Configuring VPN Method Parameter in Network Plan

Configuring VPN Method Parameters in Network Manager

This article covers the topic of configuring VPN method parameters in Network Manager, a popular network connection manager for Linux and other Unix-like operating systems. It is intended for network administrators and other users who need to set up and manage VPN connections.

Introduction to Network Manager and VPNs

Network Manager is a free and open-source network connection manager for Linux and other Unix-like operating systems. It provides a graphical user interface (GUI) for managing network connections, including Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). A VPN is a secure, private network connection that uses encryption to protect data as it travels over the Internet. VPNs are commonly used by businesses and individuals to securely access remote networks and protect their online privacy.

Configuring VPN Method Parameters in Network Manager

To configure VPN method parameters in Network Manager, follow these steps:

1. Open the Network Manager settings window by clicking on the Network Manager icon in the system tray and selecting "Edit Connections".
2. In the Network Connections window, click on the "VPN" tab and then select the VPN connection you want to configure.
3. Click on the "Edit" button to open the VPN connection editor.
4. In the VPN connection editor, click on the "VPN" tab to view and edit the VPN method parameters.

VPN Method Parameters

The following VPN method parameters can be configured in Network Manager:

• Gateway: The IP address or hostname of the VPN gateway.
• User name: The user name to use when connecting to the VPN.
• Password: The password to use when connecting to the VPN.
• CA certificate: The certificate authority (CA) certificate used to verify the identity of the VPN gateway.
• Client certificate: The client certificate used to authenticate the VPN client.
• Private key: The private key corresponding to the client certificate.

Examples

Configuring a Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) VPN Connection

To configure a PPTP VPN connection in Network Manager, use the following steps:

1. Open the Network Manager settings window and click on the "VPN" tab.
2. Click on the "Add" button and select "Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP)" from the list of VPN connection types.
3. In the VPN connection editor, enter the following information:
• Gateway: The IP address or hostname of the PPTP VPN gateway.
• User name: The user name to use when connecting to the VPN.
• Password: The password to use when connecting to the VPN.
• CA certificate: Leave this field blank, as PPTP does not use CA certificates.

Configuring a Secure Socket Tunneling Protocol (SSTP) VPN Connection

To configure an SSTP VPN connection in Network Manager, use the following steps:

1. Open the Network Manager settings window and click on the "VPN" tab.
2. Click on the "Add" button and select "Secure Socket Tunneling Protocol (SSTP)" from the list of VPN connection types.
3. In the VPN connection editor, enter the following information:
• Gateway: The IP address or hostname of the SSTP VPN gateway.
• User name: The user name to use when connecting to the VPN.
• Password: The password to use when connecting to the VPN.
• CA certificate: The CA certificate used to verify the identity of the SSTP VPN gateway.
• Client certificate: The client certificate used to authenticate the SSTP VPN client.
• Private key: The private key corresponding to the client certificate.

This article has covered the topic of configuring VPN method parameters in Network Manager. It has discussed the basics of VPNs and Network Manager, as well as the specific steps for configuring PPTP and SSTP VPN connections. For more information on VPNs and Network Manager, see the references below.

References

• Virtual private network (Wikipedia)
• Network Manager (GNOME)
• NetworkManager PPTP VPN support
• NetworkManager SSTP VPN support