May 29, 2017 - Allow VPN traffic through your router to macOS Server. Launch Airport Utility. Select your router and click Edit. Select the Network tab at the top. Under Port Settings click the +. Type VPN in the Description. In Public UDP Ports type in 500, 1701, 4500. Check your Mac OS X Server firewall, too. Use of an external firewall-gateway with an embedded VPN server is recommended. (NAT passthrough is something best avoided.) Also ensure your ISP is not blocking VPN connections. There are ISPs that block server-oriented ports on the residential service tier. (If you're on a business-class tier, ignore.
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The VPN service included in OS X Server is a lightweight, easy-to-setup server component that allows end-users remote access to corporate data. By utilizing public networks, such as the Internet, VPN creates a secure tunnel that encrypts two-way communications between two end-points.
VPN is a must-have tool for employees working off-site or users who wish to access data on their home computers securely. It can also be used as a means to safely browse online when connected to public Wi-Fi. Configure a VPN service.