Connecting to your home network to transmit data through a network protocol on a device with specific software
Connecting to your home network to transmit data through a network protocol on a device with specific software
Hello, your query is quite particular and likely not shared by others. Because it’s during the holidays I’ve arranged the illumination in my home, and on weekends I perform a light display synchronized with music. The actual control of lights for the soundtrack happens using analog equipment, while the music itself is managed through a Mac running Qlab software. I prefer Qlab because of its flexibility—it lets me schedule audio playback and adjust volumes directly on the computer. Its main benefit is remote access via an app using OSC protocol, which works well with my phone.
I need to connect to my home network from my iPhone while not connected to it, using the Qlab Remote app. I’m open to suggestions but want a free solution. I know an old Dell Optiplex 390 I received for free, running Windows 7, which I use for a Minecraft server that stays online.
Additional details: My ISP is Xfinity/Comcast; my home network uses Google Nest; the modem connects via Ethernet to the router, which has mesh access points. Qlab’s listening port is 53000 UDP/TCP, and it operates on macOS. I already have a DHCP domain set up for the server, and OSC messages must reach its local IP (192.168.86.21). My Mac is a 2016 MacBook Pro with Monterey, and I’m considering using a VPN—preferably free.
Any advice on connecting from my iPhone to the network without being online?
I attempted to configure a WireGuard server but may have missed steps. Do you have a tutorial or video that covered setting up a Raspberry Pi?
I used a written instruction from an unknown source. Jeff Geerling posted a video on his blog about creating your own private WireGuard VPN using PIPPN.
I support WireGuard. There are many guides available, but piVPN is the best option. It’s a straightforward package that configures OpenVPN or WireGuard and allows easy peer addition and management. Just enable a port on your router (simple with Google Nest Wi-Fi) for WireGuard.
When a pihole is active on the same machine, you can also direct traffic through it for go ad blocking.
Yes, it would noticeably reduce browsing speed when sending data through a VPN. I’d keep things simple here, though it’s definitely achievable.