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Microsoft SSTP and SonicWall SSL are two completely different protocols, but interestingly enough, they have two important things in common, and those two things are: TLS (also known as SSL) and PPP.
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…
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.
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.
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…
You will often see Dynamic DNS referred to as an optional setup step in our VPN configuration guides, but what exactly is it? In this quick guide, we take you through the basics of DDNS, including its main advantages and use cases, as well as how to get set up…
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.
Today we are announcing some big changes to our VPN Tracker editions! Check out this guide to get the lowdown on all the latest changes, as well as how to update your plan and unlock free benefits!
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.
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.
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.
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…
In this post, we take a technical deep dive into the IPsec protocol suite, covering the core IKE extensions, and reviewing the benefits and drawbacks of IKEv2 VPN over IKEv1. Keep reading to discover how IKEv2 VPN almost became the perfect VPN protocol.
Back in 2020, Apple scrapped their integrated PPTP VPN support on macOS; leaving network admins scrambling to find an alternative solution in order to continue connecting to PPTP VPN on the Mac. Fast forward three years and the rumor mill is churning again, following announcements from the WWDC in 2023.…
TP-Link SafeStream Multi-WAN VPN routers are a powerful VPN solution for small-medium businesses. Thanks to seamless integration with TP-Link's Omada SDN platform, SafeStream routers can also be managed centrally and remotely - with a practical smartphone app for on the go. In this guide, we show you step-by-step how to…