To use Tunnelblick you need access to a VPN server — your computer is one end of the tunnel and the VPN server is the other end. The Tunnelblick project does not provide access to VPN servers — we are not 'VPN service providers' — we only create the free software that many VPN service providers recommend or provide to their clients.
MCECS provides OpenVPN as the prefered VPN solution for accessing protected MCECS resources (such as printers, and computers that support Remote Desktop or VNC. Once you are connected, your network traffic will be directed through PSU’s networks and it will appear that you are connected physically to PSU’s network.
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For more information, see Export Client Configuration in the AWS Client VPN Administrator Guide. The following troubleshooting information was tested on version 3.7.8 (build 5180) of the Tunnelblick software on macOS High Sierra 10.13.6. This article describes the steps to configure the Remote Access SSL VPN for Macintosh OS X using the Tunnelblick VPN client. The following sections are covered: How to configure SSL VPN for Mac OS X; Feedback and contact; Applies to the following Sophos products.
We offer two configuration options for OpenVPN.
- The Full Tunnel will send all of your network communication from your computer through MCECS networks. For example, if you browse to a website on the Internet, your connection will appear to originate from MCECS.
- CECS or “Split Tunnel” configuration only sends traffic destined for MCECS resources through the VPN connection. Any traffic bound for other sites will travel through your regular Internet Service Provider (ISP).
The Full Tunnel is sometimes necessary if you are attempting to access PSU provided resources that are hosted outside of the University (such as periodical services licensed by the Library) but still require sanctioned connections to be coming from PSU’s own networks.
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Make sure Tunnelblick is completely closed (by left clicking the icon and selecting “Quit Tunnelblick”) before double-clicking the.tblk file. If you cannot load webpages after successfully connecting to the VPN, make sure “route all IPv4 traffic through the VPN” is checked in the settings. Tunnelblick is free software that many VPN service providers recommend or supply to their customers. We do not provide VPN service, just software. For a list of Mac-friendly VPN service providers, see Getting VPN Service. If your VPN was set up by someone else, they are the best source for support. If you set up your own VPN.
Step 1 – Download and install the TunnelBlick client software.
Download location: https://tunnelblick.net/
We recommend downloading the latest stable release for your Mac. Follow the installation directions.
Step 2 – Download and install our TunnelBlick configuration files.
Download location: https://intranet.cecs.pdx.edu/downloads/files/openvpn/current/cecs_mac_openvpn.zip
Download the zip file and extract it in a folder. The TunnelBlick configuration files have an extension of .tblk.
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To run TunnelBlick to provide OpenVPN access in Split Tunnel mode, double-click on CECS.tblk.
To run TunnelBlick to provide OpenVPN access in Full Tunnel mode, double-click on CECS_Full_Tunnel.tblk.
Your configuration should like this:
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If you are having trouble connecting, try these things.
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- Double check that Tunnelblick is installed and runs. You should see a tunnel-shaped icon in the upper right corner of the screen next to the spotlight magnifying glass when the program is running.
- Make sure Tunnelblick is completely closed (by left clicking the icon and selecting “Quit Tunnelblick”) before double-clicking the .tblk file.
- If you cannot load webpages after successfully connecting to the VPN, make sure “route all IPv4 traffic through the VPN” is checked in the settings.