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.

Team equinuxAugust 18, 2023

How Tos IKEv2 Protocols

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…

Team equinuxAugust 17, 2023

IKEv2 Protocols

What is IKEv2 VPN and how good is it really?

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.

Team equinuxAugust 16, 2023

VPN Tracker Manual

Using the VPN Tracker Network Scanner

How to use the Network Scanner in VPN Tracker to find available devices and services on your remote network.

Team equinuxAugust 11, 2023

VPN Tracker Manual

Connection Troubleshooting: Why your VPN connection is not working (and how to resolve)

Troubleshooting guide for VPN connections: Discover common VPN errors and how to resolve them.

Team equinuxAugust 11, 2023

News

Is Apple dropping support for IKEv2 VPN?

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.…

Team equinuxAugust 8, 2023

Devices How Tos Routers TP-Link

Set up IKEv2 VPN for TP Link Safestream Router

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…

Team equinuxAugust 4, 2023

How Tos IKEv2 Protocols

How to roll out strongSwan IKEv2 VPN on macOS

If you've configured an IKEv2 VPN server using Strongswan, you can use VPN Tracker to connect on your Mac, iPhone and iPad and roll out connections to the rest of your team. Here's how to get started...

Team equinuxJuly 31, 2023

News Updates

New: Connect to IKEv2 VPN in VPN Tracker

IKEv2 connections (Beta) are available in the latest VPN Tracker version and we'd love to hear your feedback! Check out the full update guide for more information on IKEv2 support in VPN Tracker and how to start testing your connections.

Team equinuxJuly 26, 2023

Devices How Tos Next-Gen Firewalls Zyxel

Set up IKEv2 VPN for a Zyxel USG Flex Firewall

In this guide, we take you through the ins and outs of configuring IKEv2 VPN for a Zyxel USG Flex firewall, plus how to set up secure remote access in VPN Tracker for Mac, iPhone and iPad.

Team equinuxJuly 26, 2023

VPN Tracker Manual

Accepting team invitations

Welcome to VPN Tracker! This guide takes you through the ins and outs of getting started with VPN Tracker - beginning with receiving your initial email invitation from your admin.

Team equinuxJuly 18, 2023

VPN Tracker Manual

Sharing a VPN connection in TeamCloud

TeamCloud makes it easier than ever to roll out pre-configured VPN connections to your team and grant them secure remote access to the company network on Mac, iPhone or iPad. Here's how:

Team equinuxJuly 17, 2023

VPN Tracker Manual

VPN Tracker Team Setup: Effortless Guide to Get Your Team Up and Running in 5 Minutes

Set up VPN Tracker TeamCloud - connection sharing, security controls and team management for VPN Tracker teams.

Team equinuxJuly 13, 2023

VPN Tracker Manual

VPN Two Factor Authentication: Secure Your VPN Tracker in 5 Minutes

This guide explains step-by-step how to set up 2FA for your VPN Tracker account to use with your authenticator method.

Team equinuxJuly 6, 2023

Devices DrayTek Routers

How to set up IPsec VPN for a DrayTek Vigor Router

In this guide, we take you through the key tech specs of the popular DrayTek Vigor 2865 and explain step-by-step how to configure an IPsec (IKEv1 + IKEv2) VPN server on your DrayTek Vigor router to connect remotely to your home or office network on Mac, iPhone, and iPad.

Team equinuxJune 7, 2023

Transfer your Tunnelblick connection to VPN Tracker

How Tos OpenVPN Protocols

How to Migrate an OpenVPN Connection from Tunnelblick

Follow our two-step migration guide to instantly import your Tunnelblick OpenVPN configuration and share your office VPN with your team.

Team equinuxMay 26, 2023

Devices Fortinet Next-Gen Firewalls

How to configure VPN for a Fortinet FortiGate Firewall

All you need to know about connecting to your Fortinet FortiGate firewall on your Mac, iPhone or iPad via IPsec or SSL VPN.

Team equinuxMay 10, 2023

Devices Routers Ubiquiti

Set up VPN for a Ubiquiti EdgeRouter

In this guide, we take you through the key tech specs of the popular EdgeRouter X, plus a step-by-step tutorial on how to set up an L2TP VPN server on your Ubiquiti EdgeRouter.

Team equinuxMay 10, 2023

Tips & Tricks

How to set up iOS Shortcuts for VPN

With Shortcuts, you can get direct access to your essential services without having to search for apps and toggle connections. In this guide, we'll show you how!

Team equinuxApril 17, 2023

VPN Tracker Manual

Set up Traffic Control for a VPN Connection

This guide takes you through all you need to know about using Traffic Control with your VPN connection.

Team equinuxMarch 7, 2023