Hi all,
I'm trying to get an OpenVPN server going at my home and I was hoping I could use my N66U for it instead of installing extra software on one of my servers. The purpose is for safe browsing while using hotspots, etc.
Here's the catch - the N66U isn't externally facing. I have a modem(/router, it does the DHCP and stuff) and a switch first. AND, I need all PCs on the network on the same subnet and talking together.
A network diagram is attached. The written description:
The modem/router (Cisco DPC3825)(A) connects to the internet and provides DHCP. It connects directly to a Netgear ProSafe (B) 5-port switch. The 5th port of this switch mirrors ALL traffic to an IDS (this is crucial - this is why I cannot have NAT on the N66U, so I can see each device on wifi/N66U on the IDS seperately). The switch connects to a PC or two and to the N66U (C). The N66U provides wifi and has a few PCs connected to it.
SO, how can I get this working? For the modem, do I just have to forward the VPN port to the N66U's interface IP? Should I plug the switch into a LAN or WAN port of the N66U? I've tried already with a LAN port and got some errors. Can I use the WAN port and just disable NAT?
I'm familiar with most networking, however I have no experience in the world of VPN. Any help with configuration would be awesome!
I'm trying to get an OpenVPN server going at my home and I was hoping I could use my N66U for it instead of installing extra software on one of my servers. The purpose is for safe browsing while using hotspots, etc.
Here's the catch - the N66U isn't externally facing. I have a modem(/router, it does the DHCP and stuff) and a switch first. AND, I need all PCs on the network on the same subnet and talking together.
A network diagram is attached. The written description:
The modem/router (Cisco DPC3825)(A) connects to the internet and provides DHCP. It connects directly to a Netgear ProSafe (B) 5-port switch. The 5th port of this switch mirrors ALL traffic to an IDS (this is crucial - this is why I cannot have NAT on the N66U, so I can see each device on wifi/N66U on the IDS seperately). The switch connects to a PC or two and to the N66U (C). The N66U provides wifi and has a few PCs connected to it.
SO, how can I get this working? For the modem, do I just have to forward the VPN port to the N66U's interface IP? Should I plug the switch into a LAN or WAN port of the N66U? I've tried already with a LAN port and got some errors. Can I use the WAN port and just disable NAT?
I'm familiar with most networking, however I have no experience in the world of VPN. Any help with configuration would be awesome!
