I need to setup a VPN server to access BlueIris at my home remotely. I have setup Pritunl at work but that is Ubuntu Linux and was actually pretty simple to setup as a VM. At home, I need to setup VPN on a Windows box. What are most using and is there a good tutorial out there that I can use to help me with the setup?
Any good tutorials on setting up/configuring VPN on Windows for remote BlueIris access?
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SouthernYankee
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most of us use OpenVPN. It is an option on some routers. I use ASUS router behind my comcast router/mode. The comcast modem/router is set in Pass thru/by-pass/bride mode. Takes less than 15 minutes to completely set up.
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I’ve been using Zerotier for a few months For remote access. No open ports are required on the router.
SouthernYankee
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Zerotier uses p2p. p2p is not secure.
Use openvpn. Most forum members use openvpn.
Use openvpn. Most forum members use openvpn.
Help me understand this a bit better. ZT has gotta be better than open or re-directed ports though-- right? Even a cheap lock deters most thieves-- how bad is the p2p hole?
Think of it as self-managed, encrypted virtual networking. It is neither fair nor accurate to see it as simply a Napster-type p2p.
I've not read of any security issues.
SouthernYankee
IPCT Contributor
Zerotier has a man in the middle. They read all your data. Who are there? Do you trust them ? Do you trust the servers and service they use ?
OpenVpn has no man in the middle.
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My general VPN post
There are two types of VPN, do not get them confused.
The type depends on where the traffic conversation originates
1) origination: local home network, destination the internet.
This type of VPN is purpose to hides your activity from the internet, it is outbound, it normally costs a monthly fee to use. Direction is from your home PC to the internet, going to your bank, google, porn sites,,,, this not what you want. This VPN uses a VPN server that is in the middle of your communications.
2) Origination: the internet world wide web, destination: your home network.
This VPN type is used to provide a secure connection onto your local network, in bound to you local home network, from your office computer, your cell phone in your car, tablet at the coffee shop.. This is what you want, it does not have a monthly fee and is normally completely free. OpenVPN is this type of VPN.
If you home internet provider is a cellular network, then DDNS (dynamic Domain Name System) may not work, the DDNS is needed for most Inbound VPN services (OpenVpn) to get your home IP address (it is not static) so OpenVPN may not work for you.
Look at ngok or Hamachi for remote access to a home cellular network (I have NOT used these)
A video on the paid VPN.
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OpenVpn has no man in the middle.
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My general VPN post
There are two types of VPN, do not get them confused.
The type depends on where the traffic conversation originates
1) origination: local home network, destination the internet.
This type of VPN is purpose to hides your activity from the internet, it is outbound, it normally costs a monthly fee to use. Direction is from your home PC to the internet, going to your bank, google, porn sites,,,, this not what you want. This VPN uses a VPN server that is in the middle of your communications.
2) Origination: the internet world wide web, destination: your home network.
This VPN type is used to provide a secure connection onto your local network, in bound to you local home network, from your office computer, your cell phone in your car, tablet at the coffee shop.. This is what you want, it does not have a monthly fee and is normally completely free. OpenVPN is this type of VPN.
If you home internet provider is a cellular network, then DDNS (dynamic Domain Name System) may not work, the DDNS is needed for most Inbound VPN services (OpenVpn) to get your home IP address (it is not static) so OpenVPN may not work for you.
Look at ngok or Hamachi for remote access to a home cellular network (I have NOT used these)
A video on the paid VPN.
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Hacked VPNs
Report: No-Log VPNs Reveal Users' Personal Data and Logs
A group of free VPN (virtual private network) apps left their server completely open and accessible, exposing private user data for anyone to see. This lack of basic security
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Naked Security – Sophos News
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check your router to see if it works with something like Open VPN.