OpenVPN

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OpenVPN is a full-featured open source SSL VPN solution that accommodates a wide range of configurations, including remote access, site-to-site VPNs, Wi-Fi security, and enterprise-scale remote access solutions with load balancing, failover, and fine-grained access-controls. Starting with the fundamental premise that complexity is the enemy of security, OpenVPN offers a cost-effective, lightweight alternative to other VPN technologies that is well-targeted for the SME and enterprise markets.

This page is designed to provide an applied-level of support. The OpenVPN HowTo has lots of great examples and configuration option.

Help with creating a VPN which connects multiple lans. Server and clients have lans behind them. This will help you understand how to use the route, push route, and iroute commands.

• OpenVPN/Routing

Contents 1 OpenVPN Topics at SCN 1.1 Platform-specific How Tos 2 Client Software/Packages 2.1 Windows 2.2 Linux 2.3 Mac 3 Building custom Win32/64 OpenVPN installer 4 Related Links

OpenVPN Topics at SCN

• OpenVPN/Routing
• OpenVPN/RIPRouting
• OpenVPN/Bridge
• OpenVPN/FAQ
• OpenVPN/Firewall
• OpenVPN/VpnChains
• OpenVPN/Donations
• IRC meetings
• Documentation for developers
• Documentation for testers

Platform-specific How Tos

• FreeBSD OpenVPN Server/Routed
• FreeBSD OpenVPN Server/Bridged

Client Software/Packages

Windows

Linux

OpenVPN is readily available through most distributions package managers. Gnome's network-manager can manage various types of VPN's, including OpenVPN through plugins.

Mac

• Viscosity ($$$)
  • Supports 2.0.9 AND 2.1-rc15
• Tunnelblick (FREE)
  • Supports 2.0.9 in release version, 2.1.1 in beta version.
  • Tunnelblick How-To

Building custom Win32/64 OpenVPN installer

• HowTo for Windows

Related Links

• eurephia Authentication Plugin for OpenVPN
• Linux Journal: Building a Multisourced Infrastructure Using OpenVPN