OpenVPN and Mac UPDATE

[Bollocks77]

Hi all,
Can anyone please give me any advice in relation to an OpenVPN client for Mac?
I have OpenVPN set up and running mint on Droidbox, but I really dont want to install on Hub3 as Virmin dont seem to initiate the settings. Can anyone help me in using this or installing VPN mac side please?
Thanks in advance
Dave

 

[sean99]

Not sure if this is any good to you, just googled it and you need to d/l an openvpn client called tunnelblick, take a look here:-
h**ps://goo.gl/BtNaQb

 

[Bollocks77]

Brilliant - Ill take a look.
Thank you
Dave

 

[Bollocks77]

tunnelblick is spot on my friend. Im reading through the manuals and its all straight forward. Ive downloaded it and am installing it. It will accept my OVPN files from Digibit VPN and then re-configure them.
Ill let you know how easy and how good it is.
Ill only use it until Digibit finishes the Mac OS app and then things will be easier.
Thanks

 

[Bollocks77]

Just an update for anyone wanting to use VPN on iMac using OpenVPN. OpenVPN is not available so you need a client. I have used Viscosity but I was not happy with the way you have to install via applescript a KILLSWITCH. So I installed tunnelblick which is open source and although not as good interface - its excellent. After install you have to check for updates but also check for BETA updates as the latest BETA version has a built in Killswitch which is vital if your needing this for P2P Torrenting as if your connection drops out and you don't have a Killswitch - data packets will get through to your Original ISP and your done for.
Anyway - installed and then installed my VPN OPN Files no problem .
Made sure Killswitch is turned ON and also altered a couple of other settings and - SPOT ON. I forced a connection dropout and the kill worked immediately meaning no data packets getting through.
Just thought I would let everyone know. It may not be for everyone but it suits me and is good for what I need on my iMac.
Nothing to do with my Droidbox setup at all - Im still using OpenVPN.
All good so far.
Dave

 

[Bollocks77]

tunnelblick working perfect on Mac with Killswitch. Easy to set up and no problems at all. Ive disconnected to test killswitch and it disconnects immediately. So nothing passing through.
Up top now and until the VPN company finish and release the Mac client - Im happy.
Dave

 

[Deefadog]

Hi Dave, i have just set this up also, could you elaborate on the killswitch, please? Is it done by selecting 'On unexpected disconnection' - Disable network access?

Thanks for any help

 

[Bollocks77]

Its Unexpected Disconnection mate. It works a treat. Digibit have a mac client ready to test so its not going to be long before I can bin Tunnelblick. It will be way easier and way better.
Regards
Dave

 

[Deefadog]

Thanks Dave, appreciate it. Yes they said it will not be long for the Mac client, should be easier .

Any other settings you would recommend to change? This is a new world for me lol, so just want to be ISP safe

 

[Bollocks77]

No real setting other than normal set up ive used. I used the pre set settings but the Killswitch is a deal breaker for me. Digibit are installing a Kill on the mac client and Im shortly going to be testing it.
I have found Tunnelblick to slow my system doen to almost stopping at times and Im not really wanting to use it longer than need be.Im assuming that your aiming at torrents???? using the likes of Piratebay etc???? I may be wrong.
Ive found it faster to download this sort of thing using my Real debrid account rather than hiding behind Tunnelblick - especially if your after HD or 4K.
Just what I have experienced though.
Dave

 

[Deefadog]

Thank you Dave, that's good to know testing will be starting soon! Just to double check on the Killswitch (Sorry) 'On unexpected disconnection' drop down, i should choose - Disable network access? Unsure if it was another option somewhere

 

[Bollocks77]

I chose Disable coz then if my VPN connection dropped out halfway through a download, then if my network was till active, my IP details will be scraped.

 

[Deefadog]

Thank you Dave, really appreciate the help, all seems to be working just fine Looking forward to the OG App, have a good weekend!

 

[Bollocks77]

Anytime mate. Ill keep you updated when DG have released the Mac Client.
Take Care
Dave