use vpn

hosslinux · 12-27-2011, 11:20 AM

hi
how can i connect to vpn in debian 6?
note:i am new in linux,please tell me step by step
thank you

EricTRA · 12-29-2011, 01:04 AM

Hello,

What exactly do you mean by 'use VPN'? Do you want to setup a VPN server in Debian 6 or use a VPN client to connect to a remote network using a VPN connection?

That being said, LQ is not the place to turn to for step by step guides and howtos. You'll find us at our best when you try a guide you've found on the internet for example, and are having trouble with it.

Kind regards,

Eric

hosslinux · 12-29-2011, 01:07 AM

thank you.
i want VPN client and connect to a remote network using a VPN connection.
ok i am search in the internet for example.

EricTRA · 12-29-2011, 01:16 AM

Hi,

Most used packages are:

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strongswan - IPsec VPN solution metapackage
vpnc - Cisco-compatible VPN client
openvpn - virtual private network daemon
openconnect - Open client for Cisco AnyConnect VPN
openswan - Internet Key Exchange daemon

There are lots of setup guides available on the internet. If you use Gnome you might have a look at one of the plugins for the software package you're going to use.

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network-manager-openvpn - network management framework (OpenVPN plugin core)
network-manager-openvpn-gnome - network management framework (OpenVPN plugin GNOME GUI)
network-manager-strongswan - network management framework (strongSwan plugin)
network-manager-vpnc - network management framework (VPNC plugin core)
network-manager-vpnc-gnome - network management framework (VPNC plugin GNOME GUI)

There are also plugins available for other desktop environments. If you're going to connect to a Cisco VPN gateway you might have the best results with vpnc.

Kind regards,

Eric

hosslinux · 12-29-2011, 01:23 AM

thank you

EricTRA · 12-29-2011, 01:28 AM

Hello,

You're welcome! Try installing what you need and set up connection. Don't hesitate to post when in trouble.

Kind regards,

Eric