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IPsec on Mac OS X Panther?
ItsMr.Data wants to take a bite out of this issue: "I just got a new PowerBook with Airport. I wish to use it in the wireless network at the university I attend. The problem is that the university uses BlueSocket to secure the WIFI connections. The BlueSocket gateway is configured for IPsec tunnels. The client tool that BlueSocket provides does not work properly under Panther. I was told by the network department that it would be up to me to find a solution until BlueSocket comes out with an updated client. Being a poor college student, I would like to find a cheap or free solution. I have never worked with VPNs or IPsec. Do any Slashdot readers have any good ideas?"
The IPSec facilities in Panther should be more than sufficient for what you need. In my experience (in very nearly the exact same situation, as well as similar ones at corporation), the hardest part is wrangling the proper information out of your support staff. First you have to find someone who know WTF you're talking about. then they have to find the information. then they (may) have to get approval to give it to you. that generally involves convincing some clueless administrative type that you're not an 3vi1 h4xx0r. and then they have to actually give it to you. and the odds of getting the info right on the first try is not so good.
my biggest bit of advice is find some friendly, knowledgeable admin, find out what she likes to drink, and buy her lots of it.
i speak for myself and those who like what i say.