equinux has released a new update for VPN Tracker, its IPsec-based Mac VPN client software. The tool is deliberately designed to mimic iChat, and can automatically connect to a VPN based on current location, as well as perform routine start-up tasks such as checking mail and mounting appropriate volumes. equinux claims to support over 300 VPN devices, from companies such as Cisco, Netgear, Nortel and more.

Version 5.2 brings with it support for SonicWALL gateway firmware, through a Simple Client Provisioning feature in the Profession edition. SonicWALL in turn supports VPN Tracker through SonicOS Standard 3.9 or higher, which is shipped alongside SMB products beginning with the TZ 180, and SonicOS enhanced 4.0, accompanying PRO and NSA options. VPN Tracker requires Mac OS X 10.4 or later, and costs anywhere between $128 for a single Player-edition license to $370 or more for Professional licenses.