256 Bit AES Encrypted Personal VPN Servers
256 Bit AES Encrypted Personal VPN Servers
Several customers have asked for maximum encryption servers. While not necessary for everyday use as the standard 128 bit encryption is quite safe, we are now providing a 256 bit AES encrypted option for those who have asked.
This is state-of-the-art, maximum encryption as used by governments and major corporations for top secret work. There is no extra charge to use the 256 bit AES encrypted servers. Just add the configuration file as shown below and it will show up as an option when you log in.
If you are looking for maximum speed, please use the regular servers. There is extra overhead in the higher encryption and these servers, while theoretically more secure, will be slower.
The servers are available in both TCP and UDP. Use the UDP server as your first choice, it will be the fastest option. Use TCP in places where UDP is blocked on your network.
Windows Users:
1) Download the 256 bit AES encryption configuration file SB_256_UDP or SB_256_TCP.
Save to the directory below that corresponds to your installation.
For users of the Windows 32 (XP) version of SurfBouncer, the location of the config directory is
C:\Program Files\SurfBouncer OpenVPN\config
For users using the Vista or Windows 7 32 bit version of SurfBouncer, the location is
C:\Program Files\OpenVPN\config
For users using the Vista or Windows 7 64 bit version of SurfBouncer, the location is
C:\Program Files\OpenVPN\config (x86)
2) When launching SurfBouncer, right click on the OpenVPN GUI icon. To log into the 256 bit AES servers, select the SB_256 connection option.
Mac Users:
1) Download the 256 bit AES encryption configuration file SB_256_UDP or SB_256_TCP.
2) For Tunnelblick users using the beta versions prior to March 3, 2010, download the file and place in your home directory, library, openvpn folder.
For Tunnelblick users with version 3.0 or greater, download the file and place in your home directory, Library, Application Support, Tunnelblick, Configurations folder
In some cases, the Mac will save the file with a '.txt' extension. Remove the .txt to use the file. The file name should end with '.ovpn'. After copying the files, exit Tunnelblick and restart it. It may ask you for your Mac password before allowing the VPN login to appear.