VPN options

[Harl0]

I've built a VPN server using a the Raspberry PI 3. Worked OK, but couldnt really handle the load.

I've also tried running a VPN server directly from my router, which worked much better but has the same drawback as with the Raspberry PI, certficiates. Using OpenVPN I have to manage various certificate files as one per device is required.

Since then, I've been using a private VPN service and am very happy with the result. If you shop around you can get one for around £8 per month with the ability to apply the VPN directly to your router, mobile or computer via an app etc.

 

[Avalon]

I've built a VPN server using a the Raspberry PI 3. Worked OK, but couldnt really handle the load.

I've also tried running a VPN server directly from my router, which worked much better but has the same drawback as with the Raspberry PI, certficiates. Using OpenVPN I have to manage various certificate files as one per device is required.

Since then, I've been using a private VPN service and am very happy with the result. If you shop around you can get one for around £8 per month with the ability to apply the VPN directly to your router, mobile or computer via an app etc.

Is this a cautionary tale? Did you forget to say 'Learn from my mistakes, don't try running encrypted VPN connections with meaningful levels of encryption on them or it will suck. Also avoid paying £96 a year for services that should cost less than half of that from a reputable supplier.'

I only ask as if that's what you're trying to say, it sounds like very good advice.

I don't get the certificates comment though - if you install a Pi as a VPN enabled proxy you can connect as many devices to it as you want, same with a router. What you need to ensure is that the traffic can't fail over to an unencrypted connection if the VPN drops, some apps struggle in this respect and those Linux ISO's need to be private or everyone will be asking you to burn them a copy