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OpenVPN is a Virtual Private Network (VPN) package for creating point-to-point encrypted tunnels
between host computers. A VPN allows users to authenticate and connect securely to the internal
business network. Although it is not required, you should install IPTables before installing
OpenVPN.
For additional information, see the
Section 15.1, "Installing OpenVPN Basic," on page 59
Section 15.2, "Installing OpenVPN Advanced," on page 59
Section 15.3, "Post-Installation," on page 60
15.1 Installing OpenVPN Basic
1 Click Add/Remove > All, then scroll down to VPN Server (OpenVPN) and click Install.
2 Click Basic, then click Next.
3 The following network specifications are automatically configured:
Virtual IP Address Network: Virtual IP network range (such as 192.168.1.0) to use for
VPN network or automatic network detection.
VPN Network Mask: Network mask (such as 225.225.255.0) of the VPN network or
auto for automatic detection.
Allow VPN Clients Access to Internal Network: This determines whether to allow
VPN clients to route through the VPN server to the internal network or not.
4 Review the settings of the installation. To make a change, click Back. To proceed with the
installation, click Next.
5 The OpenVPN installation is now complete. Click Finish to proceed to the available software
page. OpenVPN is now listed on the installed software list.
15.2 Installing OpenVPN Advanced
1 Click Add/Remove > All, then scroll down to VPN Server (OpenVPN) and click Install.
2 Click Advanced, then click Next.
3 Specify the OpenVPN advanced network configuration.
Server IP Address for VPN Interface: The IP address to be set to the assigned address
of the interface that will be accepting VPN connections. If a system has multiple network
interfaces, only one of them can be used for the VPN server.
Virtual IP Address Network: Virtual IP network range (such as 192.168.1.0) to use for
VPN network or auto for automatic network detection
VPN Network Mask: Network mask (such as 255.255.255.0) of the VPN network or
auto for automatic detection.
Port to Use for VPN Traffic: Port to use for VPN traffic. The default is 1194, but it can
be anything above 1024 (1194 is highly recommended for best results).
OpenVPN documentation site
(http://openvpn.net/howto.html).
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