Mac Mini Server VPN requires restart of service after each reboot

Mac mini Server (Late 2012)
OS X 10.8.4
After a reboot, when viewing in Server.app, VPN service is turned on, however no connections can be made until the service is turned off then back on again.
VPN service log entry shows "Listening for connections..." but doesn't allow incoming VPN calls until the service is restarted.
Anyone else having similar issues or have suggested solutions?
Thanks much!
Jim

Try this
https://discussions.apple.com/message/22564125#22564125

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