L2TP

What is L2TP VPN and is it a reliable 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.

Team equinuxOctober 6, 2023

PPTP 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…

Team equinuxSeptember 13, 2023

VPN Tracker Manual

What is Dynamic DNS and why do I need it?

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…

Team equinuxSeptember 8, 2023

TP Link Archer A9 WiFi router with OpenVPN support

Devices How Tos Routers TP-Link

TP Link OpenVPN Archer Setup: Easy 4-Step Router VPN Guide

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.

Team equinuxSeptember 8, 2023

News

All about new VPN Tracker editions

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!

Team equinuxAugust 30, 2023

Protocols WireGuard

WireGuard Pros and Cons: 3 Important Facts You Need to Know

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.

Team equinuxAugust 30, 2023

How Tos OpenVPN Protocols

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.

Team equinuxAugust 21, 2023

How Tos Protocols WireGuard

WireGuard VPN Mac, iPhone & iPad – Setup in 2 Easy Steps

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

Team equinuxAugust 21, 2023

VPN Tracker Manual

Managing VPN Tracker subscriptions: All you need to know

All you need to know about managing your VPN Tracker subscription: Plans, cross-upgrades, auto-renewals, and more.

Team equinuxAugust 18, 2023

How Tos IPsec Protocols

Connect to IKEv1 IPsec VPN on Mac, iPhone, iPad – Easy & Quick

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

VPN Not Working? 8 Quick & Easy Fixes for Common Errors

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 Blog