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What is vpngw?

vpngw is a project to build a VPN gateway and intranet setup for (potentially untrusted) users accessing the internet in a secure and private way.

High VPN throughput (>= 100MBit/s) and easy VPN usability were the main goals.

The project is currently mostly documentation and configuration / script examples. So there is nothing you can just install, but it at least will take you less time than me.

Applications

  • at home: for family, friends, visitors
  • easy VPN selection by choosing the right LAN / wireless LAN
  • later, when more stable: small hotels, restaurants, ...

Components

  • a VPN gateway router
    • uses Debian Linux on standard PC/Laptop hardware
    • relies on a external modem or router for internet access, does not deal with establishing a internet connection by itself
    • establishes one or multiple VPN tunnels to VPN providers
    • when using multiple VPNs, offers simple CPU and VPN throughput load distribution
  • LAN switch and wireless LAN access point
    • TP-Link WR-841N(D) with OpenWrt (same HW as often used by Freifunk project)
    • multiple wireless LAN networks (SSIDs) on 1 device, each VPN has specific SSID
    • multiple LAN ports, each VPN has a specific LAN port
    • separation of VPNs is done using VLANs
  • alternatively, Ubiquiti Access Points (UAP) + optional separate switch
    • UAPs have VLAN support and can be centrally managed
    • if you need wired ports for the users, use a manageable switch with VLANs

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