“Router as OpenVPN client” had never been easier! - OpenVPN in Omada Routers

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In this video we show you how to configure your own site to site to site VPN connection using two TP-Link routers Omada compatible.
Here the configuration done in a ER605 but it also applies to the ER7200 for example.
One of them is configured in Standalone mode and the other one is configured through the Omada Unified Network Management, the Omada Network Controller, so you can see how similar procedures are.
We will use the Network Controller installed in Windows, but it also applies to hardware controllers like the OC200 and OC300.
This type of configuration is very important nowadays not only if you want to link a branch office to your head office, but also if as a Network administrator you need to have permanent access to your Infrastructure servers, NAS, multimedia servers, or just a Remote Desktop Connection.
Hardware seen on this video:
Omada Router ER605 : amzn.to/3ele2Mn
Omada Router ER7206 : amzn.to/3wQU6Ye
Omada Network controller: amzn.to/3ACLNjK 100 devices
Omada Network controller: amzn.to/3ACLNjK 500 devices
We hope this video helps you setup your lan to lan VPN and continue implementing secure ways of telecommuting. Thanks for watching!
Video Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction to Topic
2:06 - Part 1: Setup your OpenVPN Server
5:00 - Part 2: Setup your OpenVPN Client Router
7:12 - Extra Material and Final Thoughts

Пікірлер: 33

  • @shajubaba
    @shajubaba Жыл бұрын

    Hi, thanks for the video. Exactly what I was looking for to simply OpenVPN. If I am understanding correctly, do I need two of these routers to do the OpenVPN server client?

  • @TechnologyMoments

    @TechnologyMoments

    Жыл бұрын

    I have tried many times, many scenarios, and either brand you choose, try to have the same hardware on both ends as it makes things much easier. Also start with simple setups and start steping up security. Never leave it too basic.

  • @PK-pn6rb
    @PK-pn6rb Жыл бұрын

    Very useful video! Is there another video that shows me how to use the OpenVPN Client to setup a site-to-site tunnel from behind a firewall/NAT?

  • @TechnologyMoments

    @TechnologyMoments

    Жыл бұрын

    Not yet on OpenVPN but very viable with site to site IPsec, redirecting the corresponding ports. Thanks for your comments.

  • @marcind4842
    @marcind4842 Жыл бұрын

    Hi, thanks for the video. From the client's network, I can see the computers in the server's network and not vice versa. Is it possible to see the client network from the server network with OpenVPN??

  • @TechnologyMoments

    @TechnologyMoments

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi, as said in 1:10 OpenVPN client access even in routers is different to IP-sec tunnels that let you have access both ways. Try implementing IP Sec tunneling and you will have access both ways. Here the video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/n2inu8GCdq27gKg.html

  • @marceloLoschiBH
    @marceloLoschiBH Жыл бұрын

    Very good!!! I'm using omada er7206 and I need a client to access the resources (more than one) of another client. Without fixed IP on the client would it be possible?

  • @TechnologyMoments

    @TechnologyMoments

    Жыл бұрын

    Sure you can. You can use a Dynamic DNS service such as NoIP or DynDNS. Then you'll connect to an FQDN (name instead of IP), if OpenVPN gets tricky you can always connect using an L2TP/IPSEC VPN

  • @soportenaosistemas5535
    @soportenaosistemas5535 Жыл бұрын

    Hi, Do you know, how to add by dinamic DNS on the "FIELD REMOTE SERVER" for Open Vpn Client Configuration. That field only allow IP format and my public IP is dinamic. Thanks

  • @TechnologyMoments

    @TechnologyMoments

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi we do have experienced the same limitation as for now. It may change in future firmware versions. Let's wait if someone may enlighten us regarding this matter.

  • @thomastommy9864
    @thomastommy98649 ай бұрын

    At 1:23, you say "but not the other way around". How can I make a VPN connection each side can access the other side?

  • @TechnologyMoments

    @TechnologyMoments

    9 ай бұрын

    OpenVPN as a client, at least for this type of router and connection will let you access your main office but not resources in the branch Office. It's sort of unidirectional if I may use such term in IP comms.

  • @shenelgamer746
    @shenelgamer746 Жыл бұрын

    hi.. can i use tplink router to connect to other vpn server like pfsense??

  • @TechnologyMoments

    @TechnologyMoments

    Жыл бұрын

    Sure you can. The only disadvantage may be that in some interfaces you can "tweak" certain parameters and in others you can't, so when you are gonna secure connection in a particular way in both ends, there's a chance you won't find all. This is particularly evident in Unifi gateways.

  • @lxn7431
    @lxn7431 Жыл бұрын

    Hello! I am looking for a VPN router that I can connect my XBOX to, so I can game on different servers of different regions. The model that I'm looking to buy is the TP-LINK ER605. My question is, can I connect NordVPN to this router and does this router meet the requirements for online gaming on different servers via VPN. Please help.

  • @TechnologyMoments

    @TechnologyMoments

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, yopu can use the ER605 (amzn.to/3ele2Mn ) for such connection. First take a look at this : community.tp-link.com/en/business/forum/topic/584974

  • @duranopaulo
    @duranopaulo Жыл бұрын

    Can this work behind the ISP router?

  • @TechnologyMoments

    @TechnologyMoments

    Жыл бұрын

    Hello, yes it does, as long as your ISP let's you forward the corresponding ports. The other option is request for your router to be bridged over the ISP's router.

  • @tobiastromm482
    @tobiastromm482 Жыл бұрын

    It is possible to block internet on client if vpn is down? So the only way to access internet is tru mainoffice gateway?

  • @TechnologyMoments

    @TechnologyMoments

    Жыл бұрын

    There could be ways, only if your clients are not to tech savvy :-), managing DNS and gateways from your DHCP, or, you can implement proxy servers within your organization. Even creating policies at the router where only specific clients can access, making them only have permission through the main office

  • @juliealano5021
    @juliealano5021 Жыл бұрын

    How to get the remote server for the client that you type?

  • @TechnologyMoments

    @TechnologyMoments

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi, in this particular scenario I used two identical Omada ER605, well one in version 1 and the other one version 2.

  • @SourabhBelekar
    @SourabhBelekar Жыл бұрын

    would it work if the client router is behind a NAT ?

  • @TechnologyMoments

    @TechnologyMoments

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, and in particular with OpenVPN it is quite straight through to redirect port and have it working in no time.

  • @SourabhBelekar

    @SourabhBelekar

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TechnologyMoments how can I share this VPN connection over a wireless network ?

  • @Laurie-oq2ok
    @Laurie-oq2ok10 ай бұрын

    Good video, but unfortunately it is NOT the same process to set up an ER605 in standalone mode as using the Omada controller, contrary to the commentary. It would be a useful addition to the series to create a new video showing connecting a standalone ER605 to a popular consumer service like ExpressVPN using openvpn, especially since they (and many competitors) no longer support L2TP or IPsec. Even issues in the ER605 like it's inability to accept a server dns name (only an explicit ipv4 address) will throw off most consumers who don't know how to do a simple dns lookup.

  • @TechnologyMoments

    @TechnologyMoments

    10 ай бұрын

    We appreciate your comments and taking the time to suggest more content to be added our channel. We eventually did both approaches (controller and standalone) for the site to site connection, but nor for this one. We'll do that. As for these routers only accepting IPs and not FQDNs you are absolutely right. This is something we're asked a lot.

  • @raulguajardo1206

    @raulguajardo1206

    8 ай бұрын

    I've tried to connect to Private VPN servers using the same method, it shows is connected but when you look for it in insight tab, I don't see it. Checked my ip address and it doesn't change, any ideas? @@TechnologyMoments

  • @doctorstrange69
    @doctorstrange69 Жыл бұрын

    Hi, is there a way to configure this with NordVPN?

  • @TechnologyMoments

    @TechnologyMoments

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi, well that may be a question for NordVPN support. On our side we can tell you that as most routers in the market, it supports l2tp and pptp client connections on the WAN side of the router. It should as with our VPN providers it also has connected with no problem using L2TP.

  • @jaywilson8122

    @jaywilson8122

    7 ай бұрын

    Curious to know if you got NordVPN to work with the Omada ER605?

  • @StefuCatalin

    @StefuCatalin

    6 ай бұрын

    ​@@jaywilson8122 did u found any solution? I cannot do working, I'm thinking to return this device, i think is a joke...😅

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