Imagine that you’re travelling overseas, or the government are
playing with the DNS to stop access to your favourite websites, what
could you do? Well the solution is to use OpenVPN to bypass all
government restrictions. VPNBook offer connections using Port 53 to
sidestep firewalls or state regulation.
When you’re in the Middle East, or a country that disapproves of social media (eg China disapproves of Facebook and Google), use OpenVPN, which takes all of 2 or 3 minutes to install. Coupled with VPNBook’s VPN certificate for Port 53, you become bulletproof, and not even the Chinese government can detect or stop you.
To Install OpenVPN – takes 2 or 3 minutes to install
1) Download the OpenVPN software from http://openvpn.net/index.php/open-source/downloads.html. You need the “Windows Installer”.
2) Once the file is downloaded, right click the file to start the install process, then “Run as administrator“. Note for Vista and Win 7 users, you need to install OpenVPN as administrator.
3) Click “Next” and then agree to the Terms of Service.
4 ) You’ll see “License Agreement”
I Agree
5) Have all components selected (make sure all have checkmarks) and the click “Next“.
6) Choose install path – this will be c:\ProgramFiles\OpenVPN
Now click “Install“.
In the security window that pops up select “Install“.
8) Installation Complete Screen.
Click “Next“.
9) Click “Finish“.
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Extra information on using Winzip to download the certificate are here, if you haven’t used Winzip before.
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Now we install the Certificate to connect to VPNBook on Port 53 (Needs Winzip)
1) Now we download the Certificate for UDP Port 53 access.
2) Download OpenVPN certificate (Marked UDP Port 53) and unzip it
3) Unzip the certificate file – it has 2 files inside. Both are critical. Extract the files to c:\ProgramFiles\OpenVPN\config or copy them to this directory.
4) If you don’t know how to use Winzip, don’t worry, we can use cut and paste instead. We can use Windows Explorer – Copy the 2 files, Navigate to “c:\program files\OpenVPN\config” and paste the two configuration files you just downloaded into this directory.
(vpnbook.crt is a security certificate and vpnbook-udp53.opvn is the config file).
6) Enter your VPNBook user name and password into OpenVPN (these are obtained from http://www.vpnbook.com).
Congratulations! Your connection is now ready to use!
Select “Disconnect” when you are ready to end your session – but lets test that you are running a Romanian IP first.
That was easy, right?
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Where to find the OpenVPN icons…to launch it next time.
Excellent tutorials for setting up OpenVPN on Mac, Vista and Linux are here: http://www.foxyvpn.com/tutorials/
My thanks to VPNbook.com. Good luck with the community project, and I hope you get lots of donations to buy new servers. Thanks for offering such a great service, which is free, and allows everyone to learn how to use a VPN:)
When you’re in the Middle East, or a country that disapproves of social media (eg China disapproves of Facebook and Google), use OpenVPN, which takes all of 2 or 3 minutes to install. Coupled with VPNBook’s VPN certificate for Port 53, you become bulletproof, and not even the Chinese government can detect or stop you.
Why is OpenVPN Recommended by VPNBook compared to VPN’s in Windows 7?
- * Faster VPN
- * More Secure VPN – AES 256 Encryption
- * Stops DNS Leaks from Windows operating System
- * Bypasses all Firewall restrictions
- * Bypasses government restrictions
- * It’s bulletproof.
- *No government restrictions can suspend Port 53
To Install OpenVPN – takes 2 or 3 minutes to install
1) Download the OpenVPN software from http://openvpn.net/index.php/open-source/downloads.html. You need the “Windows Installer”.
2) Once the file is downloaded, right click the file to start the install process, then “Run as administrator“. Note for Vista and Win 7 users, you need to install OpenVPN as administrator.
3) Click “Next” and then agree to the Terms of Service.
4 ) You’ll see “License Agreement”
I Agree
5) Have all components selected (make sure all have checkmarks) and the click “Next“.
6) Choose install path – this will be c:\ProgramFiles\OpenVPN
Now click “Install“.
In the security window that pops up select “Install“.
8) Installation Complete Screen.
Click “Next“.
9) Click “Finish“.
*****
Extra information on using Winzip to download the certificate are here, if you haven’t used Winzip before.
*****
Now we install the Certificate to connect to VPNBook on Port 53 (Needs Winzip)
1) Now we download the Certificate for UDP Port 53 access. - Go to www.vpnbook.com
- OpenVPN Tab.
- UDP 53 Certificate.
2) Download OpenVPN certificate (Marked UDP Port 53) and unzip it
3) Unzip the certificate file – it has 2 files inside. Both are critical. Extract the files to c:\ProgramFiles\OpenVPN\config or copy them to this directory.
4) If you don’t know how to use Winzip, don’t worry, we can use cut and paste instead. We can use Windows Explorer – Copy the 2 files, Navigate to “c:\program files\OpenVPN\config” and paste the two configuration files you just downloaded into this directory.
(vpnbook.crt is a security certificate and vpnbook-udp53.opvn is the config file).
Now we’re ready to connect to OpenVPN.
5) Right click on the OpenVPN icon in the system tray (lower right hand corner of your screen), and select “Connect” from the menu.
6) Enter your VPNBook user name and password into OpenVPN (these are obtained from http://www.vpnbook.com).
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Username: freeopenvpn
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Password: J8hfCiu6W
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Click “OK“
7) Connected log appears – Congratulations… you are now running a VPN using Port 53.
As OpenVPN is connecting the log will fill with information. This is normal. Once completed you will be connected to your new VPN!Congratulations! Your connection is now ready to use!
Select “Disconnect” when you are ready to end your session – but lets test that you are running a Romanian IP first.
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To Test that you’re running on a Romanian IP – and get a pretty Romanian Flag
Click on this link: www.dnsleaktest.com
That was easy, right?*******
Where to find the OpenVPN icons…to launch it next time.
- Right click the desktop icon and select “Run as Administrator”.
- System tray (on the bottom, by the clock). Right click the icon, vpnbook-udp53, connect.
- Start > All Programs > OpenVPN > OpenVPN icon (2 terminals and a planet Earth icon)
- Notice the colour of the terminals. Red terminals = not logged on. Yellow terminals = awaiting passwords. Green terminals = connected and working okay.
Why is OpenVPN Recommended compared to VPN’s in Windows 7?
- * Faster VPN
- * More Secure VPN
- * Stops DNS Leaks from Windows operating System
- * Bypasses all Firewall restrictions
- * Bypasses government restrictions
- * It’s bulletproof.
Excellent tutorials for setting up OpenVPN on Mac, Vista and Linux are here: http://www.foxyvpn.com/tutorials/
My thanks to VPNbook.com. Good luck with the community project, and I hope you get lots of donations to buy new servers. Thanks for offering such a great service, which is free, and allows everyone to learn how to use a VPN:)
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