With today’s update, VPN Tracker 6 is fully Lion compatible. We fixed a few smaller issues mostly related to multiple connections.

VPN Tracker 6 also has full support for new Macs that automatically boot with a 64-Bit only kernel, so if you’re using Apple’s latest & greatest hardware and software, you’re ready to roar.

We urge all users of older versions to upgrade to VPN Tracker 6:

• It’s ready for the future, with support for OS X Lion and new 64-bit only Macs
• Secure Desktop makes working over VPN easier and more productive
• Upgrading will not affect your settings and connections – it just works

OS X 10.7 is a great update to the world’s best operating system and we think VPN Tracker 6 and Lion are a great match. If you have any questions or concerns at all, please let us know.

While we were at it, we tightened a few loose screws including a small routing issue with Host to Everywhere connections as well as removed the FileMaker user name option within Secure Desktop – FileMaker never actually used it so no harm no foul.

To take advantage of these great improvements, it is a free update for registered VPN Tracker 6 users. If you are interested in upgrading or purchasing VPN Tracker 6, visit our VPN Tracker site for more information.

VPN Tracker 6 is now available and offers all the features of the previous version plus new security features, more device compatibility and, of course, the all new Secure Desktop. If you haven’t had the chance, take a moment to learn more about the all new VPN Tracker?

Here’s the list of the changes that have been made:

• File URLs in Secure Desktop items are no longer automatically modified to end in a forward slash (/)
• The Secure Desktop assistant now also works properly with file servers
• Fixed an issue where changes to connection actions would not be saved if you quit VPN Tracker right after
• VPN Tracker will now let you know if a connection created with the demo requires a Professional Edition license, if you’re using Personal Edition
• Passwords stored in a connection are now more reliably added to your keychain after being imported

This update is free to VPN Tracker 6 users and can be acquired within the application or downloaded.

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• Automatic VPN availability test stall has been corrected
• Cisco UDP encapsulation functions normally when NAT-Traversal cannot be used
• Fixed a bug that occurred with some certificate-based connections
• Solved routing issue for VPN gateways that are part of a remote network
• SonicWALL Simple Client Provisioning connections now use a suitable Dead Peer Detection (DPD) interval
• Reduced the disk space requirements for storing and exporting Secure Desktops
• XAUTH one-time pass code entry is now hidden by default
• Fixed a bug where an edited URL was not saved in Secure Desktop
• XAUTH can now be disabled for ZyWALL device profiles

We would also like to take this opportunity to thank you to everyone who provided feedback for both the Beta and initial launch of VPN Tracker 6.0.

VPN Tracker 6 offers more security, better certificate management, better integration with numerous VPN Gateways and now offers “Secure Desktop”, the place to go to connect you to the files servers and documents you need most.

Security
VPN Tracker already supports a variety of encryption methods including AES-128, 192 and 256 for information marked as classified through top secret. We have also added a couple of new items which include the SHA-2 Family of Hash algorithms, offering up to 512 bits of encryption, and Diffie-Hellman (DH) 14+. Have a look at what additional security features VPN Tracker has to offer.

Complete Control – IPsec, L2TP & PPTP
You can of course create IPsec VPN connections with VPN Tracker but now you can also control any existing L2TP and PPTP VPN connections currently in set up in Mac OS X System Preferences.

Device Compatibility and Features
VPN Tracker is Compatible with over 300 VPN Gateways and supports Client Provisioning features from a variety of manufacturers including SonicWALL, Fortinet, NetGear WatchGuard and More. Have a look at our latest vendor related features.

Secure Desktop
This is a dream for end-users everywhere. There is no more need to open a document or a folder only to have your Mac say, oops server not found. Just put that alias, file server, document or any other item onto your Secure Desktop and once you double click, VPN Tracker will make sure the right connection is established and take you exactly where you want to go. Learn more.

For more information please visit our VPN Tracker site or have a look at our news entry.

This update is free for all registered VPN Tracker 5 users.

VPN Tracker 5.4.2 works with the following DrayTek devices: Vigor2110, Vigor2200, Vigor2500, Vigor2600, Vigor2700, Vigor2710, Vigor2800, Vigor2820, Vigor2900, Vigor2910, Vigor2930, Vigor2950, Vigor3100, VigorPro 5300, VigorPro 5500 and VigorPro 5510 Series.

Registered VPN Tracker 5 users update for free!

VPN Tracker 5.4.1 now supports the new TZ 210 Series from SonicWall with its own device profile for this firewall. We value quality and know that you do too. That’s why we’re providing even greater compatibility with many of SonicWall’s powerful devices. We’ve also improved compatibility with an array of Cisco devices.

And for all you small business owners out there, we’ve got the perfect savings bundle for you: The VPN Tracker Business Pack. The bundle contains a VPN Tracker Pro license as well as five VPN Tracker Player licenses – with a savings of 20% off what you’d normally pay. But you’ll have to hurry: The offer just lasts until February 28!

Using Simple Client Provisioning (SCP), VPN Tracker clearly saves your business installation and administration costs. It takes the work and the worry out of remote network connections.

Combining user friendliness with the highest security, equinux’s VPN Tracker is the leading VPN client for the Macintosh Platform. And it’s not hard to see why if you check out the long list of devices it supports here.