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<h1>Introduction</h1> | <h1>Introduction</h1> | ||
| − | In this example, we will configure an OpenVPN server, will let Client1 and Client2 communicate, while isolating Client3 to | + | In this example, we will configure an OpenVPN server, will let Client1 and Client2 communicate, while isolating Client3 only to be able to communicate with OpenVPN server |
<h1>Generating certificates for an OpenVPN server</h1> | <h1>Generating certificates for an OpenVPN server</h1> | ||
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3) In Certificate Manager download Server certificate | 3) In Certificate Manager download Server certificate | ||
| + | There are multiple methods of how certificates could be generated, you could follow this tutorial instead: | ||
| + | [[How to generate TLS certificates (Windows)?]] | ||
[[File:Certificate download v2.png|none|thumb|alt=|1000x1000px]] | [[File:Certificate download v2.png|none|thumb|alt=|1000x1000px]] | ||
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1) Connect to WebUI and enable Advanced mode | 1) Connect to WebUI and enable Advanced mode | ||
| − | [[File: | + | [[File:Networking rutos manual webui basic advanced mode 75.gif|none|thumb|alt=|1000x1000px]] |
2) Navigate to '''Services -> VPN -> OpenVPN''' | 2) Navigate to '''Services -> VPN -> OpenVPN''' | ||
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[[File:OpenVPN Client1 v2.png|none|thumb|alt=|1000x1000px]] | [[File:OpenVPN Client1 v2.png|none|thumb|alt=|1000x1000px]] | ||
| − | Remote host/IP address - Public IP of the OpenVPN server's router | + | <ul>Remote host/IP address - Public IP of the OpenVPN server's router |
| − | + | <li>Remote network IP address - 10.0.0.0</li> | |
| − | Remote network IP address - 10.0.0.0 | + | <li>Remote network netmask - 255.255.255.224</li> |
| − | + | <li>And add the certificates from the OpenVPN server - Certificate Authority, Client certificate, and Client key which we downloaded in the Certificate Generation step</li> | |
| − | Remote network netmask - 255.255.255.224 | + | </ul> |
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| − | And add the certificates from the OpenVPN server - Certificate Authority, Client certificate, and Client key which we downloaded in the Certificate Generation step | ||
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4) Press "Save & Apply", enable OpenVPN client and check if the connection is made | 4) Press "Save & Apply", enable OpenVPN client and check if the connection is made | ||
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[[File:TLS Client 1.png||none|thumb|alt=|1000x1000px]] | [[File:TLS Client 1.png||none|thumb|alt=|1000x1000px]] | ||
| − | + | <ul> | |
| − | Common name - common name of the certificate which was generated previously | + | <li>Common name - common name of the certificate which was generated previously</li> |
| − | + | <li>Virtual local endpoint - client’s local address in the virtual network</li> | |
| − | Virtual local endpoint - client’s local address in the virtual network | + | <li>Virtual remote endpoint - client’s remote address in the virtual network</li> |
| − | + | <li>Private network - client's LAN subnet</li> | |
| − | Virtual remote endpoint - client’s remote address in the virtual network | + | <li>Covered network - Which LAN subnet should clients be able to communicate with in the OpenVPN server</li> |
| − | + | </ul> | |
| − | Private network - client's LAN subnet | ||
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| − | Covered network - Which LAN subnet should clients be able to communicate with in the OpenVPN server | ||
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This step should be done on OpenVPN server and all clients that want their LAN subnets be accessible and to access other client's LAN subnets | This step should be done on OpenVPN server and all clients that want their LAN subnets be accessible and to access other client's LAN subnets | ||
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[[File:Deny Client3 rule.png|none|thumb|alt=|1000x1000px]] | [[File:Deny Client3 rule.png|none|thumb|alt=|1000x1000px]] | ||
| + | <ul> | ||
| + | <li>Source interface - OpenVPN</li> | ||
| + | <li>Destination interface - OpenVPN</li> | ||
| + | <li>Source IP - OpenVPN remote IP and LAN subnet of client 3</li> | ||
| + | <li>Destination IP - other client OpenVPN remote endpoints and LAN subnets</li> | ||
| + | <li>Action - Deny</li> | ||
| + | </ul> | ||
| + | This rule will deny all traffic from Client 3 to other clients, but will not interact with traffic, if it's destination is OpenVPN server or it's LAN subnet | ||
| − | + | <h1>See also</h1> | |
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| − | + | <li>[[OpenVPN_configuration_examples_RUT_R_00.07|OpenVPN configuration examples]]</li> | |
| − | + | </ul> | |
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Revision as of 10:30, 28 March 2024
Introduction
In this example, we will configure an OpenVPN server, will let Client1 and Client2 communicate, while isolating Client3 only to be able to communicate with OpenVPN server
Generating certificates for an OpenVPN server
1)Navigate to System -> Administration -> Certificates
2)Generate 2 certificates . Recommended key size is at least 2048 bits for security reasons:
2.1) CA
2.2) Server
3) In Certificate Manager download Server certificate
There are multiple methods of how certificates could be generated, you could follow this tutorial instead: How to generate TLS certificates (Windows)?
For any OpenVPN clients, You will need to generate “Client” certificates, download certificate and key, and send them to the client
Creating an OpenVPN server
1) Connect to WebUI and enable Advanced mode
2) Navigate to Services -> VPN -> OpenVPN
3) Add a new OpenVPN instance with a Server role
4) Create an OpenVPN server with these settings
Virtual network IP address – 10.0.0.0
Virtual network netmask – 255.255.255.224
Client to client – disabled
Certificate files from device - on
5) Press "Save & Apply", enable OpenVPN server and check if the server is online
Connecting clients to the OpenVPN server
1) Navigate to Services -> VPN -> OpenVPN
2) Add a new OpenVPN instance with a Client role
3) Create an OpenVPN client with these settings
- Remote host/IP address - Public IP of the OpenVPN server's router
- Remote network IP address - 10.0.0.0
- Remote network netmask - 255.255.255.224
- And add the certificates from the OpenVPN server - Certificate Authority, Client certificate, and Client key which we downloaded in the Certificate Generation step
4) Press "Save & Apply", enable OpenVPN client and check if the connection is made
5) Repeat this step for as many clients as You need. For this example, we will have 3 clients
Client to Client LAN network communication
1) On the OpenVPN server router, navigate to Services -> VPN -> OpenVPN, Press "Edit" on the server, scroll down and add TLS clients
Add clients which LAN address You want to have access to, in our case, we add all 3 clients
- Common name - common name of the certificate which was generated previously
- Virtual local endpoint - client’s local address in the virtual network
- Virtual remote endpoint - client’s remote address in the virtual network
- Private network - client's LAN subnet
- Covered network - Which LAN subnet should clients be able to communicate with in the OpenVPN server
This step should be done on OpenVPN server and all clients that want their LAN subnets be accessible and to access other client's LAN subnets
1) Navigate to Network -> Firewall -> General settings -> Zones and set OpenVPN zone to forward traffic to LAN
This step should be done on all clients that want their LAN subnets be accessible and to access other client's LAN subnets
1) Create a route to other client LAN networks using WebUI or CLI. To create route from client 1's LAN to client 2's LAN using CLI use this command
ip route add 192.168.20.0/24 via 10.0.0.6
Controlling access with firewall
1) Navigate to Network -> Firewall -> Access Control
2) Create a new deny rule. In this example, we are denying Client 3 from accessing any other clients and their LAN networks
- Source interface - OpenVPN
- Destination interface - OpenVPN
- Source IP - OpenVPN remote IP and LAN subnet of client 3
- Destination IP - other client OpenVPN remote endpoints and LAN subnets
- Action - Deny
This rule will deny all traffic from Client 3 to other clients, but will not interact with traffic, if it's destination is OpenVPN server or it's LAN subnet
