Best device to run VPN server for home network access

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Hi everyone

What is this subs recommendation on the best device to use for VPN gateway in my home network? Currently have a Raspberry Pi running PiVPN but would with PiVPN no longer being supported, I want a more permanent solution as I am worried the VPN will suddenly stop working or the Raspberry Pi will fail.

Ideally, I want to be able to access all devices on my home network. This would include PCs, printers and IP cameras. I also should add that I am overseas and this device would be installed on my parents home network.

Thanks in advance!

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It’s easy to use OpenVPN on Raspbian. Instructions (includes Pi-hole, which I also highly recommend):

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I installed wireguard alongside pivpn, and I liked it so much I uninstalled pivpn. It’s my current VPN solution, mostly used from my iPhone & iPad when away from home.

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If you have a server and a Docker environment, you can get a Wireguard container up in minutes.

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Asus router that supports Asus merlin. You’ll have OpenVPN up and running in 15 minutes.

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I use VirtualBox with a VM with a Bridged Network Adapter running OpenVPN. You don’t need a separate device.

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Source for no more pivpn support

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Thanks heaps for the link. I will check it out

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Did you install it from source?

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Oh that is interesting. May i ask why you prefer it? Also would I need to setup wireguard on all devices on the home network (eg IP cameras, wireless printers) or would I be able to configure the server to let me access these device from an external network?

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That does look impressive. Wonder where I could buy one locally. Have you used one yourself?

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Yeah I am worried that the Raspberry Pi might fail or the SD card would fail.

I will look into Synology NAS. I am in New Zealand and the home network is in Ireland so it is not possible for me to pop over if something happens the Pi.

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Will wireguard allow me to access things on the network such as IP cameras?
Would the server need to be in the local network?

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Something with a cortex A53 or B53 chip.

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Sounds good! Sadly at the moment our router is provided by ISP and we don’t have access to admin settings.

Could I place another router inside the network and make it work or would having 2 routers cause issues?

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Would require that the VirtualBox server be powered on all the time? An alternative would be a fanless PC with 2 NIC ports running Opnsense/pfSense?

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Is there a tutorial on how to set this up?

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I have thought about that! Only issue is there is not any laptop/PC that is always running on the home network. Would need to get such a machine.

I have been using a Pi but I am worried about it or the SD card failing

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PiVPN isn’t being supported anymore

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