Difference between revisions of "VPN with Networkmanager"
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== Getting Started == | == Getting Started == | ||
− | To get VPN access you must set up a new VPN connection first. Click on the two arrow symbol(or the WiFi symbol - depending on which connection you are using at the moment) in the top right corner. | + | To get VPN access you must set up a new VPN connection first. Click on the two arrow symbol (or the WiFi symbol - depending on which connection you are using at the moment) in the top right corner. |
: Now choose <code>VPN Connections -> Configure VPN...</code>. <br> | : Now choose <code>VPN Connections -> Configure VPN...</code>. <br> | ||
A new window will open up. | A new window will open up. |
Revision as of 07:39, 30 April 2015
This article shows you how to log into our VPN network without using the terminal. This method is by far more convenient and you also may find this helpful, if you are not very familiar with command lines. We will use a VPN Plugin called network-manager.
Installation
Open up a terminal of your choice (Ctrl + T) and install OpenVPN Network Manager by tying the following line:
sudo apt-get install network-manager-openvpn-gnome
Please enter your password to confirm the installation.
After the successful installation NetworkManager must be restartet:
sudo service network-manager restart
Again, confirm with your password if necessary.
Getting Started
To get VPN access you must set up a new VPN connection first. Click on the two arrow symbol (or the WiFi symbol - depending on which connection you are using at the moment) in the top right corner.
- Now choose
VPN Connections -> Configure VPN...
.
A new window will open up.
- Click on
Add
to add a new connection.
You will be asked for the connection type.
- Choose
OpenVPN
and click oncreate
.
Now you have to edit and configure your connection. Choose any connection name e.g. itp_openvpn.
For the Gateway type:
vpn.th.physik.uni-frankfurt.de
Under Authentication select Password
as authentication type. Enter your user name and password and choose the previously [1] downloaded CA Certificate 'localca.full.pem'.
Save your changes.
Using a VPN Connection
To access a VPN network just click on the arrow or WiFi symbol. Your configured connection should be found under VPN Connection.