Need help setting up a VPN server

[Crazy]

Is there any guides to setup vpn to access the router when i'm away from home? Thanks.

 

[jksmurf]

Is there any guides to setup vpn to access the router when i'm away from home? Thanks.

Sure, you will probably want to look at Wireguard (WG) as it is pretty quick.
OpenVPN is older, slower but reliable.

Below are ASUS How to's on this to start off with.

Once set up on your router and you have exported the QR code or profile for the client, install the WG (client) App for your iOS or Android or Windows device and import the profile.
Connect; done.

See how you get on, come back and ask questions when you get stuck

Servers on the Router
Wireguard

[Wireless Router] How to set up WireGuard® VPN server? | Official Support | ASUS Global

OpenVPN

[VPN] How to set up a VPN server on ASUS router – OpenVPN | Official Support | ASUS Global

Clients on Remote Devices

WG

Installation - WireGuard

www.wireguard.com

OpenVPN
https://openvpn.net/client/

 

[Tech9]

I use OpenVPN. When travelling "quick" may not matter. First, there may be ISP upload speed limitation; second, there may be mobile device connection speed limitation. In most case one of the two is present.

OpenVPN Connect App, multiplatform:

OpenVPN Connect - VPN For Your Operating System | OpenVPN

Download the official OpenVPN Connect client VPN software for your operating system, developed and maintained by our experts. Get started with our VPN software.

openvpn.net

 

[doczenith1]

I have both WireGuard and OpenVPN servers running when I'm traveling. I've had a few instances where WireGuard (my preferred tunnel) wouldn't connect but OpenVPN would.

Sorta off topic... I've been using the "OpenVPN for Android" app by Arne Schwabe. Thoughts on this app vs the OpenVPN Connect app? The "OpenVPN for Android" mentions open source which I typically gravitate towards when available.

 

[Tech9]

Thoughts on this app vs the OpenVPN Connect app?

I have no reasons to use 3rd party app when the official app is working as expected.

 

[bennor]

Sorta off topic... I've been using the "OpenVPN for Android" app by Arne Schwabe. Thoughts on this app vs the OpenVPN Connect app? The "OpenVPN for Android" mentions open source which I typically gravitate towards when available.

I just use the official OpenVPN Connect app for Android. No issues with it.

OpenVPN Connect - Apps on Google Play

Zero-trust VPN app for use with Access Server & CloudConnexa® by OpenVPN.

play.google.com

Install OpenVPN Connect on Android

Install the VPN client OpenVPN Connect on an Android device and connect to a VPN server.

openvpn.net

 

[Tech9]

It has to be clear all we discuss so far needs public WAN IP address and eventually DDNS service if this IP address is not static. Won't work with common these days CG-NAT ISPs unless IPv6 is supported on all Server, Client and DDNS service. Won't work by default in double NAT configurations as well (ISP equipment with no Bridge Mode option), extra configuration steps are needed. I see in older @Crazy posts they had Tailscale installed at one point and perhaps there was a good reason to do it.

 

[Viktor Jaep]

Is there any guides to setup vpn to access the router when i'm away from home? Thanks.

Alternatively, there's also Tailscale... an easy-to-use Wireguard implementation that allows you access to your local network and devices from anywhere. TAILMON can help get it configured on your router.

 

[jksmurf]

Alternatively, there's also Tailscale... an easy-to-use Wireguard implementation that allows you access to your local network and devices from anywhere. TAILMON can help get it configured on your router.

Yeah, I've tried that TAILMON thing and it's pretty good tbh.

 

[Viktor Jaep]

Yeah, I've tried that TAILMON thing and it's pretty good tbh.

Same. Glad I stumbled across it tbh

 

[Tech9]

Alternatively, there's also Tailscale...

TAILMON - TAILMON v1.0.20 -July 27, 2024- WireGuard-based Tailscale Installer, Configurator and Monitor (THREAD #1 CLOSED)

I'm sorry, I have been editing my last post without reloading, so I did not see any reply yet...

www.snbforums.com

 

[jksmurf]

TAILMON - TAILMON v1.0.20 -July 27, 2024- WireGuard-based Tailscale Installer, Configurator and Monitor (THREAD #1 CLOSED)

I'm sorry, I have been editing my last post without reloading, so I did not see any reply yet...

www.snbforums.com

. Nice find!

 

[Tech9]

Same. Glad I stumbled across it tbh

Cats will rule the World one day.

 

[Seth Harman]

Cats will rule the World one day.

I'm pretty sure they already do.