How Tos – VPN Tracker Blog

All About SSL VPN – it ain't pretty but it works

Even for regular end users, SSL is one of the most widely-recognized VPN protocols, largely due to the fact that major VPN vendors such as SonicWall and Cisco have been using it in their proprietary protocols for years. In this post, we take you through the origins of SSL, including…

GabrielleNovember 15, 2023

Protocols

Why VPN tunneling over TCP sucks!

Keep reading to find out everything that’s wrong with TCP, what ‘TCP meltdown’ is, and why you should absolutely choose a different protocol for your VPN.

GabrielleOctober 18, 2023

L2TP

What is L2TP and is it a good choice for VPN?

In this post, we go through the origins of L2TP VPN, as well as its benefits and drawbacks, and whether it has a future competing alongside more modern protocols.

GabrielleOctober 6, 2023

PPTP Protocols Protocols Protocols Tips & Tricks

How safe is PPTP VPN and should I stop using it?

It's no secret that PPTP has a bad rep these days, but why is PPTP VPN considered to be unsafe and how bad is it really? In this post, we shine the spotlight on PPTP, covering its origin story, its well-known flaws and just how it has managed to stick…

GabrielleSeptember 13, 2023

Devices How Tos Routers TP-Link

Configure OpenVPN for a TP-Link Archer Router

In this guide, we take you through the key technical specification of one of the most popular models, the TP-Link Archer A9 and show you how to configure an OpenVPN connection on your TP-Link Archer WiFi router and connect on Mac, iPhone and iPad.

GabrielleSeptember 8, 2023

3 Pros and Cons of WireGuard VPN

Alongside the clear benefits WireGuard provides, it also comes with some major drawbacks. In this post, we take a deep dive into the main pros and cons of WireGuard VPN, as well as how it fairs against other VPN protocols.

GabrielleAugust 30, 2023

How Tos OpenVPN

Connect to OpenVPN on Mac, iPhone, iPad

Want to try out OpenVPN and set up a VPN connection to your network? VPN Tracker fully supports OpenVPN for both Mac and iOS! Get connected in seconds – thanks to the practical connection assistant.

GabrielleAugust 21, 2023

How Tos WireGuard WireGuard

Connect to WireGuard VPN on Mac, iPhone, iPad

Quickly connect to your WireGuard VPN server in just a few simple steps – with a little help from the VPN Tracker configuration assistant.

GabrielleAugust 21, 2023

How Tos IPsec

Connect to IKEv1 IPsec VPN on Mac, iPhone, iPad

VPN Tracker's custom IPsec VPN profile gives you the flexibility to configure your connection exactly as you need it. Follow these steps to create an IKEv1 connection on Mac, iPhone and iPad.

GabrielleAugust 18, 2023

IKEv2 IKEv2

Connect to IKEv2 VPN on Mac, iPhone, iPad

VPN Tracker enables you to create a secure IKEv2 VPN connection to your VPN gateway so you can enjoy remote access to your network wherever you are. VPN Tracker's custom IKEv2 VPN profile gives you the flexibility to configure your connection exactly as you need it - with support for…

GabrielleAugust 17, 2023