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packages:openvpn [2015/11/22 01:46] admin [Install network-manager-openvpn and its dependencies] |
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- | ====== Open VPN ====== | + | ====== Open VPN (+ IPSec) ====== |
- | We'll follow [[https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/forum/discussion/18003/openvpn-step-by-step-setups-for-various-debian-based-linux-oss-with-videos-ubuntu-mint-debian|those instruction by WinstonSmith]]: | + | In this example, we'll activate **OpenVPN** to allow usage of an **[[https://www.ipvanish.com/|IPVanish]]** account. |
+ | In order to do this, we'll follow [[https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/forum/discussion/18003/openvpn-step-by-step-setups-for-various-debian-based-linux-oss-with-videos-ubuntu-mint-debian|those instruction by WinstonSmith]]: | ||
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+ | The Linux Mint Forum also has [[https://community.linuxmint.com/tutorial/view/1965|an article describing how to install and initiate OpenVPN]]. | ||
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===== Install network-manager-openvpn and its dependencies ==== | ===== Install network-manager-openvpn and its dependencies ==== | ||
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+ | Note that at this stage the **network applet** you might have in a panel will | ||
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===== Configure a New VPN Connection ===== | ===== Configure a New VPN Connection ===== | ||
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Add new network connection using the **"+"** icon at the bottom of the left column. Select **VPN**, then choose **OpenVPN**. | Add new network connection using the **"+"** icon at the bottom of the left column. Select **VPN**, then choose **OpenVPN**. | ||
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+ | ===== Using IPSec ===== | ||
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+ | In case you need to connect to an IPSec VPN system, add the following packages: | ||
+ | <code> | ||
+ | > sudo apt-get install network-manager-vpnc network-manager-vpnc-gnome | ||
+ | </code> |