Published by Jan Nutbroek on 2018-07-15
1. The App gets notified of changes in macOS network connection status and immediately takes the required actions.
2. VPN Monitor is a status bar application to immediately reconnect a dropped VPN connection.
3. VPN Monitor does not include a VPN subscription and will not block outgoing traffic while the VPN connection is down.
4. See VPN Monitor's built-in help for details on correct VPN configuration.
5. There is no CPU and energy intensive 'status polling' involved (as in AppleScripts or other Apps).
6. Its efficient connect, reconnect and fallback approach ensures carefree operation.
7. VPN Monitor is completely ad-free, safe and private.
8. For IKEv2 support please use the app "VPN Monitor IKEv2".
9. At least one 'default' VPN service should be configured under macOS.
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Or follow the guide below to use on PC:
Select Windows version:
Install VPN Monitor app on your Windows in 4 steps below:
Download a Compatible APK for PC
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- No need to enter VPN account information
- Reconnects L2TP & Cisco IPSec
- Reconnects PPTP (macOS 10.11 or earlier)
- Fallback feature for unresponsive VPN servers
- Safe network option (standby on whitelisted networks)
- Temporary disconnect
- Auto connect at App startup
- HUD panel with status information
- Desktop notifications
- Heartbeat
Note: VPN Monitor does not include a VPN subscription and will not block outgoing traffic while the VPN connection is down. At least one 'default' VPN service should be configured under macOS. See VPN Monitor's built-in help for details on correct VPN configuration. For IKEv2 support, please use the app "VPN Monitor IKEv2".
- Keeps the user connected all the time and quickly reconnects if dropped from the office VPN.
- The app has a small price and is worth it to avoid frustrations and wasted time.
- The support team is responsive and fixes issues quickly.
- The app has more features and better support than other VPN apps.
- Works extremely well for road warriors.
- The whitelist for network SSIDs is based on the MAC address of the device, which can be inconvenient when roaming between different hotspots with the same SSID.
- The app initially had a problem with an older OSX.
- The app does not currently support IKEv2 format, which some users may prefer.
- The availability of VPN Monitor IKEv2, mentioned in the app listing, is uncertain.
Saves time and frustration.
Best in the Store
Great little app, but...
Doesn't recognize my VPN profiles (Mac OS Mojave)