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Discussion around VPN namespaces

Discussion around VPN namespaces

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mat_fram
Posting Freak
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05-06-2025, 06:55 AM
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I’m checking if this approach actually functions as intended. From what I understand, it appears to route certain app traffic through a VPN, but in a manner similar to an SSH tunnel rather than a standard VPN. This is important because I need to send data to a server on another network without fully trusting that environment. A regular VPN setup wouldn’t suffice, and I also require access to both my local network and remote resources, which a full system-wide VPN can’t provide. I’d appreciate any details about how VPN namespace split tunneling works.
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mat_fram
05-06-2025, 06:55 AM #1

I’m checking if this approach actually functions as intended. From what I understand, it appears to route certain app traffic through a VPN, but in a manner similar to an SSH tunnel rather than a standard VPN. This is important because I need to send data to a server on another network without fully trusting that environment. A regular VPN setup wouldn’t suffice, and I also require access to both my local network and remote resources, which a full system-wide VPN can’t provide. I’d appreciate any details about how VPN namespace split tunneling works.

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lustigknopp
Member
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05-06-2025, 08:19 AM
#2
You're looking to set up split tunneling. The exact steps vary by VPN software, but generally you adjust settings to route specific traffic through separate connections while others go through the main tunnel.
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lustigknopp
05-06-2025, 08:19 AM #2

You're looking to set up split tunneling. The exact steps vary by VPN software, but generally you adjust settings to route specific traffic through separate connections while others go through the main tunnel.

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yrawsome
Member
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05-06-2025, 04:06 PM
#3
Yes, that's correct. VPN split tunneling works differently—it routes traffic only to the remote network when needed, keeping your main server secure and isolated from potential risks.
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yrawsome
05-06-2025, 04:06 PM #3

Yes, that's correct. VPN split tunneling works differently—it routes traffic only to the remote network when needed, keeping your main server secure and isolated from potential risks.

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TheDinomite
Junior Member
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05-06-2025, 04:47 PM
#4
It likely relies on the network interface configuration. If you configure them for LAN use, they won’t connect to the VPN port.
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TheDinomite
05-06-2025, 04:47 PM #4

It likely relies on the network interface configuration. If you configure them for LAN use, they won’t connect to the VPN port.