Configuring a VPN relay server for remote access to your home connection.
Configuring a VPN relay server for remote access to your home connection.
Sounds like your issue is with configuration of your software or your firewall. I am doing the exact same thing with OpenVPN. Make sure your server firewall allows traffic inside the VPN network, also make sure your client (the computer you are trying to access) also allows traffic within that virtual network. You gonna need to share details, what OS are you using for your server, what firewall, what is your client OS, firewall, your vpn configuration, your firewall configuration(s).
I'm initiating this process and attaching some images. I'm running Windows 10 with the latest update, the version bundled with the Windows Sandbox. I've followed the instructions from the website https://pureinfotech.com/setup-vpn-server-windows-10/, which is generating the VPN via built-in connections. I encountered an error, so I saved the setup as someone else's account. Checked the Windows Firewall and permitted remote access, but the issue persisted. I looked online and was advised to test connectivity by pinging my home computer's IP, though the request timed out. I'm unsure how to resolve it and will share my SoftEther images later.
The issue might be due to a router configuration error or a misinterpretation of the status. Also, opening port 1723 doesn't necessarily mean it's closed—check your router's logs or settings for accurate details.
There are private/internal addresses and public external addresses. The internal ones are the default IPs assigned to all devices, while the external IP is the one your router uses. The IP you enter for the internal host should match your computer's actual public IP, which you can verify using CMD commands like ipconfig. Everything appears normal from what you observed in the photos. Remember, both internal and external IPs can change; to keep a fixed internal IP, you must set it in your computer's settings and assign a non-used static address. For a fixed external IP, you need to reach out to your internet service provider. By default, all ports are blocked and you must open or forward them as needed. EDIT: Never share your external IP—it appears in both images and starts with 154.160.
Thank you for your feedback. It seems the router might be blocking the ports. I’m unsure about the exact setup, but I can guide you through it. Let me know if you’d like step-by-step instructions.
Check your router's WAN settings to see if it matches the external IP shown in the diagrams.
I think your internet service provider could be employing Carrier Grade NAT, making it harder to open ports