ANSWERED Use SSL on Mac OS X Lion

[matte 0]

Hi, I'm new to SSL. I'm using Viscosity and i know is compatible with SSL. I'm following these instructions http://my.hostvpn.com/knowledgebase/30/Stunnel-with-OpenVPN-or-Viscosity-on-Mac-OS-X.html.

I've already installed stunnel, i marked "Bundle with executables" and generated the files. Now i have 5 files:

 

1. AirVPN_GB-Nashira_SSL-443
2. AirVPN_GB-Nashira_SSL-443.ssl
3. AirVPN_GB-Nashira_UDP-443
4. openvpn
5. stunnel

I don't understand for what is needed this command "./stunnel "AirVPN <..> - SSL <..>.ssl"" that i found here https://airvpn.org/ssl/

 

So i have the 5 files, stunnel installed, and Viscosity. Now? 

In my country a direct OpenVPN connection is possible. Should i use SSL or SSH.

 

Sorry but i tried to find a guide on this site.

[Staff 9751]

Hello,

 

in your case connect over OpenVPN directly. OpenVPN over SSH or over SSL should be used only when OpenVPN direct connections are not possible or severely impaired. They should NOT be used in any other case.

 

Kind regards

[matte 0]

Without SSL and SSH my ISP can detected what i'm downloading or can only know i'm using an OpenVPN?

[Staff 9751]

Hello,

 

no, it can't see your traffic content, your traffic real origin and destinations and the applications and real protocols you run.

 

With OpenVPN over SSL or SSH your ISP can detect that you're using SSL/TLS or SSH. With OpenVPN direct connections, your ISP can detect that you're using an SSL/TLS with a typical fingerprint belonging to OpenVPN. So, unless OpenVPN is disrupted, it is in general recommended to connect over OpenVPN directly.

 

Anyway, in order to connect over OpenVPN over SSH/SSL please see here:

 

https://airvpn.org/ssl

 

https://airvpn.org/ssh

 

Do not use Viscosity for that.

 

Kind regards