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.

IPSec VPN on Mac

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

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