Astrill Application:OpenVPN Features - Revision history

Veron at 03:38, 7 September 2017

2017-09-07T03:38:59Z

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	'''Note :'''		'''Note :'''

	This feature is available since Windows Vista only or newer. It's not possible on Windows XP as it's missing necessary firewall APIs.		'''''This feature is available since Windows Vista only or newer. It's not possible on Windows XP as it's missing necessary firewall APIs.'''''

Veron at 03:37, 7 September 2017

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	# For example, Utorrent is added from the list. If VPN is off, utorrent is blocked.		# For example, Utorrent is added from the list. If VPN is off, utorrent is blocked.
	# Click '''OK''' to save after adding/removing app from the list.		# Click '''OK''' to save after adding/removing app from the list.


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			'''Note :'''

			This feature is available since Windows Vista only or newer. It's not possible on Windows XP as it's missing necessary firewall APIs.

Veron at 05:02, 26 June 2017

2017-06-26T05:02:43Z

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Veron: /* OpenVPN Options */

2017-06-10T07:54:32Z

OpenVPN Options

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	# '''Encryption''' is to '''Default'''. Default value is optimized for security and speed. Other options are Blowfish, AES, CAST and CAMELLIA. None of these algorithms is cracked up to date, you can use the one you trust most.		# '''Encryption''' is to '''Default'''. Default value is optimized for security and speed. Other options are Blowfish, AES, CAST and CAMELLIA. None of these algorithms is cracked up to date, you can use the one you trust most.
	# Click on the drop down arrow on Mode to show other OpenVPN modes. You can try selecting '''Reliable (TCP)''' mode.		# Click on the drop down arrow on Mode to show other OpenVPN modes. You can try selecting '''Reliable (TCP)''' mode.
	# By default, '''Port''' is set to '''8292''' in Reliable (TCP) mode.		# By default, '''Port''' is set to '''8292''' in Reliable (TCP) mode. You can choose other port by clicking on the drop down arrow.
	# By default, '''MTU''' is diabled in TCP mode.		# By default, '''MTU''' is diabled in TCP mode.
	# A message box will appear that you need to disconnect and reconnect from the server for changes to take effect, click '''OK'''. This message is shown if you're currently connected to a server, otherwise no such message will show.		# A message box will appear that you need to disconnect and reconnect from the server for changes to take effect, click '''OK'''. This message is shown if you're currently connected to a server, otherwise no such message will show.



	== Privacy Settings ==		== Privacy Settings ==

Veron at 07:05, 10 June 2017

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	# '''Fix IPv6 leak''' - If your ISP provides IPv6, your IPv6 address will be leaked as Astrill VPN tunnels only IPv4. In the future, we will support IPv6 as well. In the meantime, you can enable here IPv6 to prevent IP leak.		# '''Fix IPv6 leak''' - If your ISP provides IPv6, your IPv6 address will be leaked as Astrill VPN tunnels only IPv4. In the future, we will support IPv6 as well. In the meantime, you can enable here IPv6 to prevent IP leak.
	# '''Fix WebRTC IP leak''' - Even when you connect to OpenVPN, your real IP may be leaked through WebRTC API which is implemented in firefox and chrome. Enable this fix to prevent IP leak.		# '''Fix WebRTC IP leak''' - Even when you connect to OpenVPN, your real IP may be leaked through WebRTC API which is implemented in firefox and chrome. Enable this fix to prevent IP leak.
			# Click '''OK''' to save changes.

Veron: /* Privacy Settings */

2017-06-10T07:04:37Z

Privacy Settings

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	# Click on '''SETTINGS''' menu then choose '''Privacy...'''.		# Click on '''SETTINGS''' menu then choose '''Privacy...'''.
	# '''Internet Kill Switch''' - Normally Astrill OPenVPN/StealthVPN will reconnect if connection dropped. In case if it doesn't and if this option is enabled, internet conenction will be blocked. You will be prompted to restore internet connection.		# '''Internet Kill Switch''' - Normally Astrill OPenVPN/StealthVPN will reconnect if connection dropped. In case if it doesn't and if this option is enabled, internet conenction will be blocked. You will be prompted to restore internet connection.
	# '''Clear Flash Cookies''' - This clear flash cookies whenever you connect to VPN. '''Flash cookies'''		# '''Clear Flash Cookies''' - This clear flash cookies whenever you connect to VPN. '''Flash cookies''' can track your real location and they cannot be deleted by user easily. Astrill can do it for you.
	can track your real location and they cannot be deleted by user easily. Astrill can do it for you.
	# '''Clear Cookies''' - Clear browser cookies (Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari) whenever you connect to VPN. Cookies are used to remember web site settings and can track you across web sites, so for privacy it's good to clear them frequently. Clearing cookies will log you off from all web sites.		# '''Clear Cookies''' - Clear browser cookies (Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari) whenever you connect to VPN. Cookies are used to remember web site settings and can track you across web sites, so for privacy it's good to clear them frequently. Clearing cookies will log you off from all web sites.
	# '''Fix DNS leak''' - This prevents Windows to leak DNS requests over unencrypted connection. If this option is not enabled, your ISP or anyone monitoring your internet connection can view and poison DNS.		# '''Fix DNS leak''' - This prevents Windows to leak DNS requests over unencrypted connection. If this option is not enabled, your ISP or anyone monitoring your internet connection can view and poison DNS.
	# '''Fix IPv6 leak''' - If your ISP provides IPv6, your IPv6 address will be leaked as Astrill VPN tunnels only IPv4. In the future, we will support IPv6 as well. In the meantime, you can enable here IPv6 to prevent IP leak.		# '''Fix IPv6 leak''' - If your ISP provides IPv6, your IPv6 address will be leaked as Astrill VPN tunnels only IPv4. In the future, we will support IPv6 as well. In the meantime, you can enable here IPv6 to prevent IP leak.
	# '''Fix WebRTC IP leak''' - Even when you connect to OpenVPN, your real IP may be leaked through WebRTC API which is implemented in firefox and chrome. Enable this fix to prevent IP leak.		# '''Fix WebRTC IP leak''' - Even when you connect to OpenVPN, your real IP may be leaked through WebRTC API which is implemented in firefox and chrome. Enable this fix to prevent IP leak.

Veron: /* Application Filter */

2017-06-10T06:41:42Z

Application Filter

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	'''Note :-'''		'''Note :'''

	'''''Application Filter doesn't support UDP protocol. So you need to use the program which support TCP or use Site Filter for filtering such programs.'''''		'''''Application Filter doesn't support UDP protocol. So you need to use the program which support TCP or use Site Filter for filtering such programs.'''''

Veron: /* Application Filter */

2017-06-10T06:31:32Z

Application Filter

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	== Application Filter ==		== Application Filter ==

	'''Application Filter''' is one of the OpenVPN features that will give you options which applications you want to go through VPN.		'''Application Filter''' is one of the '''OpenVPN features''' that will give you options which applications you want to go through VPN.

Veron: /* Site Filter */

2017-06-10T06:27:04Z

Site Filter

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	# Click '''OK''', now all sites will go through VPN even the local sites.		# Click '''OK''', now all sites will go through VPN even the local sites.

	=== Tunnel only ~~those~~ sites ===		=== Tunnel only these sites ===

	This mode will allow you to specify the only sites that you wish to tunnel through VPN. You will have to specify a list of IP addresses(one per line). You can use IP blocks in CIDR format as well, e.g. 12.13.14.0/24.		This mode will allow you to specify the only sites that you wish to tunnel through VPN. You will have to specify a list of IP addresses(one per line). You can use IP blocks in CIDR format as well, e.g. 12.13.14.0/24.

Veron at 05:03, 10 June 2017

2017-06-10T05:03:23Z

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	# By default, '''MTU''' is diabled in TCP mode.		# By default, '''MTU''' is diabled in TCP mode.
	# A message box will appear that you need to disconnect and reconnect from the server for changes to take effect, click '''OK'''. This message is shown if you're currently connected to a server, otherwise no such message will show.		# A message box will appear that you need to disconnect and reconnect from the server for changes to take effect, click '''OK'''. This message is shown if you're currently connected to a server, otherwise no such message will show.



			== Privacy Settings ==

			Astrill protects your privacy and prevents your ISP from monitoring and controlling your online communications and browsing activity. You can use the additional features below for additional privacy and protection.



			[[File:Openvpn_privacy.jpg]]


			# Click on '''SETTINGS''' menu then choose '''Privacy...'''.
			# '''Internet Kill Switch''' - Normally Astrill OPenVPN/StealthVPN will reconnect if connection dropped. In case if it doesn't and if this option is enabled, internet conenction will be blocked. You will be prompted to restore internet connection.
			# '''Clear Flash Cookies''' - This clear flash cookies whenever you connect to VPN. '''Flash cookies'''
			can track your real location and they cannot be deleted by user easily. Astrill can do it for you.
			# '''Clear Cookies''' - Clear browser cookies (Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari) whenever you connect to VPN. Cookies are used to remember web site settings and can track you across web sites, so for privacy it's good to clear them frequently. Clearing cookies will log you off from all web sites.
			# '''Fix DNS leak''' - This prevents Windows to leak DNS requests over unencrypted connection. If this option is not enabled, your ISP or anyone monitoring your internet connection can view and poison DNS.
			# '''Fix IPv6 leak''' - If your ISP provides IPv6, your IPv6 address will be leaked as Astrill VPN tunnels only IPv4. In the future, we will support IPv6 as well. In the meantime, you can enable here IPv6 to prevent IP leak.
			# '''Fix WebRTC IP leak''' - Even when you connect to OpenVPN, your real IP may be leaked through WebRTC API which is implemented in firefox and chrome. Enable this fix to prevent IP leak.