Questions tagged [openvpn]
OpenVPN is a free and open source software SSL VPN solution. It allows secure point-to-point or site-to-site connections with routed or bridged configurations and remote access facilities.
1,919
questions
17
votes
6
answers
7k
views
How to set up simple VPN for secure Internet connections over unencrypted Wi-Fi?
I recently moved into an apartment where the complex provides free unencrypted Wi-Fi. The speed is good for my purposes, but I'm not 100% comfortable with all my traffic being sent in the clear, given ...
- 987
16
votes
3
answers
29k
views
Is it possible to have 2 different VPN connections simultaneously on the same machine? maybe on different network interfaces?
I am setting up a new cluster in my new workplace, and I am still administering another cluster in my last work place. Basically I am "copying" the configuration of the first one to setup the new one.
...
- 248
15
votes
7
answers
62k
views
Arguments to connect using Open Vpn windows client
Is it possible to start a windows openvpn client to make it connect using a predefined config (.ovpn) by supplying program arguments using command prompt. Or specifying the arguments in the shortcut ...
- 522
15
votes
3
answers
80k
views
How to keep alive the VPN connection?
I'm using NetworkManager and OpenVPN on linux.
The problem is I get random disconnections, especially when idle.
So I was thinking maybe there was an option to keep it alive. I have seen examples ...
- 2,817
15
votes
2
answers
17k
views
Problem playing games using OpenVPN that use broadcast packets. Other games work, hosts can ping each other
I'm running an OpenVPN server in bridged mode and clients can successfully connect, see shared folder and play LAN games that let you enter the LAN IP address. However I'm unable to play games like ...
- 495
15
votes
2
answers
173k
views
OpenVPN - Options error: Unrecognized option or missing or extra parameter(s) (2.4.5)
I'm having a slight issue with configuration of my OpenVPN server. Before changing the configuration (hardening) I was unable to connect to the server using Apple devices, however was fine using ...
- 153
15
votes
4
answers
7k
views
4in6 tunneling (via OpenVPN?)
I have a local network with internet access. But unfortunately IPv4 internet connection speed is limited to 1mbps, which is realy sad. Fortunately I have a native IPv6, and there is no connection ...
- 313
13
votes
5
answers
25k
views
How is Netflix able to detect a private VPN?
I registered a virtual private server with a dedicated public IP and set up my own private VPN on it. Out of curiosity, I tried to access Netflix over it and I got the famous "You seem to be using an ...
- 316
13
votes
1
answer
52k
views
OpenVPNServiceInteractive is not started. Tasks requiring administrative access may not work
On bootup, I get an OpenVPN dialog that says:
"OpenVPNServiceInteractive" is not started. Tasks requiring administrative access may not work.
If I disregard the message and try to connect to my ...
- 473
12
votes
1
answer
1k
views
Is my connection really encrypted through VPN?
I am checking that my VPN is really encrypting connection, using wireshark.
When I capture from the WiFi interface the data is encrypted by openvpn protocol, but when I capture Local Area Connection (...
- 125
12
votes
3
answers
40k
views
openvpn client connects to server but name resolution does not work
Here is my (x)ubuntu version:
root@ubuntu:~# lsb_release -a
No LSB modules are available.
Distributor ID: Ubuntu
Description: Ubuntu 14.04.1 LTS
Release: 14.04
Codename: trusty
network-...
- 121
12
votes
4
answers
31k
views
OpenVPN connection through SSH tunnel
I'm currently visiting China, so I have some options for VPNs set up. However, my VPN servers have a habit of suddenly disappearing from the network after I've used them for a while.
I thought it ...
- 221
12
votes
3
answers
28k
views
OpenVPN GUI window is empty. Why can't I connect to my VPN?
I'm desperately trying to troubleshoot an issue with our OpenVPN, but whatever I'm trying, the OpenVPN GUI window just comes up blank.
I've already increased the verb directive in the config file to ...
- 88k
12
votes
1
answer
8k
views
OpenVPN vs. SOCKS proxy
I've been trying to set up a secure connection over which I can browse the internet, and it seems like there are two options, and SSH SOCKS proxy or OpenVPN (at least, those two are what I have found, ...
- 2,349
12
votes
2
answers
13k
views
What is the difference between shadowsocks and openvpn?
I currently configured openVPN and shadowsocks(based on socks5) on a server. I am confused what is the difference between two and when should I use one over other.
- 221