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Old 06-28-2011, 01:46 AM   #1
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Set up VPN

I would like to setup VPN in my home.

How to do the set up this in centos 5.6 ? is it possible?
 
Old 06-28-2011, 01:59 AM   #2
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Use OpenVPN.

http://www.openvpn.net/index.php/ope...ion/howto.html
Quick HOWTO: http://www.openvpn.net/index.php/ope...ion/howto.html

By the way, what devices/OSes do you want to connect?
 
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Old 06-28-2011, 02:04 AM   #3
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That link i have seen. Is there any special devices require for the VPN set up ?
Only OS setup is enough ?
 
Old 06-28-2011, 02:09 AM   #4
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Is there any special devices require for the VPN set up ?
Only OS setup is enough ?
Yo do not need any special devices. Just install OpenVPN and configure it.

I've asked about the OS because some types of VPN are supported by not all OSes. OpenVPN is both GNU/Linux and Windows compatible.
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Old 06-28-2011, 02:12 AM   #5
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I am using the CentOS 5.6. Is this possible in CentOS 5.6 ?
 
Old 06-28-2011, 02:13 AM   #6
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I am using the CentOS 5.6. Is this possible in CentOS 5.6 ?
I've never used CentOS but I'm absolutely sure that it has an OpenVPN package in its repository. And even if it doesn't, you know the solution.
 
Old 06-28-2011, 02:16 AM   #7
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If suppose it is not available in CentOS then, i can install the OpenBSD as Virtual OS then it is possible ?
 
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If suppose it is not available in CentOS then
Why do you think so?

What shows the
Code:
yum install openvpn
command ?
 
Old 06-28-2011, 02:27 AM   #9
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it is saying no packages available... i think virtulization is good solution for this
 
Old 06-28-2011, 02:37 AM   #10
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OK thx for information
 
Old 06-28-2011, 04:32 AM   #11
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I disagree that virtualization to BSD is the way to go for using OpenVPN as it is equivalent to using a sledge hammer to pound in a finishing nail. If you decide that it is indeed overkill, here is some information that may help you:
http://www.throx.net/2008/04/13/open...uration-guide/ BTW, openvpn is/was available in the package repositories as of Centos 5.2, so I find it hard to believe that it isn't available for your version.
 
  


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