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OpenVPN

links: SPA TOC - VPN - Index

Network Configurations: Facilitates the establishment of secure point-to-point or site-to-site VPN connections, supporting both routed and bridged network configurations, as well as remote access capabilities.

TLS for Encryption: Utilizes the OpenSSL library for TLS/SSL to create encrypted tunnels over the internet.

Authentication via PKI: Implements a PKI scheme with X.509 certificates for node authentication.

  • CA Management: A Certificate Authority signs each node's certificate.
  • Bidirectional Authentication: Both client and server authenticate each other's certificates.

IP Addressing: Adheres to RFC 1918 for private network addressing within VPN.

Platform Support: Compatible with Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, and iOS systems.

Protocol Handling: Encapsulates IP packets inside TCP/UDP layers for transmission.

VPN Protocol Compatibility: Functions in conjunction with other VPN protocols like IPsec and PPTP for integrated network setups.

links: SPA TOC - VPN - Index