Secure connection for remote access to home servers via VPN
Secure connection for remote access to home servers via VPN
You're planning to set up a VPN tunnel from your home network to your work laptop and phone. You're using an Ubiquiti USG 3P router and Unraid for your main server. Let's break this down and outline the steps you'll need:
1. **Choose a VPN Solution**
- Research open-source or commercial VPN tools compatible with your setup (e.g., OpenVPN, WireGuard, IKEv2).
- Consider ease of configuration and support for mobile devices.
2. **Set Up the Router**
- Install the USG 3P router on your home network.
- Configure it to support VPN traffic (usually via DHCP or static IP).
3. **Connect Devices via VPN**
- On your work laptop and phone, install the chosen VPN client.
- Connect using the VPN credentials provided by your router.
4. **Secure Your Server with Unraid**
- Install Unraid on your main server.
- Configure it to host your file server and ensure it's accessible over the VPN.
5. **Test Connectivity**
- Verify that access to your file server works from both home and work devices.
- Check for stable internet performance and security.
If you need specific software links or detailed instructions for any step, let me know!
Deploy WireGuard inside a Docker image on Unraid. Connect the tunnel and you're ready to go.
What’s causing issues with your laptop? You can enable split tunneling, though it requires more advanced settings. It won’t function properly if your home network uses the same subnet as 192.168.1.1 because most networks share that address, leaving the VPN client confused about routing. However, when you’re on a remote connection with a different subnet than your local LAN, it should work. The advantage is standard traffic travels uninterrupted and isn’t hindered by the VPN, but accessing your NAS IP will be routed through the VPN connection.