L2TP over IPSec Protocol for MacOS X
This tutorial will show you how to manually setup FastestVPN using Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) over IPSec on macOS X
MacOS Compatibility:
- Mac OS 10.5 and later versions
Step #1: Click on the “Apple” logo and select “System Preferences”
Step #2: Click on “Network”
Step #3: Click on the “+” sign to add a VPN Connection. Then select options as following:
- Interface: VPN
- VPN Type: L2TP over IPSec
- Service Name: FastestVPN_L2TP (or whatever name you like for your VPN connection)
Click on “Create”
Step #4: Now select the “FastestVPN_L2TP” VPN profile and enter the following details:
- Server Address: Your desired L2TP server address as in this case Norway server address: “nr.jumptoserver.com”. Click here to get the complete list of L2TP server addresses
Account Name: Your FastestVPN Username
Click on “Authentication Settings” button
Step #5: Enter following details:
- Password: Your FastestVPN Password
- Shared Secret: Type psk123
Click on “OK”
Step #6: Now click on “Advanced…”
Step #7: Check mark “Send all traffic over VPN connection” and press “OK”
Step #8: Check mark “Show VPN status in menu bar”.
Click on “Apply” and press the “Connect” button.
You are Connected to FastestVPN via L2TP over IPSec protocol.
How to Disconnect:
Click on the VPN name which is connected and click on the Disconnect button.
Useful Tip:
You can create multiple L2TP over IPSec VPN profiles and connect to the one when needed.
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