Openvpn client for windows
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The OpenVPN GUI, aka. OpenVPN Community Client, is an open source OpenVPN client for Windows. The OpenVPN Connect client, aka. OpenVPN Desktop Client or OpenVPN-AS
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On 2024-04-29 by CamomileK With 0 Comments - 컴퓨터 OpenVPN과 Wireguard는 VPN Protocol들 중 가장 우수하다고 평가받는다. 시놀로지 나스로 개인이 직접 OpenVPN 서버를 구축해서 회사에서도 쓰고, 개인 생활에서도 쓰고, 외국 가서도 쓸 수 있다는 건 큰 장점이다. 하지만 설정이 간단하지 않고(클라이언트 소프트웨어를 설치해야만 함), 네트워크 기초지식을 요한다는 건 단점이라 할 수 있다. 1) OpenVPN 구성 파일 내보내기와 편집 – VPN 클라이언트 보안 인증 접속을 위해가상사설망인 VPN의 서버(개인 운영의 시놀로지 나스)와 클라이언트(PC나 맥 혹은 스마트기기)가 주고받는 데이터는 모두 암호화되어 보호되고, 오직 인증서를 가진 나스 사용자만이 망을 이용할 수 있다. 시놀로지 나스에 VPN 서버를 설치하면 자동으로 인증서가 생성되고, DSM의 제어판 > 보안 > 인증서 항목으로 가면 이를 확인할 수 있다(Default certificate이라고 표시되어 있음). VPN 클라이언트는 이 인증서 정보를 가져와서 접속 시에 확인을 받는다. 그러기 위해 먼저 ‘구성 파일 내보내기’를 해야 한다. 아래 사진 빨간동그라미의 ‘구성 파일 내보내기(Export Configuration)’를 클릭하면 된다. 다운로드 받은 ZIP 파일의 압축을 풀면 두 개의 파일(README.txt, VPNConfig.ovpn)이 나온다. README.txt 파일은 아래와 같은 내용이다.To set up an OpenVPN client on Windows:1. Install OpenVPN client on Windows*An OpenVPN client on Windows is called OpenVPN GUI.*Download it from and install the client.*The default installation directory is C:\ProgramFiles\OpenVPN.2. Run OpenVPN GUI as administrator.3. Edit VPNConfig.ovpn and replace YOUR_SERVER_IP with public IP of your DiskStation.*If your DiskStation is behind a router, replace YOUR_SERVER_IP with the router’s IP.*Remove # before “redirect-gateway def1” to route all client traffic (including web-traffic) through this VPN Server.4. Put VPNConfig.ovpn into the config subdirectory under OpenVPN directory(ie. C:\Program Files\OpenVPN\config\).To set up an OpenVPN client on Mac:1. Install OpenVPN. The OpenVPN GUI, aka. OpenVPN Community Client, is an open source OpenVPN client for Windows. The OpenVPN Connect client, aka. OpenVPN Desktop Client or OpenVPN-AS The OpenVPN GUI, aka. OpenVPN Community Client, is an open source OpenVPN client for Windows. The OpenVPN Connect client, aka. OpenVPN Desktop Client or OpenVPN-AS The OpenVPN GUI, aka. OpenVPN Community Client, is an open source OpenVPN client for Windows. The OpenVPN Connect client, aka. OpenVPN Desktop Client or OpenVPN-AS The OpenVPN GUI, aka. OpenVPN Community Client, is an open source OpenVPN client for Windows. The OpenVPN Connect client, aka. OpenVPN Desktop Client or OpenVPN-AS The OpenVPN GUI, aka. OpenVPN Community Client, is an open source OpenVPN client for Windows. The OpenVPN Connect client, aka. OpenVPN Desktop Client or OpenVPN-AS The OpenVPN GUI, aka. OpenVPN Community Client, is an open source OpenVPN client for Windows. The OpenVPN Connect client, aka. OpenVPN Desktop Client or OpenVPN-AS The OpenVPN GUI, aka. OpenVPN Community Client, is an open source OpenVPN client for Windows. The OpenVPN Connect client, aka. OpenVPN Desktop Client or OpenVPN-AS To set up an OpenVPN client on Windows: 1. Install OpenVPN client on Windows An OpenVPN client on Windows is called OpenVPN GUI. Download it from Client on MAC*An OpenVPN client on Mac OS X is called Tunnelblick.*Download it from and install the client.2. Launch Tunnelblick.3. Click Create and open configuration folder button; a Finder window will appear with the configuration folder.4. Edit VPNConfig.ovpn and replace YOUR_SERVER_IP with public IP of your DiskStation.*If your DiskStation is behind a router, replace YOUR_SERVER_IP with the router’s IP.*Remove # before “redirect-gateway def1” to route all client traffic (including web-traffic) through this VPN Server.5. Put the files of VPNConfig.ovpn into the configuration folder. 파일의 설명대로만 하면 VPN 연결을 성공시킬 수 있다. 아래에 자세히 풀어 두었다. Windows PC에서는 OpenVPN GUI 라는 클라이언트 소프트웨어를 설치하고, Mac에서는 Tunnelblick 이라는 걸 설치한다. 아래 링크에서 다운로드 받을 수 있다.Community Downloads - Open Source VPN | OpenVPNThe OpenVPN community shares the open source OpenVPN. Download the latest version of the open source VPN release OpenVPN 2.6.3 for a secure network.Downloads - Tunnelblick | Free open source OpenVPN VPN client server software for macOSDownloads - Tunnelblick | Free open source OpenVPN VPN client server software for macOS. Includes OpenVPN, OpenSSL, easy-rsa, and drivers. Viscosity나 OpenVPN Connect 같은 다른 클라이언트도 있지만 README 파일이 추천하는 두 개가 오픈소스의 무료이므로 우선 시도하는 게 좋다. 이들 클라이언트 소프트웨어가 작동하려면, 앞서 ‘구성 파일 내보내기’ 에서 얻은 VPNConfig.ovpn 파일을 편집해야 한다. 이 파일에는 VPN 서버와 클라이언트를 연결해 주는 명령과 인증서가 포함되어 있지만, 연결할 나스의 공인 IP는 안 적혀 있기 때문에 기입해 주어야 한다. PC의 경우는 , Mac의 경우는 로 파일을 열어 편집한다. 아래 사진을 참조하자. 초록색 글자 설명대로, 나스의 외부(공인) IP를 적는Comments
On 2024-04-29 by CamomileK With 0 Comments - 컴퓨터 OpenVPN과 Wireguard는 VPN Protocol들 중 가장 우수하다고 평가받는다. 시놀로지 나스로 개인이 직접 OpenVPN 서버를 구축해서 회사에서도 쓰고, 개인 생활에서도 쓰고, 외국 가서도 쓸 수 있다는 건 큰 장점이다. 하지만 설정이 간단하지 않고(클라이언트 소프트웨어를 설치해야만 함), 네트워크 기초지식을 요한다는 건 단점이라 할 수 있다. 1) OpenVPN 구성 파일 내보내기와 편집 – VPN 클라이언트 보안 인증 접속을 위해가상사설망인 VPN의 서버(개인 운영의 시놀로지 나스)와 클라이언트(PC나 맥 혹은 스마트기기)가 주고받는 데이터는 모두 암호화되어 보호되고, 오직 인증서를 가진 나스 사용자만이 망을 이용할 수 있다. 시놀로지 나스에 VPN 서버를 설치하면 자동으로 인증서가 생성되고, DSM의 제어판 > 보안 > 인증서 항목으로 가면 이를 확인할 수 있다(Default certificate이라고 표시되어 있음). VPN 클라이언트는 이 인증서 정보를 가져와서 접속 시에 확인을 받는다. 그러기 위해 먼저 ‘구성 파일 내보내기’를 해야 한다. 아래 사진 빨간동그라미의 ‘구성 파일 내보내기(Export Configuration)’를 클릭하면 된다. 다운로드 받은 ZIP 파일의 압축을 풀면 두 개의 파일(README.txt, VPNConfig.ovpn)이 나온다. README.txt 파일은 아래와 같은 내용이다.To set up an OpenVPN client on Windows:1. Install OpenVPN client on Windows*An OpenVPN client on Windows is called OpenVPN GUI.*Download it from and install the client.*The default installation directory is C:\ProgramFiles\OpenVPN.2. Run OpenVPN GUI as administrator.3. Edit VPNConfig.ovpn and replace YOUR_SERVER_IP with public IP of your DiskStation.*If your DiskStation is behind a router, replace YOUR_SERVER_IP with the router’s IP.*Remove # before “redirect-gateway def1” to route all client traffic (including web-traffic) through this VPN Server.4. Put VPNConfig.ovpn into the config subdirectory under OpenVPN directory(ie. C:\Program Files\OpenVPN\config\).To set up an OpenVPN client on Mac:1. Install OpenVPN
2025-04-23Client on MAC*An OpenVPN client on Mac OS X is called Tunnelblick.*Download it from and install the client.2. Launch Tunnelblick.3. Click Create and open configuration folder button; a Finder window will appear with the configuration folder.4. Edit VPNConfig.ovpn and replace YOUR_SERVER_IP with public IP of your DiskStation.*If your DiskStation is behind a router, replace YOUR_SERVER_IP with the router’s IP.*Remove # before “redirect-gateway def1” to route all client traffic (including web-traffic) through this VPN Server.5. Put the files of VPNConfig.ovpn into the configuration folder. 파일의 설명대로만 하면 VPN 연결을 성공시킬 수 있다. 아래에 자세히 풀어 두었다. Windows PC에서는 OpenVPN GUI 라는 클라이언트 소프트웨어를 설치하고, Mac에서는 Tunnelblick 이라는 걸 설치한다. 아래 링크에서 다운로드 받을 수 있다.Community Downloads - Open Source VPN | OpenVPNThe OpenVPN community shares the open source OpenVPN. Download the latest version of the open source VPN release OpenVPN 2.6.3 for a secure network.Downloads - Tunnelblick | Free open source OpenVPN VPN client server software for macOSDownloads - Tunnelblick | Free open source OpenVPN VPN client server software for macOS. Includes OpenVPN, OpenSSL, easy-rsa, and drivers. Viscosity나 OpenVPN Connect 같은 다른 클라이언트도 있지만 README 파일이 추천하는 두 개가 오픈소스의 무료이므로 우선 시도하는 게 좋다. 이들 클라이언트 소프트웨어가 작동하려면, 앞서 ‘구성 파일 내보내기’ 에서 얻은 VPNConfig.ovpn 파일을 편집해야 한다. 이 파일에는 VPN 서버와 클라이언트를 연결해 주는 명령과 인증서가 포함되어 있지만, 연결할 나스의 공인 IP는 안 적혀 있기 때문에 기입해 주어야 한다. PC의 경우는 , Mac의 경우는 로 파일을 열어 편집한다. 아래 사진을 참조하자. 초록색 글자 설명대로, 나스의 외부(공인) IP를 적는
2025-03-31You should address:A suitable device: Ensure you have a device that supports OpenVPN. This includes Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS devices.VPN provider: Choose a reputable VPN service that supports OpenVPN and is known for reliability in China. Check for features like obfuscation, which can help in bypassing censorship.Internet connection: You need a stable and reliable internet connection to download the necessary software and complete the configuration.Accessing the VPN website: You might need to use a different network (like a public Wi-Fi) or a proxy to access your VPN provider’s website to download the OpenVPN software.Detailed Instructions for Configuring OpenVPN in ChinaOnce you’ve met the pre-installation requirements, follow these detailed steps to configure OpenVPN:Download OpenVPN: Visit your VPN provider’s website (possibly via a proxy if needed) and download the OpenVPN client for your operating system.Install the OpenVPN client: Run the installation file and follow the on-screen instructions to install the OpenVPN client on your device. Make sure to grant necessary permissions during installation.Obtain OpenVPN configuration files: Download the OpenVPN configuration files (usually .ovpn files) from your VPN provider’s website. This file contains the settings and server addresses needed to connect to the VPN.Import configuration files: Open the OpenVPN client and import the .ovpn configuration files. Usually, you can find an import option in the menu.Enter your credentials: After importing the configuration, you will typically need to enter your username and password provided by your VPN service. This step is crucial for authentication.Connect to the VPN: Choose a server location from
2025-04-13Visual Basic/VBS (.vbs) scripts under Windows. Conditional ConnectionsViscosity's conditional connections mechanism makes it easy to have Viscosity only connect to a VPN server on certain networks, or only in certain environments. A custom script can check for certain conditions (such as the wireless network the machine is connected to, the IP address, location, etc.) and decide whether to allow or terminate the connection attempt. Big shout-out to @sparklabs! Viscosity is excellent with constant updates and flawless operation. #wortheverypenny #bestvpnclient @daveprovine | Twitter If you're using #OpenVPN and you're not using #Viscosity then you're doing it wrong :) @sparklabs - Thanks for an awesome app! @systemcentersyn | Twitter Just wanted to say that Viscosity is a great app. I'm very happy with its performance, ease of use, reliability, and design. @CyborgInteract | Twitter Every professional VPN solution I've used for Mac can't hold a candle to @sparklabs's Viscosity. Its by far the best @JonoH | Twitter Hat tip to @sparklabs for Viscosity. It's the OpenVPN client I'd write if I had to. Which I don't, because they wrote it. @landonfuller | Twitter I'm really pleased with Viscosity. It's an extremely elegant #Mac #OpenVPN client solution. @noviantech | Twitter PSA: The Viscosity OpenVPN client from @sparklabs is awesome - regularly updated and a great value. Recommended! @_4bdi3l | Twitter Love Viscosity from @sparklabs. Easy install, it just works. Reliable OpenVPN connections for Windows and Mac. @clemensmol | Twitter I just downloaded Viscosity after toiling with the various OpenVPN offerings... I must say,
2025-03-27Installer!I need to ask you a few questions before starting setup.You can use the default options and just press enter if you are ok with them.Which protocol do you want for OpenVPN connections? 1) UDP (recommended) 2) TCPProtocol [1]:What port do you want OpenVPN listening to?Port [1194]:Which DNS do you want to use with the VPN? 1) Current system resolvers 2) 1.1.1.1 3) Google 4) OpenDNS 5) VerisignDNS [1]: 2Finally, tell me a name for the client certificate.Client name [client]:Okay, that was all I needed. We are ready to set up your OpenVPN server now.Press any key to continue...The script will now install OpenVPN on your server.Adding a new userAfter the Installation has finished, you need the make the openvpn-install.sh exectuable.chmod +x openvpn-install.shTo add a new user just run the script again and select 1 and type in a name for which device you will be using this client certificate.In my case I created a user for my iPhone../openvpn-install.shLooks like OpenVPN is already installed.What do you want to do? 1) Add a new user 2) Revoke an existing user 3) Remove OpenVPN 4) ExitSelect an option: 1Tell me a name for the client certificate.Client name: iphoneUsing SSL: openssl OpenSSL 1.1.1 11 Sep 2018Can't load /etc/openvpn/server/easy-rsa/pki/.rnd into RNG140236248433088:error:2406F079:random number generator:RAND_load_file:Cannot open file:../crypto/rand/randfile.c:88:Filename=/etc/openvpn/server/easy-rsa/pki/.rndGenerating a RSA private key................................+++++.................+++++writing new private key to '/etc/openvpn/server/easy-rsa/pki/private/iphone.key.BnNBhJXQKm'-----Using configuration from ./safessl-easyrsa.cnfCan't load /etc/openvpn/server/easy-rsa/pki/.rnd into RNG140374526300608:error:2406F079:random number generator:RAND_load_file:Cannot open file:../crypto/rand/randfile.c:88:Filename=/etc/openvpn/server/easy-rsa/pki/.rndCheck that the request matches the signatureSignature okThe Subject's Distinguished Name is as followscommonName :ASN.1 12:'iphone'Certificate is to be certified until Jan 19 18:31:07 2030 GMT (3650 days)Write out database with 1 new entriesData Base UpdatedClient iphone added, configuration is available at: /root/iphone.ovpnRetrieving the .ovpn file from the serverOn macOS and Linux you can copy the file from the server to your machine using scp. On Windows it is best
2025-04-08For Mac can't hold a candle to @sparklabs's Viscosity. Its by far the best@JonoH | TwitterHat tip to @sparklabs for Viscosity. It's the OpenVPN client I'd write if I had to. Which I don't, because they wrote it.@landonfuller | TwitterI'm really pleased with Viscosity. It's an extremely elegant #Mac #OpenVPN client solution.@noviantech | TwitterPSA: The Viscosity OpenVPN client from @sparklabs is awesome - regularly updated and a great value. Recommended!@_4bdi3l | TwitterLove Viscosity from @sparklabs. Easy install, it just works. Reliable OpenVPN connections for Windows and Mac.@clemensmol | TwitterI just downloaded Viscosity after toiling with the various OpenVPN offerings... I must say, I have fallen in love! Keep it up!@MilesKjeller | TwitterAll Features AuthenticationUsername & PasswordPublic Key Infrastructure (PKI) & PKCS#12Shared SecretPKCS#11 Token & SmartcardFIDO Universal 2nd Factor (U2F)One Time Password (OTP)Dynamic & Static Two Factor NetworkSimultaneous ConnectionsFull & Split DNS ModesConnect via HTTP or SOCKS ProxyTraffic ObfuscationDHCP IP, DNS, And Route AssignmentComplete IPv4 and IPv6 SupportAutomatic & Manual Proxy SettingsPowerful Traffic Routing OptionsIntelligent Server Selection & Fallback InterfacePowerful Connection EditorTraffic Graph & StatisticsUnobtrusive Status Icon & MenuCustomisable Menu IconsCustomisable Menu Quick StatisticsConnection Folders & Shared CredentialsOpenVPN Version Selection Performance & IntegrationNative Implementation for Each PlatformLow CPU & Memory UsageReliable OpenVPN ConnectionsAutomatically Disconnect on InactivityAutomatically Reconnect on DisconnectAutomatically Reconnect on Network AvailabilityAutomatically Disable Time Machine Backups SecurityLatest Cipher & Digest SupportSandboxed OpenVPN & ScriptsKeychain & Windows Password Store IntegrationIPv6 Leak Protection EnterpriseBundling Connections & PreferencesGPO Group Policy DeploymentConnection Importing & ExportingAdmin Rights Not Required for User Operation AdvancedConditional ConnectionsControl Viscosity using AppleScriptControl Viscosity using Scripts or Command LineRun Scripts on Connection EventsAdvanced Configuration CommandsPlatform ScreenshotsViscosity for macOS and WindowsDownload Viscosity now to trial it for 30-days with no purchase necessary and no limitations. Purchase Viscosity to remove the 30-day trial limitation and help support its development. Viscosity is a one-time
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