VPN Client 5.0.07.0290 added support for 64-bit versions of Windows Vista and Windows 7. The Cisco Systems VPN Client was a software application for connecting to a virtual private network (vpn). The client makes remote resources of another network available in a secure way as if the user were connected directly to that “private” network. Cisco VPN is something else than OpenVPN. It is closed, proprietary and assumes you are running Windows. The anser is no. Jlinkels, 08:43 AM #3. I am not sure if it's relevant to this problem, but my Comcast modem is not in bridge mode but rather is set to forward the OpenVPN port (1194) to the RV320-didn't strike me as an issue since I'm able to VPN into the RV320 no problem. I did it that way since there are.
A virtual private network secures public network connections and in doing so itextends the private network into the public network such as internet. With a VPNyou can create large secure networks that can act as one private network.
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Companies use this technology for connecting branch offices and remote users(road warriors).
OPNsense supports VPN connections for branch offices as well as remote users.
Creating a single secured private network with multiple branch offices connectingto a single site can easily be setup from within the graphical user interface.For remote users, certificates can be created and revoked and a simple to use exportutility makes the client configuration a breeze.
Supported VPN technologies¶
OPNsense offers a wide range of VPN technologies ranging from modern SSL VPNs towell known IPsec as well as older (now considered insecure) legacy options such asL2TP and PPTP.
Note
VPN technologies displayed with an open lock are considered to be insecure.
Integrated VPN options¶
Integrated solutions are those that are available within the GUI without installingany additional package or plugin. These include:
IPsec
OpenVPN (SSL VPN)
Plugin VPN options¶
Via plugins additional VPN technologies are offered, including:
Legacy L2TP & PPTP
OpenConnect - SSL VPN client, initially build to connect to commercial vendor appliances like Cisco ASA or Juniper.
Stunnel - Provides an easy to setup universal TLS/SSL tunneling service, often used to secure unencrypted protocols.
Tinc - Automatic Full Mesh Routing
WireGuard - Simple and fast VPN protocol working with public and private keys.
Zerotier - seamlessly connect everything, requires account from zerotier.com, free for up to 100 devices.
Log Files¶
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When troubleshooting problems with your firewall, it is very likely you have to checkthe logs available on your system. In the UI of OPNsense, the log files are generally groupedwith the settings of the component they belong to. The log files can be found here:
IPsec Log | VPN ‣ IPsec ‣ Log File | Everything around IPsec goes here |
OpenVPN Log | VPN ‣ OpenVPN ‣ Log File | OpenVPN logs everything here |
Note
Log files on file system:/var/log/ipsec.log (clog)/var/log/openvpn.log (clog)
Configuration¶
Please read our how-tos for configuration examples and more detailed information.
IPsec¶
OpenVPN¶
Other¶
OpenVPN is a tried and true VPN solution. It's totally secure and infinitely configurable. You can install and run this software without relying on a third party, but the fact that it’s open source and free is what really makes it stand out. OpenVPN can be a little daunting to configure the first time you jump into it, but once you get your configuration worked out, it’s a pleasure to use. After you have the software running on your network, it’s possible to seamlessly perform a great number of tasks. One of the most popular and practical uses for OpenVPN is its ability to enable secure surfing and home network access—whether you're out traveling or you're on an open wifi access point. It can also be used to connect separate remote networks together into one large network that is fully routable. As you can see, there’s really no limit to what you can do with OpenVPN.
For the purposes of this article, I'm going to demonstrate how to set up OpenVPN on a typical home network. The following configuration will give your client PCs secure internet access anywhere—as well as full access to your home network. The information contained in this tutorial will be aimed at Windows users who have a router that has capabilities similar to the Linksys WRT54G.
OpenVPN Installation
First, download the install file from http://openvpn.se/download.html (the file is called openvpn-2.0.5-gui-1.0.3-install.exe). This is the GUI version of OpenVPN. It’s basically good ole OpenVPN with a minimal graphic interface that is accessible from the system tray.
Install this file on the computer that's going to be your OpenVPN server first. The computer you choose to use should be turned on and running OpenVPN whenever you wish to have your virtual network accessible.
If you have any previous versions of OpenVPN installed, you should shut down any running instance of it before running the install file.
Next, run the install program. During the installation you can choose whether the GUI program is started automatically at system startup. (The default is yes.) I recommend leaving all of the options on the default, and, as a result, all of the following instructions assume that you have installed the program in the default directory. Remember, at the end of the install you will need to reboot the machine.