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iVPN is an application that makes use of the standards based PPTP VPN server installed with Mac OS X. This VPN server is usually only available on Mac OS X Server and configured through the Server Admin application. iVPN makes it possible to use the same server utility on the client version of Mac OS X.
All you have to do to set it up is to enter the user name and password that you want your VPN clients to use, the IP address range you want to give to your clients and then click start server. iVPN will handle all the other settings and start the VPN server.
iVPN
All you have to do to set it up is to enter the user name and password that you want your VPN clients to use, the IP address range you want to give to your clients and then click start server. iVPN will handle all the other settings and start the VPN server.
iVPN
What's New
Version 6.1:
- Fixed a bug with the shared secret being loaded upon opening iVPN
- PPC systems are now supported again. (Please let me know if you have any problems, I don't have a PPC Mac to test.)
- Several other minor bug fixes
Requirements
PPC / Intel, Mac OS X 10.5 or later
PPC / Intel, Mac OS X 10.5 or later
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iVPN is an application that makes use of the standards based PPTP VPN server installed with Mac OS X. This VPN server is usually only available on Mac OS X Server and configured through the Server Admin application. iVPN makes it possible to use the same server utility on the client version of Mac OS X.
All you have to do to set it up is to enter the user name and password that you want your VPN clients to use, the IP address range you want to give to your clients and then click start server. iVPN will handle all the other settings and start the VPN server.
iVPN is the GUI that Apple left out.
WARNING - Do not use iVPN on Mac OS X Server. You will no longer be able to use Server Admin to configure your VPN server.
All you have to do to set it up is to enter the user name and password that you want your VPN clients to use, the IP address range you want to give to your clients and then click start server. iVPN will handle all the other settings and start the VPN server.
iVPN is the GUI that Apple left out.
WARNING - Do not use iVPN on Mac OS X Server. You will no longer be able to use Server Admin to configure your VPN server.
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I'm new here and have very limited knowledge in networking.
I can usually find my way around but it takes me a little while.
Can someone please explain what all I need to create a VPN connection using a Mac. (ie. server, client, host)
Basically what I'm trying to do is send video files between two Macs, in two different states across the internet. I was told that a VPN would allow this. After searching the web, it appears to me that each computer would need to connect to a Server who is hosting the VPN which then requires both users to create an account with the VPN Server. So far is this correct?
Now - I found this site and it seems that this iVPN software is more like what I am looking for if it work as I suspect.
Can I simply connect my MAC to another MAC using this iVPN software via an internet connection (Verizon MiFi)?
Thanks in advance.
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You'd be better off using iChat to send files. Simpler.
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Primewavez reviewed on 25 Aug 2011
For those who understand the router configuration, using a dynamic DNS service, and other intricacies of this type, iVPN is a great solution that was well worth its price tag.
I say "was" because as of the release of Lion Server, for $50 you can get VPN functionality plus a whole lot more for relatively minimal cost above the price of iVPN. For most people, I think Lion Server will give a better overall value and bang for the buck. There are a few factors that would still get me to suggest iVPN to folks, though.
If you have an Intel Core Duo Mac (unable to run Lion) or a PowerPC Mac, the author is still working to support PowerPC and does still support 32-bit Intel hardware on previous versions of the OS. If you have older hardware that can't run the latest OS and want to get a VPN setup going quickly and cheaply, iVPN is your solution. Hands down, it's great on the older machines.
I think everyone should do some research and fiddling before making a purchase of this or any server software. I don't think you'll be disappointed by buying iVPN as it is a solid solution. You may find more value for your dollars (or pounds sterling) in another solution, depending on your specific situation.
Doesn't work on G5 anymore. Anyone has a universal version?
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darbul92 reviewed on 08 Aug 2011
Richie66 reviewed on 12 May 2011
Justo0 reviewed on 10 Apr 2011
I managed to get it to work once, but after a sleep, and modifying the user name and keys I couldn't even get it to start, hitting 'start' or 'stop' just resulted in a spinning wait.
I was suckered in by the one person who got said it was 'rock solid', which surprises me after my brief experience. As mentioned it is not supported by anyone.
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I'm really sorry you've had trouble with iVPN. If you're still having problems with iVPN, I'd be happy to help. As of a few months ago, I am providing support for iVPN again and I think I know why you had this problem.
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truthhurts reviewed on 25 Feb 2011
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Ooshnoo reviewed on 18 Feb 2011
Each time the computer woke up from sleep the server/service would not start again automatically, and this bug was submitted and never fixed.
I've since moved to a free, secure and totally reliable Hamachi network that's "always on" and couldn't be happier. I suggest you all do the same.
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If you only need a VPN between computers (and don't mind the security implications of a third-party mediator between you and your destination), then yes, you could use Hamachi. But iVPN and similar products let you create a standard VPN through a system that you (presumably) control, making it not only a lot more usable, but private and secure.
When I go to connect I see the log respond allocating an IP addrees and trying to connect however it does not connect and throughs the divice off, I am using an Ipad PPTP on both side.
Any clues?
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I'm very sorry you experienced this problem. I have been having some trouble with Launchd. Hopefully, version 5.7 will have sorted this problem. The launchd plists are now only overwritten when a new version of iVPN has been installed. Also to note, Mac OS X no longer takes any notice of the "Disabled" key in that plist and so iVPN was reporting the server as on because it actually was.
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Seriously, that's not very nice.
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NOT WORKING
this version is BUGGY
and we can't have support from dev…
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1. Download and run iVPN version 4.4 to stop the server
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2. Open the Terminal and run the command "sudo killall vpnd"
Also, make sure that there is not a folder named iVPN in /Library/StartupItems. If there is, remove it.
I hope this solves your problem.
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but i saw the notice before to update and stopped the server.
the server isn't running, nothing in startupitems i reinstall it - still the same issue…
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any help?
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darbul92 rated on 08 Aug 2011
Eduardo Rolon rated on 21 Apr 2011
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Mindsnare rated on 18 Feb 2011