional network should be operated, but to us this is a real and legitimate use case in a real business environment. I do appreciate your patience and help making this question more clear. Commented Aug 17, 2019 at 3:48