connecting to a VPN on OS X (previously Re: [Fed-Talk] Mail.app ignores the "Verify Certificate" dialog?)
connecting to a VPN on OS X (previously Re: [Fed-Talk] Mail.app ignores the "Verify Certificate" dialog?)
- Subject: connecting to a VPN on OS X (previously Re: [Fed-Talk] Mail.app ignores the "Verify Certificate" dialog?)
- From: "Shawn A. Geddis" <email@hidden>
- Date: Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:09:44 -0500
What options are available for hosting and connecting to a VPN on OS X (preferably free)? I.e. if I wanted to host a VPN from my mac at home and connect to it with my macBook on the road? Dan
Dan,
Since your reference and many others are to connecting to a Home Computer and your desire was for preferable a free solution, don't forget the built-in Back-To-My-Mac (BTMM). It uses several key services to enable ease of use while maintaining a secure environment.
System Preferences --> MobileMe --> Back to My Mac
Key Technologies used - : - Dynamic DNS (via MobileMe)
- X.509 Identities (via MobileMe Identity)
- PKINIT (via MobileME Identity -> Local KDC)
- Kerberos / KDC (Local KDC - on every Mac OS X box)
- IPSec (Kerberized VPN Connection between Macs)
Once you enable the MobileMe Account on both devices, you can access it from anywhere. Obviously you need to either configure your AP/Router to allow this or if you have Apple gear (eg. Airport Extreme, Airport Express, etc. ), you can configure it specifically for and with the MobileMe Account. This is not what Agencies typically do, but since the original question referenced personal systems you control at home....
- Shawn _____________________________________________________ Shawn Geddis - Security Consulting Engineer - Apple Enterprise
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