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Doesn't seem like I can use just any software to connect to my server, those only allow to connect to their servers. I just want a couple other options to look at and compare.
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Doesn't seem like I can use just any software to connect to my server, those only allow to connect to their servers. I just want a couple other options to look at and compare.

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@amucinobluedot - Thanks and I was happy to help.
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@amucinobluedot - Thanks and I was happy to help.

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I have a server and just added a firewall. They will open a tunnel to connect via VPN. <br />
They suggested to use: &nbsp;<a href="https://shrew.net/" rel="ugc">https://shrew.net/</a> &nbsp; as my VPN client.<br />
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Seems like an older software, is there anything more modern ? <br />
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I looked up VPN client software but seems most connect to their own servers not mine, like: &nbsp;<a href="https://www.expressvpn.com" rel="ugc">https://www.expressvpn.com</a><br />
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Or can I configure that software to connect to my own server ? &nbsp;It works on pretty much any device and seems more user friendly. I am looking for something like that I can use to connect to my own server.
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I have a server and just added a firewall. They will open a tunnel to connect via VPN. 
They suggested to use:  https://shrew.net/   as my VPN client.

Seems like an older software, is there anything more modern ? 

I looked up VPN client software but seems most connect to their own servers not mine, like:  https://www.expressvpn.com

Or can I configure that software to connect to my own server ?  It works on pretty much any device and seems more user friendly. I am looking for something like that I can use to connect to my own server.

VPN client software

Hardware-based firewalls provide more sophisticated protection for inbound and outbound traffic than the simple Windows software firewall or the basic NAT firewalls found in routers. These devices implement techniques such as stateful packet inspection, deep packet inspection, and content filtering; and may include built-in antivirus and anti-malware protection.

Hardware Firewalls

The Windows operating systems have distinct methodologies for designing and implementing networks, and have specific systems to accomplish various networking processes, such as Exchange for email, Sharepoint for shared files and programs, and IIS for delivery of web pages. Microsoft also produces server technologies for networked database use, security and virtualization.

Windows Networking

Software firewalls, also known as host-based firewalls, provide a layer of software on one host that controls network traffic in and out of that single machine. Most operating systems now include firewall software, but many available software firewalls include central distribution, antivirus systems and disaster recovery.