Ok. I was confusing VLANs with VPN. I re-read about them.
Let me try summarizing the situation. Please correct me if I'm wrong.
* Can I configure a VPN with my existing Arris Interactive, L.L.C. TG862G router? Or do I have to have a new router for any VPN, because by definition, it needs its own router?
How can I tell if it supports a VPN?
* If I need a new dedicated router for the VPN, I can get a "like new" Netgear WNDR3800 N600 for $55 - $70.
* Once I know which router to use, I can download OpenVPN and configure it.
OpenVPN - Open Source VPN
It is free with no license?
* There will still be port forwarding, but only the port that is configured on OpenVPN.
Let me see if I understand this much, before asking more questions.
I'll try to answer some of your questions
TG862? I don't think it supports on openvpn server, did a search and could not find anything to say it does. In general, these all in one devices have limited router capabilities.
So in this case, you need some other device (router, pi or pc) to act as the openvpn server. Note that you need a openvpn server, not a client. There are many vpn services out there, but they act as the server and you would need a client to support them, but that is NOT what you want, won't help you for what we are trying to do.
I don't have any experience running a 2nd router to your TG862 or similar. Seems like you will need to port forward one port to the 2nd router, but maybe someone with more experience can chime in.
Based on barboots post, the netgear will support openvpn. In my asus, you don't need to download anything, just need to enable openvpn server. Not sure about the netgear, google is your friend, there should be instructions for setup out there.
openvpn is free, no cost to use.
Randy
Ok, let's see if I understand the situation better now.I have comcast as my internet provider. I use the Arris Interactive, L.L.C. TG1862G as a modem with is connected to my Asus Rt-AC66U router. The arris 1862G also provides my internet phone service. The Asus Rt-AC66U router is configured for OPENVPN. Also on the Asus Rt-AC66U I use parental controls to prevent the cameras from accessing the internet. I use ASUSCOMM.COM for my DDNS.
From your home network, access a service like Whatismyip and get your current IP address. Connect via your VPN and repeat... it should be the same.How would I test that the VPN is working?
Maybe, but this may not be possible with the older Netgear. I installed an alternate firmware in the device. There have been several suggestions... I have only used Gargoyle as it touted a simple set-up.I can get the Netgear WNDR3800 N600, and enable open vpn server.
I log into the router and enable VPN server.
How do I enable the VPN feature on my NETGEAR router using a Windows computer? | Answer | NETGEAR Support
So to connect to the VPN, I download OpenVPN client on my Windows PC, then connect, and go to Whatismyip again?From your home network, access a service like Whatismyip and get your current IP address. Connect via your VPN and repeat... it should be the same.
So I can get the Netgear WNDR3800 N600, but install Gargoyle to create credentials for each client device?Maybe, but this may not be possible with the older Netgear. I installed an alternate firmware in the device. There have been several suggestions... I have only used Gargoyle as it touted a simple set-up.
Gargoyle creates the credentials for your client devices.
You did not mention setting up a DDNS address using a service like No-IP. This is essential unless your ISP offers you a fixed IP, which usually costs.
Thanks.Gargoyle, as an example of open-source firmwares available, replaces the "operating system" of the router. It does everything... and an advantage is it will generate the credentials it will require from your clients to allow them to connect.
Your home internet IP address most likely "changes" routinely. You can't rely on it to find your connection. DDNS provides a way of always finding the new address. Set up it up before you start.
I think you need to start. Unless you are experienced you will run into hurdles as you go, irrespective of how many questions you ask beforehand. Grab that Netgear and flash it with a compatible open source firmware. Plug it in. Connect a computer directly to it. I temporarily enabled WiFi to allow me to move between networks easily. Have a look around and move forward.
Remember to keep notes of everything you do.
Cheers, Steve
Yeah, had it working perfectly for months, until last week on my S8. Still works fine on my Samsung S6. Pretty sure it has something to do with the UDPv4 vs v6 protocal conflict between my XWRT-Vortex based Asus firmware and my S8. My S6 still uses UDPv4 and works fine.@pbc,
Have you exported the client file from your router? That is what the app is looking for.
I have OpenVPN Connect on Samsung S7 no issues, has worked from the moment I installed it.
Ok, I had been researching what routers to get for the past few days.No you do not need your PC to remain connected. It's for initial configuration only. Given your situation, that may take a few re-visits... this is where being able to "WiFi in" to the Netgear will be convenient.
You will need to forward ports in your main router to your VPN router. In Gargoyle it reminds you at the appropriate time during VPN set up, and provides the relevant numbers.
I'm out until you have the requisite stuff.
Cheers, Steve
Great. I'll place an order for the cable modem and router tomorrow.Nothing on your internal network should be effected. Only from outside via your external IP into your network
First thing you should do is disable Nord... As noted all it does is mask your current ip address and hide your browsing info from your ISP and instead is available to a third party who is no better than your ISP and likely worse.... It also slows you down...probably a dumb question, but Ill ask it anyway.
I already have NordVPN for my phone and home pc.
Should setup NordVPN on my ASUS openvpn, or just do the plain Asus OpenVPN using the VPN server option.
Ok, I think I get it now.First thing you should do is disable Nord... As noted all it does is mask your current ip address and hide your browsing info from your ISP and instead is available to a third party who is no better than your ISP and likely worse.... It also slows you down...
Did you forward the VPN port in your main router?I know I am missing something here, like having the access first go through my regular router then to my Asus and cameras.