Yea if Netgear doesnt fix it I may run the OpenVPN on my UnRaid server instead of the router.
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VPN Primer for Noobs
- Thread starter nayr
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Yea I may install the OpenVPN server on my UnRaid server if this doesn't get resolved by April.
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Revlus
Getting the hang of it
well holy heck... after lots of learning curve and fiddling around...
My setup:
Comcast Netgear C7800 (doesn't have VPN Server software!)
- Using their free DDNS
- Port forwarding OpenVPN Port I chose to the Win10 BI Server
Win 10 BI Server
- Blue Iris installed here
- Installed OpenVPN Server on this - using TUN because I connect over VPN via IOS and frankly, seems easier to configure than TAP
iPhone
- Installed OpenVPN client (had to put all keys inline with the ovpn file to get this to work right)
- Installed BI Mobile App
And for the love of all that is secure.... it works!!
Thanks to this thread and others on here... I now have a secure VPN I can view my cams with remotely! Thanks!
My setup:
Comcast Netgear C7800 (doesn't have VPN Server software!)
- Using their free DDNS
- Port forwarding OpenVPN Port I chose to the Win10 BI Server
Win 10 BI Server
- Blue Iris installed here
- Installed OpenVPN Server on this - using TUN because I connect over VPN via IOS and frankly, seems easier to configure than TAP
iPhone
- Installed OpenVPN client (had to put all keys inline with the ovpn file to get this to work right)
- Installed BI Mobile App
And for the love of all that is secure.... it works!!
Thanks to this thread and others on here... I now have a secure VPN I can view my cams with remotely! Thanks!
awsum140
Known around here
Let me preface this with "I'm not a big fan of IOS or Apple, at all".
I installed a VPN on my Asus router, no problem. Installed OpenVPN client on my Samsung S5, no problem. Imported the .opvn file to the Android client, no problem. Can access BI using UI3 with, again, no problem.
Went to set up my wife's Iphone7. Started the install of the OpenVPN client. Got stuck at how in the heck to get the .opvn file to import into the client. It's on the phone, but none of the options for installing the file work, at all. Gave up in disgust, no problem.
I installed a VPN on my Asus router, no problem. Installed OpenVPN client on my Samsung S5, no problem. Imported the .opvn file to the Android client, no problem. Can access BI using UI3 with, again, no problem.
Went to set up my wife's Iphone7. Started the install of the OpenVPN client. Got stuck at how in the heck to get the .opvn file to import into the client. It's on the phone, but none of the options for installing the file work, at all. Gave up in disgust, no problem.
Revlus
Getting the hang of it
I put the key files inline with the opvn file to get it to finally install correctly on iOS.
I also copied the file over via iTunes
I also copied the file over via iTunes
awsum140
Known around here
When you say "key files inline" what files and inline with what?
I'm a masochist so I'll have another dig at it tomorrow night. I hate to be beaten by a stupid phone, especially an iPhone.
I'm a masochist so I'll have another dig at it tomorrow night. I hate to be beaten by a stupid phone, especially an iPhone.
Email the client1.ovpn file to yourself from your computer. Next open the email on your phone and click the client1.ovpn file you attached. Then select "Copy to OpenVPN." OpenVPN will then open. Next click the Green "+" and then type in your log in username & password. Now click connect.
awsum140
Known around here
Kitsap
Getting the hang of it
I would really like to question the terminology being used. I doubt very seriously if you "installed" a VPN on your Asus router. Most likely you enabled a feature in the firmware of your router and once enabled you proceeded through a configuration process. The term "installed" leads one to believe you downloaded a file or inserted a disc in your computer to install a program.
awsum140
Known around here
Revlus
Getting the hang of it
Don't email that file to yourself!!! It should never leave your network. Download a file manager app, plug your phone into the computer or figure out another secure way to get the file from your computer to your phone. Do not use email, drop box or anything else that can be compromised.
So how do apps like Tiny Cam Pro let you view your camera over the internet? Do they require you to forward ports? Should you use them with a VPN or not use them at all? Is the VPN only if you are using a browser to view the camera?
You can use any app with VPN. You would set upp the app as if you were local. I use, and like, tinyCam.
That is true but if you have to manually add your username and password I don't see an issue.
Hi all. New to all of this as I am setting up a camera system at home, I have learned a ton for my setup with everything here. At the moment have one camera (two from Andy in its box), Blue Iris on a dedicated mini-PC. All external access - I'm pretty sure - shut down on the camera. I have not set up a separate VLAN as I'm still figuring that out.
BI is set up with its web server on but I have not done any configuration for external access eg through my router's virtual server or port forwarding. (BI is awesome btw.)
OpenVPN is set up on my ASUS router, ovpn files created and loaded on my phone and laptop. Access works great, really it was pretty easy to set up.
So my questions, which I'm pretty sure I know the answers to, but it seems almost too easy. While away from my home network, I'm assuming it is as simple as opening up the VPN client, and then accessing the internal BI web server to see my cameras?
And on my laptop, could I not be able to also access the dedicated BI PC via remote desktop connection (I'm on Windows)?
Am I missing anything?
Appreciate all the great advice on the forums.
BI is set up with its web server on but I have not done any configuration for external access eg through my router's virtual server or port forwarding. (BI is awesome btw.)
OpenVPN is set up on my ASUS router, ovpn files created and loaded on my phone and laptop. Access works great, really it was pretty easy to set up.
So my questions, which I'm pretty sure I know the answers to, but it seems almost too easy. While away from my home network, I'm assuming it is as simple as opening up the VPN client, and then accessing the internal BI web server to see my cameras?
And on my laptop, could I not be able to also access the dedicated BI PC via remote desktop connection (I'm on Windows)?
Am I missing anything?
Appreciate all the great advice on the forums.
looney2ns
IPCT Contributor
I hope you're not saying 'yes' I am missing something.......
Thanks for the reply. I will take a look at the app.
awsum140
Known around here
BI app works great.
Important in the context of what I have been doing (VPN setup only) is the good info in the following post. It wasn't clear to me, and I wanted to know before I bought the app, that the app hooked up properly through the VPN.
BI mobile app and VPN - issues connecting