equinux today released VPN Tracker 6.1 – a new update to its market-leading IPsec-based VPN client for Mac OS X. VPN Tracker 6.1 supports the SonicWALL TZ 100 and TZ 200, the latest additions of the TZSeries UTM appliances that are aimed at small to mid-sized businesses. VPN Tracker now includes Mode Config support for additional VPN gateways and has greater interoperability with a range of other devices, thereby making it simpler to configure and administrate Macs in a virtual private network.

“SonicWall and VPN Tracker have worked hand in hand since VPN Tracker’s inception,” says equinux CEO Till Schadde. “We are proud to announce that VPN Tracker now supports the high quality entry-level VPN gateways of the SonicWALL TZ Series. This is yet another milestone in the great partnership with SonicWALL.”

“We are pleased to present Mac users with our new TZ Series UTM appliances in combination with VPN Tracker, as together they provide a robust solution for a successful VPN installation,” said Dave Parry, Director of Engineering at SonicWALL.

Easier Configuration and Improved Interoperability

VPN Tracker 6.1 simplifies configuration via Mode Config for D-Link devices and includes new configuration guides for the D-Link DFL-800 and DFL-200 VPN firewall solutions. It also contains device profiles and configuration guides for all Fireware XTM based WatchGuard VPN gateways, including for the first time, the Firebox X Edge e-Series. To simplify setup for those using an AVM FRITZ!Box, an updated configuration assistant is now available from the VPN Tracker website.

VPN Tracker 6 has been optimized for businesses, consultants and mobile Mac users. With the fully customizable Secure Desktop, users can easily perform routine tasks, including accessing file servers, checking emails, and using any application, file or script, without having to worry about connecting and disconnecting VPN connections. In addition to its IPsec-based VPN connections, VPN Tracker 6 also provides access to any existing Mac OS X PPTP or L2TP VPN connections from within the same user interface. VPN Tracker 6 supports the new Internet protocol IPv6 and 64-bit mode in Mac OS X Snow Leopard. VPN connections are now more secure than ever with the addition of the latest security standards – including the SHA-2 family of hash algorithms, Diffie-Hellman (DH) groups 14-18 (up to 8192 bit), and the integration of Snow Leopard’s new Mac OS X Service Management framework.
VPN Tracker 6 has been optimized for businesses, consultants and mobile Mac users. With the fully customizable Secure Desktop, users can easily perform routine tasks, including accessing file servers, checking emails and using any application, file or script, without having to worry about connecting and disconnecting VPN connections. In addition to its IPsec-based VPN connections, VPN Tracker 6 also provides access to any existing Mac OS X PPTP or L2TP VPN connections from within the same user interface. VPN Tracker 6 supports the new Internet protocol IPv6 and 64-bit mode in Mac OS X Snow Leopard. VPN connections are now more secure than ever with the addition of the latest security standards – including the SHA-2 family of hash algorithms, Diffie-Hellman (DH) groups 14-18 (up to 8192 bit), and the integration of Snow Leopard’s new Mac OS X Service Management framework.

Pricing and Availability

VPN Tracker 6.1 licenses are currently available from €79 (incl. VAT) / $99 USD. Existing VPN Tracker customers can upgrade to the latest version 6.1 for a discounted price by visiting http://my.equinux.com.

A VPN Tracker Business Pack is also available to suit professional needs. This package includes 1 VPN Tracker Professional license in addition to 5 Player licenses and offers savings of 20% in comparison with the purchase of single licenses at the regular price.

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