Linux

Ask something
Discussion Locked

Free easy to install and setup VPN

0 helpful
6 replies

by dthirlway

Closed to new repliesThis discussion is closed. It stays readable, but it takes no new replies.

I have a Red Hat 7.1 Server I need to install reliable easy to setup and configure VPN software for "Road Warrior Users" how will have dynamic IP address. Can some one please advise me on:

I need to be able to access a Win2K server that sits on the network.

My Linux server is running Samba.

Oh I also dont realy know how to use Linux so I need a very easy prefered short docs that will basicly set it all up for me:) (I dont wont much do I:)

I have been using Microsoft ISA Server which is very easy to setup and config for VPN however cost a lot so I am looking into a Linux soloition to make it cheaper.

Need help ASAP.

Thanks...

6 replies

by jayanth

Hi,
Currently the best and the robust solution available in Linux is FreeS/wan (www.freeswan.org). FreeS/wan is a linux implementation for VPN which uses IPsec. The configuration is pretty easy for Road warriors. However you will need to go through the well written documentation for its implementation. You will also need to recompile your Linux Kernel to install Freeswan. This step too is clearly outlined in the manual. The download and the manuals are all found on the website. The latest version of freeswan as I know is 1.94.

But this will work only if your client computers are Win 2000/Linux, as I dont know if there are any IPsec client softwares for Win9x/NT. Hope this information helps you.

This discussion is closed to new replies.