Windows VPN ---> VPN Client

[Graham Carter]

 

Im looking for advise on whether or not a generic VPN client like OPENVPN or other client could take the place of the built in Windows VPN? Would prefer a MACOS client, but not too fussy

Perhaps Cisco anyconnect client?

 

Below are the config details for windows vpn...

 

• VPN Type [ L2TP/IPsec Pre-Shared Key ]
• Pre-Shared Key [ ***** ]
• Type of sign-in [ Username and password ]
• Username [ COMPANY\username ]
• Password [ Active Directory Password ]
• Remember Sign-in [ Ticked ]

 

SECURITY

• Data Encryption: “Require Encryption (disconnect if server declines)”
• Check “Allow these protocols” -Select “Unencrypted Password” PAP
• De-select Microsoft CHAP Version 2 (MS-CHAP v2)

 

NETWORKING

• Select Internet Protocol V4 (IPv4) and click “Properties”
• Select “Use the following DNS Addresses”

i. 10.0.0.26

ii. 8.8.8.8

• Click “Advanced” then in the box that appears, go to the “DNS” tab At the bottom, the “DNS suffix for this connection” enter [ companyname.co.uk ]