Template:Networking rutos configuration example openvpn bridge wifi ap use case
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Configuration overview and prerequisites
Prerequisites:
- Two RUTX routers (only the versions, which have WiFi)
- A Public Static or Public Dynamic IP address
- An end device to configure the router (PC, Laptop, Tablet, Smartphone)
The topology above depicts the OpenVPN scheme. The router with the Public IP address (RUTX) acts as the OpenVPN server and other RUTX acts as client. OpenVPN connects the networks of HQ Office and Remote Office. Remote Office will also have a separate WiFi AP for guests.
When the scheme is realized, remote office workers will be able to reach HQ’s internal network with all internal systems by connecting to the router via LAN port or by connecting to a WiFi AP, which is used for work. All traffic apart guest WiFi is going to travel through VPN tunnel. Guest network traffic will go directly to WAN, it will give visitors access to the Internet connection, but nothing else making your company a lot more secure.
Configuring HQ office router
Before you start configuring the router turn on "Advanced WebUI" mode. You can do that by clicking the "Basic" button under "Mode", which is located at the top-right corner of the WebUI.
Note: You will need to do that in both, HQ and remote office routers.
OpenVPN
Generating TLS Certificates
Refer to the TLS Certificates Wiki guide to generate the necessary certificates for the OpenVPN configuration.
Configuring OpenVPN server
Go to Services → VPN → OpenVPN. There create a new configuration by writing New configuration name (you can type anything you want), selecting role Server and pressing Add button. It should appear after a few seconds. Then press Edit. |
Configuring remote office router
Before you start configuring the remote office router, set a static IP address on the device you are configuring the router with (e.g. 192.168.1.10). You can find instructions on how to do that here:
Note: make sure to switch back to automatic DNS and IP address obtaining when you are done configuring the router.
OpenVPN
LAN
Now apply the following configuration:
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Go to Network → LAN and press Edit next to your LAN interface: |
Apply the following steps:
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Configuring OpenVPN client
Go to Services → VPN → OpenVPN. There create a new configuration by writing New configuration name (you can type anything you want), selecting role Client and pressing Add button. It should appear after a few seconds. Then press Edit. |
Now apply the following configuration:
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Guest WiFi
Creating a new WiFi AP
Go to Network → Wireless. There create a new WiFi Access Point by pressing Add button (you can use either, 2.4GHz or 5GHz WiFi). Then you will be forwarded to the configuration window. |
Apply the following steps:
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Now go to Network → Interfaces and press Edit next to your newly created LAN interface: |
Apply the following steps:
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Now apply the following steps:
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Editing Firewall rules
Navigate to Network → Firewall → General Settings. There create a new Zone rule by pressing Add button. Then you will be forwarded to the configuration window. |
Now apply the following steps:
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Go to Network → Firewall → Traffic Rules. There create a new Forward rule by writing a Name, selecting Source Zone (newzone), Destination Zone (lan) and pressing Add button. Then you will be forwarded to the configuration window. |
Now apply the following steps:
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Results
Remote office should now be able to access HQ network resources. To verify the connection you can ping remote RUTX (HQ server) LAN IP and if you get a reply, you have successfully connected to HQ‘s internal network. Also, all LAN addresses, that belong to the work network (192.168.1.0/24), should now be leased to LAN devices by HQ router. |
In order to check the guest WiFi, you simply need to connect to the newly created WiFi AP, then check whether you have internet connectivity and try to ping OpenVPN server LAN IP - if everything is set up correctly, you should not be able to do that. |