In this guide I will show you how to install an X.509 SSL encryption certificate (.crt) to connect to a VPN using the SSTP Protocol (aka MS-SSTP). SSTP is an excellent VPN protocol that easily traverses firewalls because it uses port 443 which is generally wide open to enable HTTPS secure web browsing. It's also very fast for the same reason and offers good stability with minimal dropouts. Before we begin there are a few requirements: The X.509 security certificate file(s) available from … [Read more...]
Connect VPN using OpenVPN on MAC OS X
In this guide I will show you how to connect your Apple MAC to any VPN service that's using the OpenVPN protocol. OpenVPN is a fast, stable and secure protocol and most VPN service providers will support it. Before we start the connection setup process, you will need to find out the following details (best have them written or printed). If you are connecting to a paid VPN service, just login and your details and settings will be there. If you are connecting via a workplace, please contact … [Read more...]
[RD] Connect VPN using OpenVPN on Ubuntu or Debian
[youtube=https://youtu.be/mc0nxWNwEDI] In this guide I will show you how to connect your Ubuntu/Debian Linux PC/laptop to any VPN service that's using the OpenVPN protocol. OpenVPN is a fast and secure protocol and most VPN service providers and some workplaces will support it. Before we start the connection setup process, you will need to find out the following details (best have them written or printed). If you are connecting to a paid VPN service, just login and your details and settings … [Read more...]
Connect VPN using L2TP-IPSec on MAC OS X
In this guide I will show you how to connect your Apple MAC to any VPN service that's using the L2TP/IPsec protocol. L2TP over IPsec is a relatively common and secure protocol and most VPN service providers and workplaces will support it. Before we start the connection setup process, you will need to find out the following details (best have them written or printed). If you are connecting to a paid VPN service, just login and your details and settings will be there. If you are connecting via … [Read more...]
Connect VPN using PPTP on Windows (all versions)
In this guide I will show you how to connect your Windows (all versions) PC/laptop to any VPN service that's using the PPTP protocol. Point to Point Tunneling Protocol is a fast and secure protocol and most VPN service providers and workplaces will support it. Before we start the connection setup process, you will need to find out the following details (best have them written or printed). If you are connecting to a paid VPN service, just login and your details and settings will be there. If … [Read more...]