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Version 5.2.1 (04/30/2008)

Fixed a rare issue where changing an advanced setting would corrupt the connection. Updating to VPN Tracker 5.2.1 will fix any corrupted connections.
Added support for SonicWALL Simple Client Provisioning. SonicWALL Simple Client Provisioning with VPN Tracker is currently available for the following devices and SonicOS revisions: TZ 180 (SonicOS Standard 3.9 or SonicOS Enhanced 4.0), TZ 190 (SonicOS Enhanced 4.0), PRO 2040/PRO 3060/PRO 4060/PRO 4100/PRO 5060 (with SonicOS Enhanced 4.0), NSA 3500/NSA 4500/NSA 5000/NSA E5500/NSA E6500/NSA E7500 (with SonicOS Enhanced 5.0)
Connection restart handling has been improved
Improved error handling to give more specific error messages
Changed default export options to not lock the connection by default
Improved communication between VPN Tracker and its backend components
Made AirPort SSID support more efficient
Improved performance and reliability of the log
The log will now display a hint when a VPN gateway supplies DNS settings to VPN Tracker but the connection is not configured to use remote DNS
Fixed an issue with certificate-based authorization where certificates would not be exchanged properly, resulting in an authorization failure
Fixed an issue where VPN Tracker would quit when waking up from sleep if more then 50 VPN connections were set up in VPN Tracker
The newspaper in VPN Tracker�s Dock icon is now only displayed unfolded if at least one VPN connection is connected
Fixed a rare issue where a network interface�s IP address was not properly retrieved
Fixed a local privilege escalation. Credit to Kevin Finisterre of Netragard for reporting this issue
Updated and extended many log hints to reflect the feedback received by our technical support team
Fixed a rare condition where a connection would remain in an unstoppable state when resolving a host name failed
If VPN Tracker is assigned a remote DNS from the VPN gateway and �Use DNS Server for� is set to �Automatic� VPN Tracker will now always use this DNS server as global DNS Server if connecting the VPN renders locally configured DNS servers inaccessible
Fixed a race condition when connecting to servers using �Connect to Server� actions

Version 5.2.0 (04/22/2008)

Added support for SonicWALL Simple Client Provisioning. SonicWALL Simple Client Provisioning with VPN Tracker is currently available for the following devices and SonicOS revisions: TZ 180 (SonicOS Standard 3.9 or SonicOS Enhanced 4.0), TZ 190 (SonicOS Enhanced 4.0), PRO 2040/PRO 3060/PRO 4060/PRO 4100/PRO 5060 (with SonicOS Enhanced 4.0), NSA 3500/NSA 4500/NSA 5000/NSA E5500/NSA E6500/NSA E7500 (with SonicOS Enhanced 5.0)
Connection restart handling has been improved
Improved error handling to give more specific error messages
Changed default export options to not lock the connection by default
Improved communication between VPN Tracker and its backend components
Made AirPort SSID support more efficient
Improved performance and reliability of the log
The log will now display a hint when a VPN gateway supplies DNS settings to VPN Tracker but the connection is not configured to use remote DNS
Fixed an issue with certificate-based authorization where certificates would not be exchanged properly, resulting in an authorization failure
Fixed an issue where VPN Tracker would quit when waking up from sleep if more then 50 VPN connections were set up in VPN Tracker
The newspaper in VPN Tracker�s Dock icon is now only displayed unfolded if at least one VPN connection is connected
Fixed a rare issue where a network interface�s IP address was not properly retrieved
Fixed a local privilege escalation. Credit to Kevin Finisterre of Netragard for reporting this issue
Updated and extended many log hints to reflect the feedback received by our technical support team
Fixed a rare condition where a connection would remain in an unstoppable state when resolving a host name failed
If VPN Tracker is assigned a remote DNS from the VPN gateway and �Use DNS Server for� is set to �Automatic� VPN Tracker will now always use this DNS server as global DNS Server if connecting the VPN renders locally configured DNS servers inaccessible
Fixed a race condition when connecting to servers using �Connect to Server� actions

Version 5.1.0 (03/17/2008)

VPN Tracker 5.1 incorporates client provisioning for WatchGuard devices. The client provisioning functionality in VPN Tracker 5.1 is completely compatible with the current Peak- and Core product lines with Fireware 9.x or newer
New VPN Tracker Configuration Guide for WatchGuard devices with client provisioning
New VPN Tracker Configuration Guide for Lancom Devices
Network mask handling during migration has been improved
Log messages during connection migration are more detailed now
The overall stability has been improved

Version 5.0.4 (03/06/2008)

Updated the connection types for LANCOM devices to match current LCOS revisions. Mode Config ("IKE- CFG") is now available and the default. This change applies only to new connections, or when changing the connection type of an existing connection.
Fixed a bug where NAT-Traversal (old style) was performed incorrectly. This prevented traffic from going through the VPN connection for a small number of devices under certain circumstances.
Added a field for entering an existing support ticket number when sending a Technical Support Report
Switching an existing connection to a custom connection type now resets certain settings to a consistent state
Fixed a crash on startup on Macs that are missing standard Mac OS X fonts
Fixed an issue where the on/off slider would remain disabled after a "Connect to Server" action had timed out

Version 5.0.3 (01/28/2008)

In addition to activation using an equinux ID and password, it is now possible to activate an expired demo version using license vouchers.
Quitting the application now executes any stop actions configured for running connections and waits until these connections have been properly disconnected.
VPN Tracker is now more permissive when connecting to remote networks that are a supernet of the locally configured network.
After a first time installation no administrator password will be required to activate or de-activate a license. An administrator password will still be required for updating VPN Tracker, migration from VPN Tracker 4, and for resolving rare error conditions.
Added an additional error status to better reflect proposal check errors in the user interface.
Settings are now reset to their default values when a connection type change makes them invisible or unable to be edited
Several user interface improvements, mostly regarding consistency
Fixed an issue where VPN Tracker would fail to start if run from a different user account.
Fixed a bug in the Technical Support Report creation where occasionally VPN Tracker crash logs were not properly located.
Fixed an issue where an already connected VPN would subsequently fail due to another phase 2 negotiation initiated by the VPN gateway.
Fixed an issue where the VPN Tracker backend would occasionally terminate while the VPN is connected.

Version 5.0.2 (01/05/2008)

Improved rekeying and reconnection behavior when using a large number of remote networks
Improved compatibility with Cisco devices
Improved compatibility when using Client Provisioning with PPP connections
It is now possible to connect to remote networks that are a supernet of the current local network. Please note that using such a configuration may prevent access to your local network.
Fixed an issue where a connection would be dropped shortly after being established.
Remote DNS settings are now properly restored when Mac OS X renews the DHCP lease
Connections in deployment disk images are no longer automatically overwritten
Automatic Deployment now also works if trial version has expired
Added a new warning message when other software is already using the default network ports used by VPN Tracker. VPN Tracker will select other free ports in this case.

Version 5.0.1 (12/12/2007)

DHCP leases will be handled more reliably when connecting via alternative network access methods (such as mobile phones or PPPoE)
VPN Tracker connects flawlessly to Juniper Netscreen devices with Perfect Forward Secrecy (PFS) enabled
Improved handling of connections to multiple networks
SmartCard support can now be tested in demo mode
Static ports (500/4500) are used by default (when using Back to my Mac, dynamic ports should be turned on again in the Preferences)

Version 5.0.0 (12/03/2007)

VPN Tracker 5 was completely rewritten using Apple's Cocoa programming environment
Connection groups simplify administration and remote management
A trafﬁc visualizer displays current speed, max speed and overall trafﬁc for the active connection
After selecting a gateway model, unsupported options disappear automatically to avoid misconﬁguration
The new Dashboard widget provides quick access to the connection list
Single connections can now be started and stopped independently
VPN Tracker 5 connects up to three times faster compared to previous versions
Connection-speciﬁc actions allow for completely automated workﬂows centered around VPN connections
Connections can be started and stopped automatically based on network locations or AirPort networks
Full support for AppleScript
High-performance log with four log levels and context-sensitive troubleshooting hints in plain English
Integrated URL schema for quickly accessing parameters and starting actions
The new VPN Environment Manager analyzes network environments according to their VPN capabilities
Self-contained Technical Support Reports (TSR) provide all required information for equinux Support or your network administrator
Exported connections can be locked to keep individual users from modifying settings
Multiple connections can be exported and stored in a single ﬁle
Self-contained deployment bundles include license voucher, connection settings and the VPN Tracker application for convenient enterprise rollout
Voucher-based online licensing system for large-scale license distribution
Pre-shared keys and XAUTH credentials are now stored safely in the Mac OS X Keychain
Support for military grade security using SmartCards and PKI tokens (two-factor authentication)
Mode Conﬁg for automatic IP assignment (supported by Juniper, Cisco and other vendors)
Support for Cisco EasyVPN and Cisco loadbalancing
Support for SonicWALL DHCP over VPN

Version 4.9.3 (06/28/2007)

Support for D-Link DFL-800
Support for ZyXEL ZyWALL 2WG
Support for Netgear FWG114P
Support for Netgear FVX538 (running Firmware 2.x)
Support for Netgear FVS338 (running Firmware 2.x)
Support for Netgear FVS124G (running Firmware 2.x)
Improved certificate handling

Version 4.9.2 (05/21/2007)

New: Support for D-Link DFL-200 firewall device
New: Support for SonicWALL TZ 180, TZ 180 Wireless, TZ 190, and TZ 190 Wireless devices
New: Support for AVM FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN 7170 (running the "Secure Connection" beta firmware)

Version 4.9.1 (02/22/2007)

Full support for Sidewinder G2, Secure Computing's popular VPN appliance
Support for Mako Networks' centralized VPN gateway solutions
Problems reading essential files are handled correctly
A longer timeout for read/write operations avoids error messages

Version 4.9.0 (11/21/2006)

VPN Tracker now fully supports the newest VPN devices from Collax and Fortinet
VPN Tracker can now start connections automatically when logging in on Intel-based Macs
Long-term stability for connections using NAT-T has been improved on Intel machines
Error reporting for file access issues (read/write) has been optimized
Automatic execution of scripts is now readily available on all supported systems

Version 4.8.0 (09/27/2006)

New: Support for the Netgear FVS124G VPN router
Full support for Watchguard�s latest Firebox X firmware revision (Fireware 8.x)
Compatibility with Cisco Pix devices has been improved
Support for extended XAUTH communication with Cisco devices
VPN Tracker can now deal with stars (*) in pathnames

Version 4.7.0 (06/22/2006)

Improved: DNS parameters are now set correctly when using Mode Config
New: Built-in support for Linksys RV042 and RV082 VPN routers
New: Built-in support for Netgear FVG318 ProSafe Wireless VPN Firewall

Version 4.6.2 (05/16/2006)

Improved: Certificates can be created on Intel Macs
Improved: Mode-Config will work with larger remote networks
Improved: If configured, log files will not be overwritten
Improved: Under certain circumstances, VPN Tracker claimed to many buffers (mbuf)
Improved: Traffic indicator functional under Mac OS X 10.2 and 10.3
Improved: DHCP functions on Intel Macs and with SonicOS Standard
Improved: DHCP requests are performed three times before a connection is stopped
Improved: Connection files can be imported from the "File" menu

Version 4.6.1 (04/05/2006)

Added: Support for NETGEAR FVS318v3 and FVS114 Routers
Added: Support for the equinux VPN Solution for Mac
Fixed: In rare circumstances the connection list was not handled properly

Version 4.6.0 (02/15/2006)

Version 4.5.2 (12/16/2005)

Fixed an issue with DHCP Client Provisioning and SonicOS Standard caused by incorrect UDP checksums

Version 4.5.1 (10/31/2005)

Added workaround for an issue in Mac OS X Server 10.4 causing to create IP packets with corrupt checksums
Increased limit of local/remote networks to 30
Improved automatic NAT-T/IPSec Passthrough detection
Fixed DHCP (SonicWALL) feature for dial-up and some DSL/Cable modem connections
Fixed issues with DNS settings not set correctly when using Client Provisioning
Fixed issue where DNS settings were not restored correctly after stopping VPN connection
Fixed issues with importing certificates and connections
Fixed autostart on login feature
Fixed possible corruption of pre-shared key when deleting connections
Fixed error complaining about missing files during connection start

Version 4.5.0 (09/20/2005)

DHCP over IPSec support for SonicWALL devices
More secure file permissions
New file handling routines
Fixed some minor issues

Version 4.1.0 (07/21/2005)

Support for Load Balancing (Cisco Concentrator)
Better thread locking in the kernel extension
Fixed an issue where outgoing NAT-T packages could cause a stack overflow
Pre-shared key is now sent as UTF-8 string
Fixed an issue where application icon would not display correctly