OpenVPN (open source virtual private network)
OpenVPN is an open
source virtual private network (VPN)
product that offers a simplified security framework, a modular network design and
cross-platform portability. OpenVPN is licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL).
Private licenses are available for individuals or companies wishing to redistribute
OpenVPN in
modified form.
Advantages of OpenVPN include:
- Security provisions that function against both active and passive attacks.
- Compatibility with all major operating
systems.
- High speed (1.4 megabytes per
second is typical).
- Ability to configure multiple servers to handle
numerous connections simultaneously.
- All encryption and authentication features of the OpenSSL library.
- Advanced bandwidth
management.
- A variety of tunneling options.
- Compatibility with smart cards
that support the Windows Crypto application program interface (API).
This was last updated in November 2006
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