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What's new in VPN Tracker 365 21.7.3

Dec 23, 2021
  • Improvements:
  • AnyConnect: Support for full paths in gateway URLs
  • AnyConnect: Pre-configured Group assignments now work correctly when no default group is configured on the gateway
  • AnyConnect: Compatibility improvements for connections with 2FA
  • IPsec: An issue under macOS Monterey has been fixed
  • TeamCloud: Team Member Plus plans now support up to 5 VPN Shortcut collections
  • A connection issue after wake from sleep has been fixed
  • Connection names wrap correctly under macOS Monterey
  • Stability improvements

New in VPN Tracker 365 20.3.3 (Oct 4, 2020)

  • ZyXEL device profiles now again optionally support MD5 (SHA-2 is recommended).
  • An issue with certain Sophos and AVM profiles has been fixed
  • Additional improvements and bug fixes

New in VPN Tracker 365 20.3.1 (Sep 15, 2020)

  • A configuration issue with new SonicWALL SSL VPN connections has been fixed

New in VPN Tracker 365 20.3.0 (Aug 27, 2020)

  • Improved handling of settings already entered when switching between VPN gateway profiles
  • Updated VPN gateway settings: removed obsolete settings and added additional options where applicable
  • A crash has been fixed in the sidebar
  • Team Onboarding: You can now find your team's unique invite link under Settings on your Team page in the app

New in VPN Tracker 365 20.1.0 (Aug 5, 2020)

  • NEW: InfiniConnect:
  • InfiniConnect is a new technology that automatically ensures your VPN connection is always up and ready to go.
  • On the move? Switching between WiFi access points? On a mobile connection? If your connection is dropped for any reason, InfiniConnect will automatically try to reconnect — for as long as it takes.
  • VPN Tracker 365 InfiniConnect automatically detects interruptions and reconnects your VPN, giving you peace of mind to focus on your work:
  • Keeps your connection running at all times
  • Set it and forget it: your VPN is always ready to go
  • Customizable: Choose which connections to InfiniConnect
  • InfiniConnect is available with VPN Tracker 365 Pro and VIP plans. Get your prorated upgrade at . my.vpntracker.com
  • Other Improvements:
  • You can now Start and Stop your connection directly from the Status view
  • All new Preferences design
  • Connection Checker settings have moved to Preferences
  • OpenVPN keys are now included in connection exports
  • For easier lookups, the name of the Keychain entry for your pre-shared key and user authentication details is now displayed (under Configure > Basic)
  • An issue has been fixed that could cause DNS issues with connections that have Remote Connection Wipe enabled
  • World Connect: Added Czech Republic servers
  • Stability Improvements

New in VPN Tracker 365 20.0.1 (Jun 17, 2020)

  • OpenVPN: Support for additional TLS algorithms used by StormShield devices
  • VPN Shortcuts: Duplicated Shortcuts now keep their background image
  • Connection Safe: Improvements to the “forgotten password” workflow
  • You can now copy the version and build number in the about screen
  • Clicking the Nightly or Beta label in pre-release versions now takes you to the full release notes for the specific build (Main window, right corner)

New in VPN Tracker 365 20.0.0 (Jun 8, 2020)

  • NEW: Back-up and sync VPN Shortcuts with Connection Safe PRO VIP:
  • Add your VPN Shortcuts to VPN Tracker 365 Connection Safe
  • Backed-up to your equinux ID with end-to-end encryption
  • Get instant access to your workflows on a new Mac
  • Connection Safe for VPN Shortcuts is available with VPN Tracker 365 Pro and VIP plans – get your personalized pro-rated upgrade offer at https://my.vpntracker.com
  • Connection Safe:
  • NEW: Connection sort order is now synced to Connection Safe
  • Browser Shortcuts: You can now choose to open a URL in any installed browser
  • Brighten up your workflow with inspiring new background images when you create new VPN Shortcut collections
  • Redesigned Connection Safe icon and status indicators
  • Sync performance has been improved
  • VPN Engine Improvements:
  • Network conflict handling has been adjusted: if you are trying to connect from inside your office network, overlapping remote supernets and mixed sub- and supernets will now see an option to improve this setup.
  • Connections no longer drop or reconnect when secondary network interfaces are added
  • OpenVPN: Performance tuning for file-transfers over TCP-based connections
  • OpenVPN: An issue has been fixed in mixed IPv4 and IPv6 environments
  • Other Improvements:
  • Additional options and sync status information are now available in the context menu
  • VPN Shortcuts: File Server shortcuts have updated protocol options
  • VPN Shortcuts: Duplicated shortcuts no longer animate when the original is clicked
  • World Connect: A formatting issue for error messages has been fixed
  • A crash that could occur when clicking jump-links from the log view has been fixed

New in VPN Tracker 36519.6.7 (May 14, 2020)

  • SonicWALL Simple Client Provisioning (SCP):
  • DHCP over VPN works reliably when when configured for SCP connections
  • Simple Client Provisioning settings are now stored reliably
  • Other Issues Addressed:
  • If remote DNS settings aren’t provided, VPN Tracker will now still connect to your VPN gateway
  • OpenVPN: Automatic DNS detection now picks global DNS if no search domains are provided by the gateway
  • SonicWALL SSL: Protocol specific errors and tips to are correctly displayed in the log view
  • SonicWALL SSL: Reduces the address space used by SonicWALL SSL connections (to /24) to prevent the chance of address conflicts

New in VPN Tracker 36519.6.7 Beta (Apr 28, 2020)

  • SonicWALL: This update fixes an issue for connections using Simple Client Provisioning that could prevent DHCP over VPN working correctly.
  • SonicWALL: Updated Simple Client Provisioning settings now correctly overwrite previously stored settings. This fixes an issue that could cause re-provisioning every time VPN Tracker is restarted
  • An issue has been fixed that could cause users to be signed out of VPN Tracker 365 unexpectedly

New in VPN Tracker 36519.6.6 (Apr 28, 2020)

  • Support Note: Full Availability during Corona Virus Crisis
  • Like many of you, the VPN Tracker team is working from home during this time. Rest assured that we continue to offer full support to our customers and have taken steps to increase our support capacity.
  • In this update we have DNS and Connection Checker improvements, as well as numerous improvements and fixes for connection issues.
  • Improved Remote and Split DNS Handling:
  • We have improved the way VPN Tracker configures Split DNS and fixed some inconsistencies. Please take a moment to check your Remote DNS setup if you see any unexpected behaviours after updating:
  • Improved: VPN Tracker 365 now writes split DNS configuration to etc/resolv.conf, to improve DNS support for certain non-native tools and libraries
  • Changed: If you had a Host to Everywhere connection set up with Split DNS, VPN Tracker would use global DNS instead. This has been changed. If experience DNS issues, check that your DNS search domains are correctly configured
  • DNS settings for Host to Everywhere connections are now more reliably removed after stopping a connection
  • Connection Checker Improvements:
  • Connection Checker: We've fixed an issue that caused incorrect results for OpenVPN and SonicWALL SSL checks on older macOS releases
  • Improved suggestions and error messages for NAT-Traversal issues found by Connection Checker
  • Connection Checker: Fixed an issue where incorrect test results were displayed for the IKEv1 test
  • VPN Engine Improvements:
  • OpenVPN: Added support for all possible stub compression methods ("compression on server request")
  • Certificate Trust: If you manually trust a certificate, that is now remembered until the end of the current session
  • Fixed a problem that could prevent multiple connections from automtically connecting at launch
  • Fixed a problem where IPsec connections would fail with a timeout error less than a second after they've been started
  • Troubleshooting: Several new messages for common connection issues and additional suggested solutions for existing log messages
  • Fixed a crash in the background components that could occour if the same connection was started multiple times in a row (affected PPTP, L2TP, and SonicWALL SSL connections)
  • UI: Rare sporadic crash fixed when interacting with the connection list
  • An issue with Remote Connection Wipe has been fixed that could prevent some Team members from starting a connection
  • General Improvements:
  • You will now be prompted to move VPN Tracker to the Applications folder when it is started from your Downloads folder or another protected location
  • Locked Connections: VPN Tracker now tells you, if a connection is locked and no unlock password has been set
  • OpenVPN: TLS-Auth/TLS-Crypt key files are now correctly exported with connections
  • UI: Fixed a problem that could cause traffic stats to show incorrect data transfers and stop updating
  • Backend Components: Several smaller but potentially critical issues have been fixed
  • Fixed a process communication issue that could cause the UI to become unresponsive
  • Improved logging of system socket errors
  • Fixed sporadic application crashes on 10.9/10.10 systems
  • Fixed a crash under 10.9 caused by a memory corruption problem in the system standard libraries
  • Fixed splash screen transparency for older macOS versions
  • Updated splash screen position

New in VPN Tracker 36519.6.5 (Mar 1, 2020)

  • Updated splash screen
  • You can now hover over the Connection Safe status indicators to learn more
  • An issue that could prevent new customers from starting a demo has been fixed
  • Improved on-boarding for new customers
  • An issue with Team-locked / Remote Connection Wipe has been resolved note you may need to re-export affected connections)

New in VPN Tracker 36519.6.4 (Feb 5, 2020)

  • This update improves compatibility with certain OpenVPN configurations and networking environments:
  • OpenVPN: Ignore if packets get dropped because they were too large for the local modem/router
  • OpenVPN: Ignore uncritical system errors when receiving network data
  • OpenVPN: Resolved remote network unreachable issue for connections with no compression support
  • OpenVPN: Improved behavior in case network congestion prevents VPN Tracker from sending out packets
  • All Protocols: Fixed an issue that prevented connections from starting automatically when the app is launched

New in VPN Tracker 36519.6.3 (Jan 29, 2020)

  • Improvements:
  • OpenVPN: Support for LZ4 compression
  • OpenVPN: Filter Windows-style line breaks from configuration files where not appropriate
  • OpenVPN: Fixed an out of memory error
  • OpenVPN: Added support for server controlled compression
  • Added a workaround for an issue that limited the maximum amount of remote networks
  • Fixed a critical L2TP backend issue if no gateway address was found
  • Improved OpenVPN error reporting
  • Fixed a couple of smaller UI glitches
  • Resolved 10.9 compatibility issue
  • Stability Improvements

New in VPN Tracker 36519.6.2 (Dec 23, 2019)

  • Improvements:
  • Redesigned onboarding workflow for new customers
  • Stability improvements

New in VPN Tracker 36519.6.1 (Nov 28, 2019)

  • Improvements:
  • IPsec: Fixed a NAT-T error that resulted in a fallback to an older NAT-T draft version.
  • OpenVPN & SonicWALL SSL: Improved certificate validation and error reporting.
  • SonicWALL SSL: Fixed connection timeout not being enforced.
  • OpenVPN: Improved speed and stability for TCP-based connections.
  • Fixed a problem in the scanner that could cause the UI to lock up.
  • Fixed a possible application crash when creating a TSR.

New in VPN Tracker 36519.6.0 (Nov 11, 2019)

  • IMPROVED Full macOS Catalina Support:
  • VPN Tracker 365 now has full support for all VPN protocols under macOS Catalina. This release adds:
  • SonicWALL SSL VPN
  • L2TP VPN
  • PPTP VPN
  • NEW Synology VPN Support:
  • This update adds support for Synology NAS OpenVPN setups.
  • Additional Improvements:
  • IPSec: An XAUTH authentication issue has been fixed
  • Improved VPN engine installation
  • A new option to toggle the visibility of protocol badges in the View menu
  • The Connection Checker status now displays the last time a location was tested
  • OpenVPN: Support for multiple CAs in .ovpn configuration files
  • SonicWALL SSL connections will now show your IP address in the status view
  • PPTP VPN: Improved connection stability for certain networking environments

New in VPN Tracker 36519.5.2 (Oct 23, 2019)

  • Improvements:
  • VPN protocols that are not yet supported under macOS Catalina now display a message and link to our beta update page.
  • Note for Catalina users:
  • We are working on an update to restore all protocols. Download the beta to give it a try.

New in VPN Tracker 36519.6.0 Beta (Oct 22, 2019)

  • Improvements:
  • Support for L2TP VPN under macOS Catalina
  • An issue with certain SonicWALL SSL configurations has been fixed
  • Known issues:
  • SonicWALL SSL VPN configurations may exhibit occasional packet drops
  • PPTP protocols are currently not supported under macOS Catalina

New in VPN Tracker 36519.5.1 (Oct 22, 2019)

  • Improvements:
  • An XAUTH authentication issue has been fixed
  • Improved VPN engine installation

New in VPN Tracker 36519.4.2 (Aug 14, 2019)

  • Improvements:
  • Fixed an issue with the network scanner.
  • An issue connecting to World Connect Magic VPN destinations has been fixed.

New in VPN Tracker 36519.4.1 (Jul 18, 2019)

  • Improvements:
  • Support for OpenVPN Config Push Continuation added.
  • Connection timeout for OpenVPN connection fixed.
  • VPN Tracker will now ignore errors in OpenVPN configuration files, if they will not affect the connection
  • Re-sending of OpenVPN push requests added in case VPN Tracker was too fast (solves connection issues with pfSense and others)
  • Fixed an issue with IKE resending during Phase 1 rekeying with Mode Config but without XAUTH.
  • Fixed an issue with IKE resending during Phase 2 rekeying if acting as a responder.
  • Fixed an issue with IKE resending while waiting for the pre-shared key.
  • The IKE resend limit is now actively enforced.
  • Improved resending behavior for very poor network links.

New in VPN Tracker 36519.3.1 (Jun 28, 2019)

  • Fixes:
  • An issue loading VPN Tracker's Engine on older macOS versions 10.12 and earlier has been fixed.
  • TCP/IP header compression for L2TP is now optional, for improved compatibility with certain gateways

New in VPN Tracker 36519.3.0 (May 2, 2019)

  • Improvements:
  • Improved SonicWALL SSL compatibility for SonicWALL SMA gateways
  • VPN Tracker 365's VPN Engine now supports enhanced security, as required by macOS 10.14.5.
  • Improved TSR generation for SonicWALL SSL / L2TP / PPTP.
  • Fixed a couple of UI glitches in the certificate selection dialog under 10.9/10.10.
  • SonicWALL SSL connection establishment time was reduced by up to the factor 3.
  • Certificate selection UI dialog has been reworked.
  • OpenVPN support for TLS based connections without a client certificate.

New in VPN Tracker 36519.2.0 (Apr 11, 2019)

  • Features:
  • Full SonicWALL SSL VPN support
  • Use custom ports
  • Optional certificate-authentication support
  • Compatible with connections designed for MobileConnect and NetExtender VPN clients
  • Use alongside your IPsec, L2TP, OpenVPN or PPTP connections
  • Automatic network and DNS configuration
  • Other improvements:
  • VPN Tracker 365 now shows traffic stats and graphs for L2TP, PPTP and OpenVPN connections.
  • Fixed a crash when importing OpenVPN connection files.
  • Improved Connection Safe sync handling recovery dialog.
  • Stability improvements

New in VPN Tracker 36519.1.0 (Mar 7, 2019)

  • Usability Improvements:
  • Added menu entry to permanently remove connection lock (unless locked by export).
  • Added menu entry to reset network conflict resolution handling of a single connection.
  • Also available in context menu of connections.
  • Removed empty remote network in scanner network selection for L2TP connections.
  • Added reset for location-based traffic options under Preferences > Networks.
  • Improved connection lock icon display in edit mode.
  • Other Improvements:
  • Fixed connection lock icon display for temporary unlocked connections.
  • Fixed a connection problem with L2TP gateways not pushing any remote network.
  • Fixed a crash when using World Connect connections.
  • Fixed an error when updating from previous beta versions.
  • Fixed a problem with background components not quitting properly.
  • Added dark mode support to license window.
  • An issue exporting connections with an unlock password has been fixed.

New in VPN Tracker 36519.0.0 (Feb 19, 2019)

  • Improvements:
  • Logging improvements for all VPN protocols.
  • A few minor UI issues have been fixed.
  • Added safeguards to prevent that sending certain kind of network traffic over VPN causes an internal system failure (kernel panic).

New in VPN Tracker 36518.4.1 (Feb 1, 2019)

  • NEW Support for Securepoint NextGen UTM-Firewall Gateways:
  • VPN Tracker 365 now supports Securepoint Firewalls. These robust devices are easy to configure and are a great all-in-one security option.
  • Improved SonicWALL Connections:
  • When using Simple Client Provisioning, VPN Tracker 365 now supports SHA-256, SHA-384, and SHA-512 hashing algorithms
  • In addition to AES-128 and AES-256 encryption, you can also choose AES-192 encryption when using Simple Client Provisioning.
  • Device & Protocol Improvements:
  • Watchguard profiles now offer SHA2 authentication.
  • Improved importing of OpenVPN keys.
  • OpenVPN connections with encrypted PEM keys can be imported.
  • OpenVPN connections with PKCS#12 certificates can be imported.
  • OpenVPN connections re-prompt for user authentication if user authentication failed on last connection attempt.
  • Unsupported DHCP-flag for the OpenVPN route-gateway setting is ignored on import.
  • L2TP/PPTP connection attempts are now 3x more robust.
  • Incorrect DNS settings can no longer cause OpenVPN connections to fail establishing.
  • Usability Improvements:
  • Search by gateway address or notes in the connection list.
  • Network scanner allows scanning the local network in case of a network conflict.
  • Improved Certificate selection view now also shows the expiration date.
  • New World Connect Destinations: Italy (Milan), Hong Kong and the Philippines (Manila).
  • Other Improvements:
  • Traffic statistics are always correctly reset before an OpenVPN connection is re-established.
  • World Connect destination updates are now more reliable.
  • Performance improvements when configuring interfaces and disconnecting.
  • Beta releases continue to offer Nightly builds if chosen in the preferences.
  • Host to Everywhere connections cannot conflict with an already stopped connection anymore.
  • Routes are set much faster, which means certain connections with many networks will be up much faster.
  • Network collision dialog automatically cancels when you change networks.
  • A crash that could occur when importing VPN Shortcuts as a copy has been fixed.

New in VPN Tracker 36518.4.0 (Feb 1, 2019)

  • NEW VPN Tracker Engine 18.4 – Improved connectivity over poor internet connections:
  • The new VPN Tracker engine 18.4 will now automatically detect and adjust for poor internet connections. This means your VPN will connect more reliably, even if you’re on a spotty wifi connection.
  • VPN Tracker Engine 18.4:
  • Detects and adjusts for poor internet connections (e.g. Hotel or trade show wifi, on planes etc.)
  • Connects up to 4x more reliably
  • Works automatically, no manual configuration required
  • NEW Automatic Network Conflict-Resolution:
  • VPN Tracker now automatically detects and solves typcial networking conflicts:
  • In cases where a poorly configured local network overlaps with your VPN networks, VPN Tracker automatically prioritizes VPN traffic
  • If your local and VPN networks are identical, VPN Tracker will prompt you accordingly
  • Note: Your connection's Traffic Control setting always takes precedence.
  • This new feature, along with VPN Tracker Engine 18.4, will address many common connection issues you may encounter on the road.
  • Other Improvements:
  • Running connections are correctly restored on next application launch.
  • Importing connections created with the Fritzbox Wizard now works correctly again.
  • Improved memory efficiency for OpenVPN connections.
  • OpenVPN connection stability has been improved.
  • An issue where split-DNS wasn't working correctly on first connect has been resolved.
  • L2TP pre-shared keys can be edited correctly again.

New in VPN Tracker 36518.3.0 (Feb 1, 2019)

  • NEW Dark Mode support for macOS Mojave 10.14:
  • An attractive new dark UI for macOS Mojave. Activate Dark Mode under System Preferences > General > Appearance.
  • NEW New Export options for Connection Safe:
  • New export options let you automatically add a connection to a user's Connection Safe or prevent it from being added.
  • NEW DD-WRT Support:
  • VPN Tracker 365 now offers support for routers running DD-WRT with OpenVPN support. A Configuration Guide is also available to help you get started.
  • OpenVPN improvements:
  • Host to Everywhere support for OpenVPN connections.
  • Solves an issue where OpenVPN connections would not work after after connecting.
  • Advanced settings offer more configuration options for SonicWALL and OpenVPN devices.
  • macOS Mojave improvements:
  • UI improvements for macOS Mojave.
  • Alternative vendor logos for macOS Mojave Dark Mode.
  • Switching to Dark Mode while VPN Tracker is running now works more reliably.
  • UI sheets are now correctly attached to the top of window in macOS Mojave.
  • An issue with VPN Shortcuts and automatically opening at login has been fixed.
  • Other improvements:
  • AWS setup now correctly supports multiple users sharing a single public IP address.
  • When searching for a connection, it will now be shown, even if the group is hidden.
  • An issue with Cisco failover support has been fixed.
  • Nightly and Beta releases will now be indicated with an additional window badge
  • Advanced settings offer more configuration options for SonicWALL devices.
  • An application crash while creating a TSR has been fixed.
  • Security improvements

New in VPN Tracker 36518.2.1 Nightly (Aug 31, 2018)

  • Improved OpenVPN with TLS-Auth support:
  • VPN Tracker 365 now supports TLS-Authentication, for improved security hardening. Simply re-import your .ovpn connection file to apply the TLS-auth options, additional settings will be added in a later beta.
  • Other improvements:
  • A sign-in issue that could cause your plan to not be recognized has been fixed.

New in VPN Tracker 36518.0.2 (Aug 9, 2018)

  • Fixed an issue that could cause the topology setting to be hidden for L2TP & PPTP connections
  • Simulating a Host to Network connection over a Host to Everywhere tunnel is possible again
  • A single phase 2 tunnel can be used for multiple remote networks again
  • Some device profiles have been tweaked to allow more options

New in VPN Tracker 36518.2.0 Beta (Aug 8, 2018)

  • NEW OpenVPN Support:
  • Introducing OpenVPN Support in VPN Tracker! Our team has built an all new VPN engine that now also supports OpenVPN connections. Learn more on our OpenVPN page…
  • Features:
  • Support for high-performance OpenVPN connections
  • Import existing .ovpn connection files for zero-config setup!
  • Automatic provisioning with Push/Pull support
  • Key and certificate-based authentication
  • New Device Profiles:
  • Netgear Nighthawk
  • Sophos XG
  • Other Improvements for all Protocols:
  • Improved connection compatibility with certain ISPs
  • UI glitches in the status view have been fixed
  • VPN Shortcuts correctly stay at the saved list position
  • Performance and stability improvements
  • Known Issues under macOS Mojave:
  • Connection group headers are not displayed correctly
  • Connection on/off switches are displayed incorrectly while scrolling

New in VPN Tracker 36518.1.1 Beta (Jun 6, 2018)

  • BETA Improved support for macOS Mojave:
  • A crash on launch under macOS Mojave has been fixed
  • Known Issues under macOS Mojave:
  • L2TP and PPTP connections are not yet supported
  • Connection group headers are not displayed correctly
  • Connection on/off switches are displayed incorrectly while scrolling

New in VPN Tracker 36518.0.3 (Apr 16, 2018)

  • Streamlined VPN engine
  • Improved connection compatibility with certain ISPs
  • UI glitches in the status view have been fixed
  • Performance and stability improvements

New in VPN Tracker 36518.0.0 (Mar 9, 2018)

  • NEW Support for Juniper SRX gateways:
  • VPN Tracker 365 now supports Juniper SRX-Series gateways: Configure highly-secure VPN tunnels for multiple users with Juniper Next-Generation Firewalls.
  • Improved:
  • VPN Shortcuts now support the latest version of Microsoft Remote Desktop
  • Improved re-connecting to your VPN when waking your Mac
  • Connection Safe performance improvements when fetching a large number of connections
  • Improvements to the Secure Kernel Extension authorization workflow

New in VPN Tracker 36517.1.10 (Dec 12, 2017)

  • Improved wording in certain error messages and hints.

New in VPN Tracker 36517.1.9 (Nov 17, 2017)

  • Auto-connecting to VPN on launch has been fixed
  • Improved TSR logging on 10.12 systems
  • A crash that could occur with certain system configurations has been fixed

New in VPN Tracker 36517.1.6 (Oct 17, 2017)

  • Improvements for macOS High Sierra.
  • An issue exporting connections has been fixed.

New in VPN Tracker 36517.1.5 (Oct 6, 2017)

  • Improved robustness when your internet connection is offline.
  • Resolved an issue when computer wakes up from a very long sleep.

New in VPN Tracker 36517.1.3 (Jul 22, 2017)

  • UBIQUITI UNIFI SUPPORT:
  • You can now connect to Ubiquiti UniFI Security Gateways. VPN Tracker has full support and a detailed configuration guide for the latest UniFI products.
  • SUPPORT FOR OVER 25 NEW VPN GATEWAYS:
  • D-Link:
  • DSR-1000AC
  • DSR-250N
  • FortiNet:
  • FortiGate 30-50 Series
  • FortiGate 60-90 Series
  • FortGate 100-200 Series
  • FortiGate 300-500 Series
  • FortiGate 600-900 Series
  • FortiGate 1000 Series
  • FortiGate 3000 Series
  • FortiGate 5000 Series
  • FortiOS 5.x and newer
  • NETGEAR:
  • UTM 9S/UTM 25S
  • UTM 50/100
  • Watchguard:
  • XTM Series
  • Firebox M-Series
  • Firebox T-Series
  • ZyXEL:
  • USG60W
  • USG60
  • USG40W
  • USG40
  • USG310
  • USG210
  • USG110
  • USG1900
  • USG1100
  • ZyWALL 110
  • ZyWALL 310
  • ZyWALL 1100

New in VPN Tracker 36517.1.2 (Jul 6, 2017)

  • SonicWALL SCP now works more reliably with all client certificates.
  • Connection Safe improvements.

New in VPN Tracker 36517.1.1 (Jun 24, 2017)

  • This update fixes a crash on macOS 10.9 and a rare crash for users with Apple VPN connections.
  • Exporting connections that are stored in the Connection Safe now works as expected.
  • Quitting VPN Tracker is now faster and more reliable.

New in VPN Tracker 36517.1.0 (Jun 20, 2017)

  • Introducing: VPN Tracker Connection Safe.
  • Connection Safe is highly-secure, encrypted storage and sync for your VPN connections:
  • Security: Connection Safe adds an additional level of security to your connections: all sensitive details are encrypted with a highly-secure key.
  • Backup: Lost or broken Mac? Connection Safe has a secure backup of your connections. Sign in and you're ready to go.
  • Sync: iMac at home and MacBook for the road? Connection Safe keeps your connections synced across all your Macs - securely and effortlessly.

New in VPN Tracker 36517.0.6 (May 12, 2017)

  • This update fixes issues with DHCP on SonicWALL connections as well as an issue with Mode Config connections.
  • We've fixed an issue that could prevent new members from accessing a Team-locked connection.
  • An issue that could prevent XAuth login details from being stored in your keychain has been fixed.

New in VPN Tracker 36517.0.5 (May 12, 2017)

  • This update fixes a crash that could occur when switching between connection profiles

New in VPN Tracker 36517.0.4 (May 12, 2017)

  • This updates addresses a connection issue with L2TP/PPTP that could cause a crash in the backend components.
  • We've made VPN Tracker more robust, so it can't be affected by my.vpntracker.com issues

New in VPN Tracker 36517.0.3 (Mar 11, 2017)

  • Improvements:
  • A connection issue with some Cisco gateways has been addressed.

New in VPN Tracker 36517.0.2 (Feb 22, 2017)

  • SonicWALL: Now supports SHA-2 and DH-Group 14-18 encryption options.
  • AVM: Connections created with the VPN Tracker setup tool can be imported correctly.
  • Improved feedback for connections issues with SonicWALL VPNs that run into DHCP errors.
  • An issue that could prevent VPN Tracker from automatically refreshing your plan has been fixed.
  • An errant line in the connection list has been fixed.

New in VPN Tracker 36517.0.1 (Jan 30, 2017)

  • NEW: TP-Link SafeStream Support:
  • VPN Tracker now supports TP-Link SafeStream routers:
  • The new TP-Link connection profile uses the highest security standards while maximizing performance.
  • Improvements:
  • We've redesigned the new Connection window, so it's easier to find your device manufacturer
  • Improved import of system L2TP and PPTP connections
  • An issue with accessing Keychain entries has been resolved
  • Keychain entries from earlier versions are now migrated more reliably
  • An issue opening SecureDrop downloads has been fixed

New in VPN Tracker 36517.0.0 (Nov 11, 2016)

  • L2TP PREVIEW:
  • VPN Tracker 365 now supports L2TP VPN connections. In this pre-release version, we support the following configuration options:
  • Pre-shared key-based L2TP connections
  • Username password authentication
  • Group identifiers
  • Currently not supported, but planned for the final release:
  • Custom DNS settings
  • Custom routes
  • Certificate-based authentication
  • Automatically import connections configured under System Preferences
  • Ready-made profiles for popular devices that support L2TP

New in VPN Tracker 36516.4.6 (Oct 21, 2016)

  • Improvements:
  • App startup time has been optimized.
  • Fixed issues:
  • Certain AppleScript shortcuts were not being executed correctly.
  • The Update available badge is now shown correctly again.

New in VPN Tracker 36516.4.5 (Oct 18, 2016)

  • Introducing VPN Tracker Early Access: VPN admins and experienced users can now turn on beta or nightly updates in Preferences, and try out the latest new features, fixes and improvements.
  • An XAUTH issue with WatchGuard connections has been fixed
  • An issue that could cause VPN Tracker to prompt for user login details after updating to macOS Sierra has been fixed

New in VPN Tracker 36516.4.5 (Oct 13, 2016)

  • Introducing VPN Tracker Early Access: VPN admins and experienced users can now turn on beta or nightly updates in Preferences, and try out the latest new features, fixes and improvements.
  • An XAUTH issue with WatchGuard connections has been fixed
  • An issue that could cause VPN Tracker to prompt for user login details after updating to macOS Sierra has been fixed

New in VPN Tracker 36516.4.4 (Oct 6, 2016)

  • Connections to Fortinet devices no longer repeatedly ask for your user login
  • Performance improvements for users with large numbers of connections
  • Fixed a crash that was occurring on some Macs

New in VPN Tracker 36516.4.3 (Sep 29, 2016)

  • Issues with user logins (XAUTH) have been fixed
  • An issue with updating VPN Tracker’s back end components has been fixed
  • Fixes a problem that could cause certain options for Cisco connections to be hidden while configuring a new connection
  • Improvements for PPTP-VPN connections

New in VPN Tracker 36516.4.2 (Sep 23, 2016)

  • VPN Tracker 365 is fully compatible with macOS Sierra:
  • Optimized for the all-new version of macOS
  • NEW: PPTP VPN Support:
  • Connect to PPTP VPNs directly from within VPN Tracker 365.
  • PPTP VPN with support for password and certificate-based authentication
  • Import your existing OS X PPTP VPN connections
  • Other Improvements:
  • More renewal options — visit http://my.vpntracker.com/renewals for details
  • Reliability improvements for VPN Tracker components

New in VPN Tracker 36516.3.4 (Aug 5, 2016)

  • NEW: Support for Amazon AWS Virtual Private Cloud VPN:
  • VPN Tracker now offers a Quick Setup and Configuration Guide for Amazon VPC. Easily create your own EC2-based VPN server and access your AWS VPC securely.
  • Other improvements:
  • Improved reliability when switching between World Connect destinations
  • A login issue has been fixedHave a productive day with VPN Tracker

New in VPN Tracker 36516.3.3 (Jul 22, 2016)

  • Fixed an issue when changing from IPv4 to IPv6 on reconnect
  • Minor UI fix regarding the notes tab
  • Further improvements for wake from sleep

New in VPN Tracker 36516.3.2 (Jul 6, 2016)

  • NEW: Support for the latest Cisco RV 3xx gateways
  • VPN Tracker World Connect now works more reliably alongside your company VPN connections
  • Connection setup hints are displayed correctly again

New in VPN Tracker 36516.3.1 (Jun 23, 2016)

  • An issue when using a VPN Tracker World Connect connection along with Company VPN connections has been fixed
  • We've fixed an issue that could occur when opening the Accounting or Scanner tab
  • We've further improved the automatic reconnect when waking your Mac
  • We've fixed a few UI issues that could occur when resizing the VPN Tracker window
  • An issue when scrolling through the connection list under Mac OS X 10.9 has been fixed

New in VPN Tracker 36516.3.0 (Jun 10, 2016)

  • Introducing VPN Tracker World Connect: Protect your internet connection around the world.

New in VPN Tracker 36516.2.2 (May 19, 2016)

  • Fixed: In certain circumstances Accounting data was discarded with the last update. If you ran into this problem, please see our FAQ on how to retrieve that data from the internal backup. We apologize for the inconvenience.
  • Fixed: The VPN connection test can now be accessed directly from the connection hints
  • Fixed: We’ve removed a potential crash

New in VPN Tracker 36516.2.1 (May 11, 2016)

  • This update improves VPN reconnection reliability and includes important security updates:
  • Reconnecting to a VPN after waking your Mac or changing your network environment works more reliably
  • An issue that could cause VPN Tracker to forget your login has been fixed
  • Updates for several security components
  • An issue that could incorrectly lead to Pro features being hidden has been addressed

New in VPN Tracker 36516.2.0 (May 11, 2016)

  • NEW: Remote Connection Wipe is now available with all VPN Tracker 365 plans
  • IMPROVED: New events engine — improves reliability of events such as reconnect on wake, locations change and other automatic actions
  • Other Improvements:
  • Security enhancements
  • An issue that could cause upgrades to take longer than necessary has been fixed
  • We have added a new Configuration Guide for Custom Devices
  • VPN Shortcuts will now be closed more reliably when you end a VPN connection
  • VPN Tracker 365 now has a shiny new version number

New in VPN Tracker 9.1.2 (Apr 7, 2016)

  • Fixes a problem with user credentials.

New in VPN Tracker 9.1.1 (Mar 15, 2016)

  • Update 9.1.1 addresses an issue with creating connections in version 9.1.
  • NEW Remote Connection Wipe:
  • Take control of your team's VPN connections: If a Mac ever gets lost or stolen, you can remotely wipe a connection from a team member's computer.
  • Activate Remote Connection Wipe for a connection during export to restrict that connection to team members and enable Remote Connection Wipe. For more details, visit my.vpntracker.com.
  • Note: Remote Connection Wipe requires VPN Tracker 365 VIP and the latest version of the VPN Tracker 365 app.
  • NEW Team Management: Groups:
  • If you have a large team, you can now sort team members into Groups under my.vpntracker.com.
  • Other improvements:
  • Security improvements
  • Improved update mechanism
  • Updated VPN profiles

New in VPN Tracker 9.1.0 (Mar 14, 2016)

  • NEW Remote Connection Wipe
  • Take control of your team's VPN connections: If a Mac ever gets lost or stolen, you can remotely wipe a connection from a team member's computer.
  • Activate Remote Connection Wipe for a connection during export to restrict that connection to team members and enable Remote Connection Wipe. For more details, visit my.vpntracker.com.
  • Note: Remote Connection Wipe requires VPN Tracker 365 VIP and the latest version of the VPN Tracker 365 app.
  • NEW Team Management: Groups
  • If you have a large team, you can now sort team members into Groups under my.vpntracker.com.
  • Other improvements:
  • Security improvements
  • Improved update mechanism
  • Updated VPN profiles
  • Have a productive day with VPN Tracker,
  • Your equinux VPN Tracker Team

New in VPN Tracker 9.0.5 (Jan 15, 2016)

  • Improvements:
  • Improved the Secure Drop key handling
  • Addresses an issue that could occur when ending a connection
  • NEW: Team Management CSV import: You can now batch-import a csv list to roll out VPN Tracker at my.vpntracker.com

New in VPN Tracker 9.0.4 (Nov 18, 2015)

  • We've improved VPN Tracker 365:
  • Smarter suggestions: VPN Tracker now tells you which solutions to try, depending on whether you're setting up a connection the first time, or whether it's a previously working connection.
  • VIP support: VIP customers can now contact VIP support for priority service.
  • Other improvements:
  • Secure Desktop: Minor improvements
  • A UI glitch under OS X Yosemite has been fixed
  • New connections notes will now show up right away
  • An issue exporting a connection with a stored pre-shared key has been fixed
  • Improved support for OS X L2TP connections

New in VPN Tracker 9.0.3 (Oct 21, 2015)

  • The search box is now shown again
  • An issue with Pre-Shared keys in exported connections has been fixed
  • We've improved the stability of the Network Scanner

New in VPN Tracker 9.0.2 (Oct 16, 2015)

  • An issue that could prevent a connected VPN from working correctly has been fixed.
  • Accounting information is now migrated over from version 8.
  • An issue that could prevent Pro users from accessing Accounting has been fixed
  • Technical Support Reports have been improved
  • Team Management is now open for everyone. Visit my.vpntracker.com for more information.

New in VPN Tracker 9.0.1 (Oct 9, 2015)

  • An issue connecting after reboots or waking your system from sleep has been fixed
  • Status view UI improvements
  • VPN connection test improvements
  • Improved reliability under 10.11.1

New in VPN Tracker 9.0.0 (Sep 30, 2015)

  • New in VPN Tracker 365:
  • Secure Drop
  • Remote Connection Lock
  • Optimized for OS X El Capitan
  • Highest Security Standards
  • Secure Desktop - Your VPN Cockpit
  • Get Connected Wherever You Are
  • Export and Deploy

New in VPN Tracker 9.0.0 Beta 9 (Sep 24, 2015)

  • Improved Keychain migration reliability for users with lots of connections
  • Seamless auto-update is now disabled by default for non-admin users
  • If you've purchased an Early Bird license - thank you! It'll now be used with the beta (this will not effect your plan's duration).
  • First test of the new update system. Please let us know if you run into any issues.

New in VPN Tracker 9.0.0 Beta 8 (Sep 18, 2015)

  • Improved Keychain migration reliability for users with lots of connections
  • Seamless auto-update is now disabled by default for non-admin users
  • If you've purchased an Early Bird license - thank you! It'll now be used with the beta (this will not effect your plan's duration).
  • First test of the new update system. Please let us know if you run into any issues.

New in VPN Tracker 9.0.0 Beta 7 (Sep 15, 2015)

  • Overhauled the VPN Tracker updater for a better overall update experience
  • Migrating VPN Tracker 4-8 connections has been improved
  • Improved support for El Capitan 10.11 GM
  • Several under-the-hood improvements

New in VPN Tracker 9.0.0 Beta 6 (Sep 1, 2015)

  • New features in beta 6:
  • SecureDrop security and usability improvements
  • Export a connection for VPN Tracker 365, with new restrictions
  • A UI issue after migrating from earlier versions has been fixed
  • The beta badge no longer overlaps with the locked connection icon
  • Several under-the-hood improvements
  • Sign in with your equinux ID:
  • You'll need to sign in with a free equinux ID to use the latest VPN Tracker 365 Beta. If you don't already have an equinux ID, create your free account today.
  • Introducing Secure Drop Beta:
  • Share files securely with co-workers using Secure Drop. Simply drop a file and share a link - VPN Tracker 365 will make sure your file is encrypted and can only be downloaded by other users using the same VPN connection.

New in VPN Tracker 9.0.0 Beta 5 (Aug 18, 2015)

  • equinux ID login
  • SecureDrop: Set a custom SecureDrop key to encrypt your files
  • SecureDrop: Improved error handling and batch upload support

New in VPN Tracker 9.0.0 Beta 4 (Aug 3, 2015)

  • Various SecureDrop improvements
  • Includes latest OpenSSL security fixes
  • Adaptions to 10.11 El Capitan Beta 5

New in VPN Tracker 9.0.0 Beta 3 (Jul 29, 2015)

  • Improved look connection list with new progress animation
  • Window behavior has been streamlined for OS X El Capitan
  • Now fully compatible with OS El Capitan Public Beta
  • Preview feature: Secure Drop

New in VPN Tracker 8.1.4 (Jul 27, 2015)

  • Improved the online store checkout
  • Improved log messages for certain errors

New in VPN Tracker 9.0.0 Beta 2 (Jul 14, 2015)

  • New features:
  • Compatibility improvements for OS X 10.11 El Capitan Beta 2
  • Various layouting issues have been fixed
  • Added app diagostic in order to improve the user experience

New in VPN Tracker 8.1.3 (Jun 24, 2015)

  • Improves compatibility with OS X 10.10.4 (mDNSResponder vs. discoveryd)
  • Rare inline activation and store problems have been resolved

New in VPN Tracker 9.0.0 Beta 1 (Jun 19, 2015)

  • OS X 10.11 El Capitan support

New in VPN Tracker 8.1.2 (May 5, 2015)

  • Fixes a problem with One-Time-Tokens used with Cisco XAUTH
  • Improvements for devices which support NAT-D Draft 8

New in VPN Tracker 8.1.1 (Mar 23, 2015)

  • Improve compatibility with certain VPN gateway Mode Config implementations.
  • Improved usability when editing existing connections.
  • Various bug fixes and small improvements.

New in VPN Tracker 8.1.0 (Jan 16, 2015)

  • Improve compatibility with certain VPN gateway Mode Config implementations.
  • Added a device profile for AVM FRITZ!Box devices running FRITZ!OS 6.05 or newer. It is now possible to use VPN Tracker with VPN users configured through the FRITZ!Box web interface.
  • Changed the available proposals in several device profiles to encourage choosing more secure settings.
  • Improved usability when adding a new connection.

New in VPN Tracker 8.0.1 (Oct 31, 2014)

  • Improved initial setup
  • Fixed a bug when exporting for VPN Tracker 6
  • VPN Tracker no longer unexpectedly terminates if the Helvetica font has been deleted from an OS X 10.9 system
  • Fixed edge cases when deleting the last remaining Secure Desktop
  • Improved artwork
  • Additional Bugfixes

New in VPN Tracker 8.0.0 (Oct 28, 2014)

  • New Look on OS X 10.10 Yosemite:

  • VPN Tracker 8 takes advantage of OS X Yosemite, with a fresh new design that incorporates Yosemite's translucency effects.
  • Improved Status View:

  • The new Status View clearly reflects what VPN Tracker is doing at each step. It even displays the most current log message right at the top, and takes you to the log if necessary. The Status View now has additional actions such as finding your Mac%u2019s IP address and taking you straight to your Mac%u2019s network settings.
  • Traffic Control:

  • VPN Tracker 8 gives you even more control over your VPN. Don%u2019t want to send traffic to certain IP address or subnets over VPN? Simply exclude them! Have a Host to Everywhere VPN but only need to some addresses over VPN? Tell VPN Tracker to only send traffic to those IPs over VPN. And even if you%u2019re stuck in a situation where the local network uses the same subnet as the remote network there%u2019s a solution...
  • Force Traffic for the Local Subnet through VPN:
  • 
If you end up in a situation where the local network is the same as the remote network of your VPN, VPN Tracker 8 can try to help you out by forcing non-essential local network traffic over the VPN.
  • VPN Engine Updated for OS X Yosemite:

  • VPN Tracker%u2019s engine has been updated to work smoothly with the changes in OS X Yosemite.
  • Lower Energy Usage:

  • Use your VPN all day long, even on battery power. VPN Tracker 8 uses significantly less energy than previous versions of VPN Tracker.
  • Streamlined Help and Log:

  • VPN Tracker has always been well-known for its unrivaled ease of use. For VPN Tracker 8, we%u2019ve made it even easier to find just the information you need to quickly resolve common configuration errors.
  • Quick Install:

  • Individual VPN Tracker users can now install VPN Tracker more quickly, without having to go through the steps of an installer.
  • Enterprise Installer:
  • 
If you are deploying VPN Tracker in your organization, VPN Tracker 8 also ships as an enterprise installer that easily integrates with popular software rollout solutions.

New in VPN Tracker 8.0.0 Beta 7 (Sep 18, 2014)

  • Traffic Control can now also be configured by specifying the addresses to be included in the VPN.
  • Added missing bits & pieces to the Status tab.
  • Simplified initial installation and new installer package for enterprise rollout

New in VPN Tracker 8.0.0 Beta 6 (Sep 3, 2014)

  • This beta update fixes a few bugs and includes other minor improvements.

New in VPN Tracker 8.0.0 Beta 5 (Sep 3, 2014)

  • The Scanner and Accounting views have an updated look for Yosemite
  • The Log has moved next to the Configure button

New in VPN Tracker 7.1.1 (Sep 2, 2014)

  • This update includes minor bug fixes.

New in VPN Tracker 8.0.0 Beta 4 (Aug 14, 2014)

  • The Configuration view has a new look for Yosemite
  • The traffic graph animation is much smoother
  • Actions are now available by clicking items on the Status tab
  • Brand new icons in the Network Scanner
  • Tweaked the icons in the sidebar
  • We've fixed a few display issues in OS X Yosemite Developer Preview 5
  • Removed loads of old-school user interface elements

New in VPN Tracker 8.0.0 Beta 3 (Aug 14, 2014)

  • All new design for the status view
  • A shiny new status view animation
  • A brand new look for tabs
  • Improved DNS handling
  • We've started working on the configuration view (expect to see more changes here in later betas)

New in VPN Tracker 8.0.0 Beta 1 (Jul 23, 2014)

  • Traffic Control: VPN Tracker can now connect in most situations where the local network overlaps with the VPN's remote network(s). You can also exempt hosts and networks from VPN. (Advanced > Traffic Control)
  • Energy usage: VPN Tracker now uses significantly less energy.

New in VPN Tracker 7.1.0 (Jun 2, 2014)

  • Added support for Linksys LRT214 and LRT224 Gigabit VPN routers.
  • The sidebar can no longer disappear unintentionally.
  • Fixed an issue calculating VPN Tracker's window size that could cause the application to terminate unexpectedly.
  • Improved display of OS X L2TP and PPTP connections for users who do not yet have an IPsec VPN set up.

New in VPN Tracker 7.0.6 (Dec 19, 2013)

  • Added support for the new version of Microsoft Remote Desktop in Secure Desktop and Network Scanner.
  • The "Disconnect Servers in this VPN" action is now faster and more reliable.
  • Fixed an issue that could prevent VPNs from connecting for users with several hundred different VPNs configured in VPN Tracker.
  • VPN Tracker now attempts a full reconnect when encountering certain error messages from the VPN gateway during re-provisioning.
  • Network Scanner reliability improvements.
  • Improved handling of network change events from the system.
  • Adding a printer no longer triggers error messages.
  • Restored informational messages regarding encryption algorithms that were removed by Apple in OS X 10.8 and newer.

New in VPN Tracker 7.0.5 (Oct 10, 2013)

  • Other improvements:
  • Fixed a deadlock that could render VPN Tracker's system components unresponsive. Also added a way to terminate unresponsive system components if necessary.
  • Fixed an issue that could leave the network in an inconsistent state after disconnecting from a Host to Everywhere VPN.
  • Fixed an incorrectly displayed hostname in the Ping tool.
  • Improved hostnames for DHCP over VPN.
  • Important note for IPv6 VPN users:
  • Due to an issue that has not been fixed as of the latest pre-release version of OS X 10.9 (GM), we advise customers with IPv6-based VPNs to defer upgrading to OS X 10.9 Mavericks until this issue has been resolved by Apple. Please contact the equinux technical support team at [email protected] if you need more information.

New in VPN Tracker 7.0.4 (Sep 6, 2013)

  • Fixed an issue that could cause VPN Tracker to crash when the VPN Availability Test is disabled.
  • Additional icons no longer appear in the Dock on OS X 10.9 developer previews.

New in VPN Tracker 7.0.3 (Sep 4, 2013)

  • Added support for vendor aliases in device profiles.
  • Improved log messages when using SonicWALL Simple Client Provisioning.
  • Improved log messages when using a smart card.
  • Tweaked Network Scanner OS detection.
  • Fixed a bug that could cause VPN Tracker to terminate unexpectedly when renaming hosts or services in the Network Scanner.
  • Fixed a rare issue accessing the keychain that could cause VPN Tracker to terminate unexpectedly.
  • Fixed identifier decoding for SonicWALL Simple Client Provisioning when using certificates.
  • Fixed a reprovisioning issue with SonicWALL Simple Client Provisioning if DHCP over VPN was not used and the configuration on the SonicWALL was later modified.
  • Custom icons in the Network Scanner are now applied correctly.
  • Fixed a typo that could cause algorithms to be displayed incorrectly in the connection stats.

New in VPN Tracker 7.0.2 (Sep 4, 2013)

  • The order of connections and Secure Desktops is now preserved when exporting and importing.
  • Fixed a bug when copying Secure Desktops upon import.
  • Improved detection and reconnect speed if the network connection is lost.
  • Fixed Back to My Mac detection.
  • Added support for displaying important notifications.
  • Fixed a rare issue that could lead to VPN Tracker's system components terminating unexpectedly when disconnecting or reconnecting the VPN.

New in VPN Tracker 7.0.1 (Jun 20, 2013)

  • The installer shipping with VPN Tracker for repairing system components now also works for initial installation.
  • Improved creation and searching of Microsoft Remote Desktop files in the Network Scanner.
  • VPN Tracker no longer terminates unexpectedly when accessing the Network Scanner settings with details collapsed.
  • Fixed a rare issue that could cause VPN Tracker to terminate unexpectedly when starting a network scan.
  • Fixed a rare issue that could cause the VPN Tracker system components to hang upon waking the Mac from sleep.
  • Connection icons are now properly updated when replacing a connection with an imported one.
  • Names of OS X L2TP/PPTP connections now update right away when changed in System Preferences.
  • Improved the selection of the default background color for Secure Desktops.

New in VPN Tracker 7.0 (Jun 17, 2013)

  • New Editions:
  • We combined the features of VPN Tracker Personal and Player Edition to create a single streamlined VPN Tracker 7 that works with any VPN setup - including those using strong encryption and multiple remote networks.
  • For power users, consultants and network administrators, VPN Tracker 7 Pro features the brand new Network Scanner, a new Condensed Layout, Accounting, Search, and of course Export and Network-to-Network connections.
  • Network Scanner:
  • Explore your remote network
  • Instantly connect to services
  • Automatic OS detection
  • Custom scan options
  • Accounting:
  • Automatically track your time, get paid for every minute
  • Add task or ject comments
  • Export your accounting data for Numbers, Excel or as a customized CSV file
  • Perfect for Power Users:
  • Condensed layout (View > Use Condensed Layout)
  • Hide dock icon (Preferences > General)
  • Detached log windows (Cmd-L)
  • Search
  • Imved menus and full keyboard access
  • Notification Center support
  • Even Easier to Use:
  • Streamlined UI with separate areas for setup and everyday tasks
  • Connection status at a glance
  • Automatic disconnect of file servers by default
  • Reconnect of VPNs at launch
  • More specific error messages
  • Help for every VPN setting
  • Imved Connectivity:
  • Reverse remote DNS
  • Imved device files for SonicWALL and Cisco
  • XAUTH credentials storage imvements (domain, password prefixes, username only)
  • Imved compatibility with Back to My Mac and OS X VPNs
  • Export & Deployment:
  • More control: Prevent users from saving passwords
  • Installer package for easier deployment
  • Contact information and notes for each connection
  • Imved Secure Desktop:
  • Simplified file server configuration
  • Support for CoRD (http://cord.sf.net)
  • Imved Microsoft Remote Desktop support
  • Additional options for FileMaker
  • Imved Web Browser (URL) item
  • Secure Desktops can be grouped with connections
  • Live icon preview
  • New Tools:
  • New DNS Lookup tool
  • Imved Ping tool
  • Great Looks and Performance:
  • 100% 64 bit
  • Retina Graphics

New in VPN Tracker 6.4.5 (Nov 19, 2012)

  • Added a workaround for an issue in OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion that prevents a remote DNS server from being set for all domains.
  • If you received a pre-release version from our support team, you can safely update to this version. If you modified your remote DNS settings to work around the issue, you should be able to return to your previous remote DNS setup with this version.
  • Fixed a bug that could cause DNS search domains to be ignored with Cisco EasyVPN.
  • Added a workaround for VPN gateways that request RADIUS CHAP authentication but expect to perform plaintext authentication. The workaround is disabled by default and should only be enabled when instructed to do so by our technical support team.

New in VPN Tracker 6.4.4 (Nov 19, 2012)

  • Voucher activation now works reliably under OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion.
  • Added support for importing Cisco VPN Client (.pcf) connection files where settings have been prefixed with an exclamation mark.
  • Added a setting to ignore phase 2 delete payloads in order to prevent a rare rekeying issue with LANCOM devices.

New in VPN Tracker 6.4.3 (Aug 10, 2012)

  • Fixed a bug that could cause a previously provisioned pre-shared key to be used instead of the pre-shared key from the keychain, when you turned off SonicWALL Simple Client Provisioning.
  • Improved Cisco compatibility: VPN Tracker now correctly sends a custom Cisco application version during Mode Config.
  • The removal of Blowfish and CAST-128 in existing connections on OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion no longer requires a restart of VPN Tracker to take effect.
  • Notes for OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion users:
  • There is currently a rare issue with certain configurations (including Host to Everywhere topology VPN connections) that use a remote DNS server for all domains. We're working on this issue with Apple.
  • The Blowfish and CAST-128 encryption algorithms are not available on OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion. These algorithms continue to be available on OS X 10.7 Lion and earlier.

New in VPN Tracker 6.4.2 (Jul 26, 2012)

  • Support for the new Gatekeeper security feature in OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion
  • New device profiles for SonicWALL TZ 105, TZ 205 and TZ 215 gateways
  • Added support for NETGEAR FVS318N
  • You can now open Filemaker 12 items from your Secure Desktop
  • Improved reliability when configuring VPN Tracker to automatically open or connect at login

New in VPN Tracker 6.4.0 (Mar 30, 2012)

  • Added support for importing Cisco VPN Client configuration files (.pcf files) that use group password authentication (File > Import 3rd Party Configuration). Importing files with certificate-based or mutual PSK authentication is not supported.
  • Added a new generic device profile for Cisco EasyVPN capable Cisco VPN gateways. This profile is suitable for all devices that support the Cisco IPsec VPN client and can be used when manually copying the settings from a Cisco VPN Client's configuration.
  • Improved Cisco device profiles to simplify the setup of group password based connections.
  • The log messages for Cisco connections and for remote identifier mismatches have been improved.
  • Added device profile for sipgate VPN.
  • Improved compatibility with developer machines running pre-release versions of OS X.
  • File servers in Secure Desktops can now have paths to folders in addition to paths to specific shares.
  • Setting changes are now saved properly if the modified VPN connection is currently connected.
  • It is no longer a fatal error if the connection is set up to receive DNS settings from the VPN gateway, but the VPN gateway does not send them. Instead, a warning is printed in the log.
  • Fixed a crash that could occur when selecting a connection while a Secure Desktop item was being launched.
  • Fixed resizing issues with the connection list that could occur when the connection details were collapsed.
  • Fixed a visibility issue with the "Cache XAUTH credentials" setting for connections using Hybrid Mode authentication.
  • The "Edit Certificates" menu item in the connection list context menu now does indeed open the certificates window.
  • Word-wrapping has been turned off for the pre-shared key input field, so it should now be unambigous.
  • Fixed a display issue for group headers in the connection list.

New in VPN Tracker 6.3 (Jul 17, 2011)

  • Modified network interface creation to match the new behavior of OS X 10.7 Lion
  • Improved compatibility with the new user interface elements introduced by OS X 10.7 Lion
  • Fixed a display issue in the export dialog on OS X 10.7 Lion
  • Fixed VPN Availability Test results display issues on OS X 10.7 Lion
  • Fixed reconnect issues upon network changes on Mac OS X 10.6 and 10.7
  • Fixed an issue with custom email text when creating deployment disk images
  • Added a workaround for an issue in Apple Mail when sending Technical Support Reports and Deployment Disk Images
  • Improved error messages for invalid ASN.1 distinguished name identifiers
  • Fixed a display bug that could cause additional remote networks not to be displayed
  • Fixed an issue with deploying from a VPN Tracker installation that was itself installed from a deployment disk image
  • Improved default settings for new LANCOM connections
  • Changed the XAUTH password caching behavior for SonicWALL Simple Client Provisioning connections to improve compatibility with RSA SecurID and other one-time passcode systems. The new behavior may cause the XAUTH password to be requested twice during initial setup if the SonicWALL is set to "Never cache" the XAUTH password
  • Improved error messages for a number of rare error conditions in VPN Tracker's back-end components
  • Fixed a rare crash in VPN Tracker's back-end components
  • Improved error messages during installation

New in VPN Tracker 6.2.3 (Nov 18, 2010)

  • Added device profiles and configuration guides for Cisco Small Business (formerly Linksys) RVS4000 and WRVS4400N
  • Added device profiles for FRITZ!Box 7390 and 7570
  • Improved parsing of ASN.1 DN identifiers
  • Juniper device profiles now include DH group 14 and SHA-256
  • Added Edition Advisor to help choose the right VPN Tracker edition for your connection

New in VPN Tracker 6.2.2 Build 5740 (Jun 15, 2010)

  • Added support for ZyWALL USG Series and ZyWALL 1050
  • Updated configuration guides and device profiles for ZyWALL 2/5/35/70 and ZyWALL 5/35/70 UTM
  • DHCP host names now have the format hostname-VPNT to improve compatibility with some DHCP servers
  • XAUTH messages are no longer displayed if they have not changed since the last successful login
  • Fixed an issue renewing DHCP over VPN leases

New in VPN Tracker 6.2.1 Build 5731 (Apr 19, 2010)

  • Added device profiles for WatchGuard's XTM 2 Series and XTM 5 Series
  • Added device profiles and configuration guides for ZyXEL's ZyWALL USG Series, as well as for the ZyWALL 1050
  • Added device profiles and configuration guides for FortiOS 3 and 4 based Fortigate devices. Mode Config is supported with those devices running at least FortiOS 4.1
  • After deleting a connection, the next connection in the list is selected
  • Fixed an issue handling certain XAUTH attributes
  • Fixed an issue handling very long pre-shared keys

New in VPN Tracker 6.2 Build 5719 (Mar 3, 2010)

  • Support for Cisco ASA 5500 Series
  • Secure Desktop now tries to reconnect idle connections if necessary
  • Fixed display of the Secure Desktop's background image when it is positioned in the top left corner
  • XAUTH now only requires the username and password/passcode fields to be filled in
  • VPN Tracker can now be successfully be installed if the folder /Library/Extensions has been deleted
  • Fixed an issue using SHA-2 in phase 2
  • Support for NETGEAR ProSecure UTM Series
  • Added new settings that can significantly speed up connecting to Cisco devices and improve compatibility (see www.equinux.com/goto/vpnt/ciscosettings for details).

New in VPN Tracker 6.1.1 (Feb 4, 2010)

  • Fixed an issue that could cause Dead Peer Detection (DPD) to not work properly
  • Fixed a rare crash when creating a Technical Support Report
  • Minor fixes for German localization

New in VPN Tracker 6.1 (Jan 19, 2010)

  • NEW Supports SonicWALL TZ 100 devices
  • NEW Supports SonicWALL TZ 200 devices
  • NEW Includes configuration guides for SonicWALL TZ 100 and TZ 200
  • NEW Supports all Fireware XTM-based WatchGuard routers
  • NEW Support for WatchGuard Firebox X Edge e-Series
  • UPDATED Device profile and configuration guide for WatchGuard Firebox X Core e-Series
  • UPDATED Device profile and configuration guide for WatchGuard Firebox X Peak e-Series
  • IMPROVED D-Link device profiles now support Mode Config for easier administration
  • IMPROVED New configuration guide for D-Link DFL-800 and DFL-200 routers
  • IMPROVED New configuration guide for Astaro Security Gateway 7.5
  • IMPROVED Quick setup of AVM FRITZ!Box devices with updated wizard
  • Secure Desktop no longer automatically appends a forward slash ("/") to URLs
  • Imported Secure Desktops are now always saved

New in VPN Tracker 6.0.3 (Oct 23, 2009)

  • Support for NETGEAR FVS318G and NETGEAR SRXN3205
  • Fixed a problem where setting routes could fail with Host to Everywhere connections
  • Secure Desktop: Specifying a user name for FileMaker databases has been removed, because FileMaker does not actually use it

New in VPN Tracker 6.0.2 (Oct 16, 2009)

  • File URLs in Secure Desktop items are no longer automatically modified to end in a forward slash (/)
  • The Secure Desktop assistant now also works properly with file servers
  • Fixed an issue where changes to connection actions would not be saved if you quit VPN Tracker right after
  • VPN Tracker will now let you know if a connection created with the demo requires a Professional Edition license, if you're using Personal Edition
  • Passwords stored in a connection are now properly added to your keychain after being imported

New in VPN Tracker 6.0.1 (Oct 7, 2009)

  • Fixed a bug that could cause the automatic VPN availability test of the current Internet connection to stall.
  • Cisco UDP encapsulation now also works if VPN availability testing has determined that NAT-Traversal does not work.
  • Fixed a bug in VPN Tracker's backend components that occured with some certificate- based connections.
  • Fixed a routing issue that could occur if the VPN gateway is part of the remote networks.
  • SonicWALL Simple Client Provisioning connections now automatically use a suitable Dead Peer Detection (DPD) interval.
  • Reduced the disk space requirements for storing and exporting Secure Desktops.
  • Extended Authentication (XAUTH) one-time passcode entry is now hidden by default.
  • Fixed a bug where an edited URL was not saved in Secure Desktop.
  • Extended Authentication (XAUTH) can now also be turned off for ZyWALL device profiles.

New in VPN Tracker 6.0.0 (Oct 2, 2009)

  • Secure Desktop: Structure your digital daily routine - VPN Tracker's new Secure Desktop makes it easy to organize your daily tasks while you're on the go. Just add the applications, file servers and other data that your users will need in their everyday tasks and workflows.
  • Minimize user error with Secure Desktop - Secure Desktop helps everyone focus on the tasks at hand and helps them to get their work done. It is no longer necessary to remember to connect your VPN before using an application or accessing a server - simply configure your Secure Desktop and VPN Tracker takes care of the rest.
  • Customize with Corporate Identity - Secure Desktop not only streamlines your workflow but can also become part of your corporate identity: simply customize your Secure Desktop with your company logo or corporate design.
  • Completely Automatic: Apple Scripts and Automator - In addition to standard items such as applications, servers and websites, Secure Desktop can be fully customized with Apple Scripts and Automator workflows. Use Secure Desktop to make even the most complex tasks simple for your users.
  • Organize customers and projects with multiple Secure Desktops - Every client and project is different - create multiple Secure Desktops and manage each individually. You can easily have everything neatly organized and cease to worry about users manually connecting and disconnecting to VPNs again.
  • Virtual machine integration and remote desktop access - VPN Tracker is a universal security solution making it possible to integrate virtual machines into your Secure Desktop, including: Parallels, VMWare, Apple Remote Desktop and the Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection client.
  • Tiger, Leopard, Snow Leopard - We updated VPN Tracker under the hood to take advantage of Apple's latest operating system, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard. That will help with every connection you create: VPN Tracker 6 connects you lightning fast to the most remote of locations.
  • Support for 64 bit Mode - Always on the cutting-edge of technology, VPN Tracker supports 64 bit mode on Snow Leopard. Hello future, we are already here.
  • VPN Tracker now fully incorporates the latest Internet Protocol standard - IPv6. Using VPN Tracker, you are already prepared for the next generation Internet protocol today.
  • Control all of your VPN connections - The new VPN Tracker has been designed to both create IPsec VPN connections and control any existing Mac OS X L2TP and PPTP VPN connections. Now you have complete control of all your connections in one central location.
  • Simplified configuration - VPN Tracker has been vastly refined to make configuring and editing VPN connections easier and more intuitive. We have not only updated the device profiles but also substantially simplified the settings. We were also sure to include a direct link to each device's configuration guide when selecting a device. It's everything you need to know, right where it needs to be.
  • Improved rekeying - We have completely reworked VPN Trackers rekeying abilities to reliably re-negotiate encryption keys. Based on your security policy, you are now free to choose the lifetime of your encryption keys.
  • Automatic DHCP Renew - With VPN Tracker 6, expired DHCP Leases are a thing of the past. VPN Tracker now automatically renews DHCP leases over VPN, just another part in the story of uninterrupted and endless VPN connections.
  • Introducing Dead Peer Detection (DPD) - VPN Tracker 6 now supports VPN gateways that perform Dead Peer Detection (DPD) to detect unresponsive VPN clients and gateways.
  • Always a perfect connection - Whether you are at an airport, hotel or Internet cafe, VPN Tracker automatically tests your Internet connection to determine whether to access your VPN using IPsec passthrough or NAT-Travesal. Once tested, VPN Tracker will automatically use the preferred method for this and all future VPN connections.
  • End your session right - Use the "End Session" button to automatically quit applications, disconnect servers and close databases before the VPN is disconnected. This means that there is no more risk of data loss or errors from Finder, FileMaker or any other app when disconnecting.
  • IPsec, L2TP, PPTP in one place - VPN Tracker 6 brings all common VPN protocols into one single location. If you are a consultant supporting multiple clients with different VPNs, you'll save time and avoid headaches by being able to enable and disable all your VPN connections in a one place.
  • Hybrid Mode Authentication - We integrated Hybrid Mode Authentication initially so CheckPoint users could enjoy all benefits of VPN Tracker. In doing so we also wanted to adopt an upcoming standard that would be of benefit with other vendors as well, including Cisco.
  • Simple Client Provisioning will automatically detect your SonicWALL VPN gateway and give VPN Tracker what it needs to connect - all you need is to enter your SonicWALL's IP address, or host name, and VPN Tracker does the rest. For administrators and those looking to deploy VPN Tracker to multiple users, SonicWALL Simple Client Provisioning is now available in both VPN Tracker Professional and Player Editions.
  • Mode Config - Whether you are connecting to a Netgear, Juniper Networks or Lancom VPN gateway, VPN Tracker can use Mode Config to automatically obtain IP addresses and DNS settings to take the hassle out of administrating multiple VPN users.
  • Mobile User VPN for WatchGuard - VPN Tracker works great with WatchGuard's easy-to-configure Mobile User VPN. IP addresses and DNS settings are automatically transmitted to VPN Tracker making the rollout of VPN connections a breeze.
  • Cisco Easy VPN - If you are working with Cisco devices, configuration will be a snap with VPN Tracker's support for Cisco Easy VPN connections. No need to worry about configuring IP addresses, remote networks and various other settings - VPN Tracker works with your Cisco VPN gateway behind the scenes to take care of this for you.
  • Even more security on Snow Leopard - VPN Tracker takes full advantage of Snow Leopard's latest security features including Apple's Service Management framework.
  • Support for the latest hash-algorithm - As the market-leading VPN solution for Mac, VPN Tracker includes the latest security algorithms, which now includes the SHA-2 family of hash algorithms.
  • Alongside the existing Diffie-Hellman Groups 1, 2, and 5, VPN Tracker now also supports Diffie-Hellman Groups 14 to 18 with up to 8192 bits for key exchange.
  • Improved Certificate Management - VPN Tracker better integrates Mac OS X Certificate management and offers more convenience and security.
  • Compatible with even more certificates - The new VPN Tracker 6 offers better certificate handling. It is now possible to use certificate authorities that contain certificates with atypical or more unusual parameters or data.
  • Even better protection of passwords and keys - The new VPN Tracker 6 provides even more security when handling your credentials, no matter where they're stored.
  • Export Secure Desktops - The new Secure Desktop in VPN Tracker 6 makes it easy to organize everything you need for working over VPN. And of course, Secure Desktops can be exported so you can provide your users a standardized environment where they'll find everything they need to get right to work.
  • Additional Options for Exporting Credentials - VPN Tracker can now also include Extended Authentication (XAUTH) credentials with exported connections. We have also simplified and improved the export methods for pre-shared keys.
  • Exporting is now more fun - VPN Tracker remembers your VPN connection's export settings. The next time you export, you don't have to configure anything. This speeds up large-scale deployments and makes configuration changes as fast as it takes to click a button.
  • Exports made easy - In VPN Tracker 6, exporting connections finally got the space it deserved. That's why you'll now find all your export settings clearly arranged in the new Export tab.

New in VPN Tracker 5.4.3 (Sep 4, 2009)

  • Split DNS now works on Mac OS 10.6 Snow Leopard.
  • Keychain items are only updated if they have been altered. This prevents unnecessary MobileMe syncing.

New in VPN Tracker 5.4.2 (Apr 28, 2009)

  • New documentation and device profiles for DrayTek Vigor2110, Vigor2700, Vigor2710, Vigor2800, Vigor2820, Vigor2910, Vigor2930, Vigor2950, Vigor3100, VigorPro 5300, VigorPro 5500, VigorPro 5510 Series.
  • New documentation and device profiles for Juniper Networks SSG, NetScreen, and ISG Series.
  • Added an error message when the VPN gateway is configured to use Aggressive Mode, but VPN Tracker has Main Mode configured.
  • Added a workaround for some ZyWALL devices that prematurely switch network ports when performing NAT-Traversal.
  • Fixed local identifier type for SonicOS Standard device profiles.
  • Added a warning message when exporting a connection that requires a Professional Edition license to work.
  • Added a warning message when importing a connection into Personal or Player Edition if the connection uses features that are available only in VPN Tracker Professional Edition.
  • Fixed an issue with storing XAUTH credentials with some rare VPN gateway configurations that send the XAUTH request in two parts.

New in VPN Tracker 5.4.1 (Jan 23, 2009)

  • Now also supports the new SonicWall TZ 210.
  • VPN Tracker now works better with WLAN networks which use login pages (common in hotels and airports). A rare bug in the DNS settings has been fixed.
  • Addresses issues with duplicate remote networks and Cisco devices.
  • Improved XAUTH compatibility with certain Cisco devices.

New in VPN Tracker 5.4 (Nov 4, 2008)

  • Added support for the new SonicWALL NSA 240
  • DHCP now works correctly after phase 1 times out. This essentially limited VPN sessions to the DHCP lease time
  • Occasional problems while re-keying have been fixed
  • VPN Tracker 5 is now shipped with German localization

New in VPN Tracker 5.3.1 (Sep 25, 2008)

  • Improved compatibility with Cisco EasyVPN when using more then 30 remote networks.
  • Fixed a bug that caused VPN Tracker to mistakenly expect a name server from the VPN gateway, even though "Use remote DNS" server was turned off.
  • Fixed a problem where NAT-T keepalives weren't been sent correctly.
  • Extremly rare issues with loading connection profiles have been fixed.
  • Fixed some file system permissions.
  • Fixed an issue where replies from external DHCP server were not correctly parsed.
  • It is not considered a critical error anymore if a gateway route can't be set.
  • Improved some error messages for Zyxel devices.

New in VPN Tracker 5.3 (Sep 8, 2008)

  • Added the SonicWALL NSA 2400 device profile
  • Mode Config is now supported for the following NETGEAR devices: FVS338, FVX538, FVS336G, FVS124G, and DGFV338
  • Documentation and device profiles for the most popular NETGEAR devices have been reworked. This includes the devices FVS338, FVX538, FVS336G, DGFV338, FVG318, FVS318v3, FVS114, and FVS124G
  • Improved device profile for SOHO3 devices
  • The MAC address used for DHCP (SonicWALL) has changed. Please refer to the following FAQ for more information: http://equinux.com/goto/vpntracker/dhcpmac
  • DHCP over IPsec now works with all PPoE connections
  • Significantly improved DNS handling to fix issues when DHCP leases were renewed while using multiple concurrent VPN connections
  • Fixed a bug where VPN Tracker would continue to expect DNS settings from the VPN gateway, even though Client Provisioning / Mode Config was no longer in use
  • It is now possible to set a custom timeout for the password dialogs (Advanced > Display credentials prompt for ... seconds). This can be useful when RSA SecureID tokens are used and the authentication server requests the next token, or for accessibility purposes
  • Pre-shared keys and Extended Authentication (XAUTH) credentials passed to the AppleScript “start” command are now stored in the keychain instead of in the connection. Passing one-time passwords (” passcodes”) as a parameter of the start command is no longer possible
  • Added support for hexadecimal pre-shared keys. Any pre-shared key beginning with 0x is considered to be hexadecimal (e.g. 0x12FF34AB56CE)
  • Added an option to the password prompts / edit dialogs to remove stored passwords from the keychain
  • To get accurate test results in cases where the local router only supports one concurrent VPN connection, the VPN Environment Manager now asks to disconnect running VPN connections before performing its tests
  • Added custom placeholders for the identifier settings for some devices to better indicate the settings they correspond to on the device
  • Consolidated network access, so it is easier to approve the necessary network connections when third- party personal firewalls are used
  • Fixed a bug where changes to a connection would not be saved when quitting the application right after making the changes
  • Significantly improved handling of network changes and missing network connectivity
  • Fixed an issue where VPN Tracker prevented some Macs from automatically going to sleep
  • Removed warnings when using the VPN Environment Manager in a demo version of VPN Tracker
  • Fixed an issue where EasyVPN would be turned on for some Cisco connections that use Mode Config during migration from VPN Tracker 4
  • Connections can now be imported by dragging them on the connection list
  • Improved handling of situations where the VPN gateway is part of the local network
  • Deleting connections is now faster
  • It is no longer necessary to enter an admin password for creating a Technical Support Report
  • Added Undo functionality for text fields in the main VPN Tracker window
  • It is now possible to undo changes when editing connection settings
  • VPN Tracker’s Dock menu is now also available when the main VPN Tracker window has been closed
  • Added a warning that certain identifier types are not possible when using Main Mode
  • Switching between device profiles now gives the choice between preserving as many settings as possible, or resetting all device-specific settings to the default values for the device (old behavior)
  • Duplicate connections are now numbered
  • Added keyboard shortcuts for starting/stopping (Cmd-Return) and restarting connections (Cmd-Option- Return)
  • Added full keyboard navigation and minor bug fixes for the device profile chooser
  • Better visual indication that a connection is locked and which settings are not editable
  • It is now possible to switch to a custom device profile from a specific device profile without losing any settings
  • Improved Drag & Drop for connections
  • Fixed an issue where empty text fields would not display properly
  • Improved performance and accuracy of the traffic graph
  • Accidental entry of spaces in VPN gateway addresses is now prevented
  • Added an informational log message when the VPN gateway has requested a Perfect Forward Secrecy (PFS) setting different from the configured setting
  • Reduced the number of log files created

New in VPN Tracker 5.2.2 (May 30, 2008)

  • Fixed an issue where VPN connections were restarted because of events from network interfaces that were not directly related to the connection (e.g. AirPort when the connection was established over Ethernet)
  • Improved handling of automated connection start/stop when changing AirPort networks
  • Implemented a workaround for a kernel panic on Mac OS X 10.5 systems that occured under some circumstances when network interfaces were removed.
  • The �Cisco Unity� vendor ID is no longer sent to devices that are not known to support this attribute
  • Cisco device profiles are now preconfigured to automatically perform XAUTH when requested by the device. Existing connections will not be modified.
  • Fixed a crash when using an empty user name during Extended Authentication (XAUTH)
  • Fixed a display bug where connection progress was not accurately reflected in the progress bar
  • Adjusted mode config timing when using automatic mode config
  • Reduced the packet size of the first packet when performing SonicWALL Simple Client Provisioning (SCP). This will help connectivity in situations where routers do not deal well with fragmented packets

New in VPN Tracker 5.2.1 (May 6, 2008)

  • Fixed a rare issue where changing an advanced setting would corrupt the connection. Updating to VPN Tracker 5.2.1 will fix any corrupted connections.
  • Added support for SonicWALL Simple Client Provisioning. SonicWALL Simple Client Provisioning with VPN Tracker is currently available for the following devices and SonicOS revisions: TZ 180 (SonicOS Standard 3.9 or SonicOS Enhanced 4.0), TZ 190 (SonicOS Enhanced 4.0), PRO 2040/PRO 3060/PRO 4060/PRO 4100/PRO 5060 (with SonicOS Enhanced 4.0), NSA 3500/NSA 4500/NSA 5000/NSA E5500/NSA E6500/NSA E7500 (with SonicOS Enhanced 5.0)
  • Connection restart handling has been improved
  • Improved error handling to give more specific error messages
  • Changed default export options to not lock the connection by default
  • Improved communication between VPN Tracker and its backend components
  • Made AirPort SSID support more efficient
  • Improved performance and reliability of the log
  • The log will now display a hint when a VPN gateway supplies DNS settings to VPN Tracker but the connection is not configured to use remote DNS
  • Fixed an issue with certificate-based authorization where certificates would not be exchanged properly, resulting in an authorization failure
  • Fixed an issue where VPN Tracker would quit when waking up from sleep if more then 50 VPN connections were set up in VPN Tracker
  • The newspaper in VPN Tracker�s Dock icon is now only displayed unfolded if at least one VPN connection is connected
  • Fixed a rare issue where a network interface�s IP address was not properly retrieved
  • Fixed a local privilege escalation. Credit to Kevin Finisterre of Netragard for reporting this issue
  • Updated and extended many log hints to reflect the feedback received by our technical support team
  • Fixed a rare condition where a connection would remain in an unstoppable state when resolving a host name failed
  • If VPN Tracker is assigned a remote DNS from the VPN gateway and �Use DNS Server for� is set to �Automatic� VPN Tracker will now always use this DNS server as global DNS Server if connecting the VPN renders locally configured DNS servers inaccessible
  • Fixed a rare condition when connecting to servers using �Connect to Server� actions

New in VPN Tracker 5.2.0 (Apr 30, 2008)

  • Added support for SonicWALL Simple Client Provisioning. SonicWALL Simple Client Provisioning with VPN Tracker is currently available for the following devices and SonicOS revisions: TZ 180 (SonicOS Standard 3.9 or SonicOS Enhanced 4.0), TZ 190 (SonicOS Enhanced 4.0), PRO 2040/PRO 3060/PRO 4060/PRO 4100/PRO 5060 (with SonicOS Enhanced 4.0), NSA 3500/NSA 4500/NSA 5000/NSA E5500/NSA E6500/NSA E7500 (with SonicOS Enhanced 5.0)
  • Connection restart handling has been improved
  • Improved error handling to give more specific error messages
  • Changed default export options to not lock the connection by default
  • Improved communication between VPN Tracker and its backend components
  • Made AirPort SSID support more efficient
  • Improved performance and reliability of the log
  • The log will now display a hint when a VPN gateway supplies DNS settings to VPN Tracker but the connection is not configured to use remote DNS
  • Fixed an issue with certificate-based authorization where certificates would not be exchanged properly, resulting in an authorization failure
  • Fixed an issue where VPN Tracker would quit when waking up from sleep if more then 50 VPN connections were set up in VPN Tracker
  • The newspaper in VPN Tracker�s Dock icon is now only displayed unfolded if at least one VPN connection is connected
  • Fixed a rare issue where a network interface�s IP address was not properly retrieved
  • Fixed a local privilege escalation. Credit to Kevin Finisterre of Netragard for reporting this issue
  • Updated and extended many log hints to reflect the feedback received by our technical support team
  • Fixed a rare condition where a connection would remain in an unstoppable state when resolving a host name failed
  • If VPN Tracker is assigned a remote DNS from the VPN gateway and �Use DNS Server for� is set to �Automatic� VPN Tracker will now always use this DNS server as global DNS Server if connecting the VPN renders locally configured DNS servers inaccessible
  • Fixed a race condition when connecting to servers using �Connect to Server� actions

New in VPN Tracker 5.1.0 (Mar 18, 2008)

  • VPN Tracker 5.1 incorporates client provisioning for WatchGuard devices. The client provisioning functionality in VPN Tracker 5.1 is completely compatible with the current Peak- and Core product lines with Fireware 9.x or newer
  • New VPN Tracker Configuration Guide for WatchGuard devices with client provisioning
  • New VPN Tracker Configuration Guide for Lancom Devices
  • Network mask handling during migration has been improved
  • Log messages during connection migration are more detailed now
  • The overall stability has been improved

New in VPN Tracker 5.0.3 (Jan 29, 2008)

  • In addition to activation using an equinux ID and password, it is now possible to activate an expired demo version using license vouchers.
  • Quitting the application now executes any stop actions configured for running connections and waits until these connections have been properly disconnected.
  • VPN Tracker is now more permissive when connecting to remote networks that are a supernet of the locally configured network.
  • After a first time installation no administrator password will be required to activate or de-activate a license. An administrator password will still be required for updating VPN Tracker, migration from VPN Tracker 4, and for resolving rare error conditions.
  • Added an additional error status to better reflect proposal check errors in the user interface.
  • Settings are now reset to their default values when a connection type change makes them invisible or unable to be edited
  • Several user interface improvements, mostly regarding consistency
  • Fixed an issue where VPN Tracker would fail to start if run from a different user account.
  • Fixed a bug in the Technical Support Report creation where occasionally VPN Tracker crash logs were not properly located.
  • Fixed an issue where an already connected VPN would subsequently fail due to another phase 2 negotiation initiated by the VPN gateway.
  • Fixed an issue where the VPN Tracker backend would occasionally terminate while the VPN is connected