IPSec VPN Setup for Mac OS X

This tutorial explains how you can manually set up the FastestVPN with Cisco IPSec (Internet Protocol Security) VPN protocol on macOS X

MacOS Compatibility:

  • Mac OS 10.7 and later versions

Step #1: Click on the Apple logo and select System Preferences.
VPN Type: MAC VPN L2TP

Step #2: Click on Network.
VPN Type: MAC VPN L2TP

Step #3: Click on the “+” sign to add a VPN connection. Then provide the following info:

  • Interface: VPN
  • VPN Type: Cisco IPSec
  • Service Name: FastestVPN_IPSec (or whatever name you like for your VPN connection
  • Click on “Create”

VPN Type: MAC VPN IPSec

Step #4: Now select your IPSec VPN profile and enter the following details:

  • Server Address: Your desired server address as in this case Austria server address: “at.jumptoserver.com”. Click here to get the complete list of FastestVPN server addresses
  • Account Name: Your FastestVPN Username
  • Password: Your FastestVPN Password
  • Click on “Authentication Settings”

IPSec VPN on Mac

Step #5: In Shared Secret, type psk123 and click OK.

IPSec VPN on Mac

Step #6: Now checkmark “Show VPN status in menu bar”. Click on “Apply” and press the Connect button.

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You are Connected to the FastestVPN with Cisco IPSec protocol.
IPSec VPN on Mac

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How to Disconnect:

Click on the connected VPN profile name and then click Disconnect.
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Useful Tip:
You can create multiple Cisco IPSec VPN profiles and connect to anyone when needed.
IPSec VPN on Mac