Version 5.2.2 (05/27/2008)
    • Fixed an issue where VPN connections were restarted because of events from network interfaces that were not directly related to the connection (e.g. AirPort when the connection was established over Ethernet)
    • Improved handling of automated connection start/stop when changing AirPort networks
    • Implemented a workaround for a kernel panic on Mac OS X 10.5 systems that occured under some circumstances when network interfaces were removed.
    • The “Cisco Unity” vendor ID is no longer sent to devices that are not known to support this attribute
    • Cisco device profiles are now preconfigured to automatically perform XAUTH when requested by the device. Existing connections will not be modified.
    • Fixed a crash when using an empty user name during Extended Authentication (XAUTH)
    • Fixed a display bug where connection progress was not accurately reflected in the progress bar
    • Adjusted mode config timing when using automatic mode config
    • Reduced the packet size of the first packet when performing SonicWALL Simple Client Provisioning (SCP). This will help connectivity in situations where routers do not deal well with fragmented packets


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)
    • Unterstützung für D-Link DFL-800
    • Unterstützung für ZyXEL ZyWALL 2WG
    • Unterstützung für Netgear FWG114P
    • Unterstützung für Netgear FVX538 (Firmware 2.x)
    • Unterstützung für Netgear FVS338 (Firmware 2.x)
    • Unterstützung für Netgear FVS124G (Firmware 2.x)
    • Verbesserte Verarbeitung von Zertifikaten


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)
    • Unterstützung für Sidewinder G2, den beliebten VPN-Server von Secure Computing
    • Unterstützung für die zentralisierte VPN-Lösung von Mako Networks
    • Probleme beim Lesen wichtiger Dateien werden korrekt verarbeitet
    • Ein längerer Timeout für Schreib-/Lesezugriffe vermeidet Fehlermeldungen


Version 4.9.0 (11/21/2006)
    • Neu: VPN Tracker unterstützt jetzt die neuesten VPN-Geräte von Collax und Fortinet
    • VPN Tracker kann Verbindungen automatisch beim Login aufbauen – jetzt auch auf Intel-Macs
    • Die langfristige Stabilität von Verbindungen mit NAT-T auf Intel-Macs wurde verbessert
    • Die Fehlerbehandlung bei Problemen mit Schreib-/Lesezugriffen wurde optimiert
    • Die automatische Ausführung von Skripten steht jetzt auf allen unterstützten Systemen zur Verfügung


Version 4.8.0 (09/27/2006)
    • Neu: Support für den VPN-Router Netgear FVS124G
    • Die neueste Firmware-Generation der Watchguard Firebox X(Fireware 8.x) wird jetzt vollständig unterstützt
    • Die Kompatibilität mit Cisco Pix-Geräten wurde weiter verbessert
    • Unterstützung für erweiterte XAUTH-Kommunikation mit Cisco-Routern
    • VPN Tracker akzeptiert jetzt auch Sterne (*) in Pfadnamen


Version 4.7.0 (06/22/2006)
    • Neu: Unterstützung für Linksys RV042 und RV082 VPN-Router
    • Neu: Unterstützung für Netgear FVG318 ProSafe Wireless VPN Firewall
    • Verbessert: DNS-Einstellungen werden auch bei Verwendung von Mode Config korrekt gesetzt


Version 4.6.2 (05/16/2006)
    • Verbessert: DHCP Anfragen werden jetzt drei mal gestellt bevor die Verbindungsaufbau gestoppt wird
    • Verbessert: Auf Intel Macs können jetzt auch Zertifikate erstellt werden
    • Verbessert: Mode config geht jetzt auch mit einer großen Anzahl von Remote Netzen
    • Verbessert: Logfiles werden bei entsprechender Konfiguration nicht mehr überschrieben
    • Verbessert: Unter bestimmte Vorraussetztung hat VPN Tracker zuviele Puffer (mbuf) belegt
    • Verbessert: Die Durchsatz Anzeige funktioniert wieder unter Mac OS X 10.2 und 10.3 Verbessert: DHCP geht mit Intel Macs und SonicOS Standard
    • Verbessert: Gespeicherte Verbindungen können mit Hilfe des Datei Menüs importiert werden


Version 4.6.1 (04/05/2006)
    • Neu: Support for NETGEAR FVS318v3 und FVS114 Router werden unterstützt
    • Neu: Unterstützung für die equinux VPN Solution for Mac
    • Verbessert: In Ausnahmefällen wurde die Verbindungsliste nicht korrekt verwaltet


Version 4.6.0 (02/15/2006)
    Neu: Intel Kompatibilität
    Neu: Netgear FVS338 und FVX538 Router werden unterstützt
    Neu: Linksys BEFVP41 wird unterstützt
    Neu: Astaro Security Linux wird unterstützt
    Verbessert: Ein Problem mit NAT-T und einigen Juniper Routern wurde behoben


Version 4.0.0 (05/03/2005)
  • with "Smart VPN", VPN Tracker will automatically follow network configuration changes and sleep/wakeup events, restarting the VPN service when necessary
  • added support for Mode-Config (interoperability with Cisco Concentrator)
  • added Traffic Indicator for incoming and outgoing VPN bandwidth
  • added automatic NAT Traversal/IPsec Passthrough detection for routers doing IPsec passthrough but which are incompatible with NAT Traversal (e.g. Apple AirPort base stations)
  • added support for virtual IP address when using Host to Everywhere topology


Version 1.0.0 (09/24/2002)
  • Added pre-defined connection types for SonicWall and Windows 2000/XP
  • Improved documentation
  • New icon