Console LAN gaming VPN use case - Please assist with configurations!

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Hi all,

Hi all,

I would like to use OpenVPN, to connect my home network, to a friend’s home network, to play a game on Nintendo Switch which only supports local LAN Network based multiplayer.

I was thinking of how this may work.

PC and network 1
OpenVPN server started on my desktop via ethernet provided network connection
NintendoSwitch only connects via WiFi to my Router (Virgin Hub 3)....so not sure what I do here? Is there a configuration where the Switch can continue to just connect to my Router, or will something need to be done, to let my Switch choose an IP which will be served from my Desktop?

PC and network 2
OpenVPN client started and connects to the Server on network 1 via ethernet provided network connection
Again - NintendoSwitch only connects via WiFi to Network 2’s Router(BT Hub)....so again not sure what to do here?

I am sure this is not the first time somebody has asked a question like this, can anybody suggest the correct connectivity options and configurations for:

The server configuration for OpenVPN on Network 1

The client configuration for OpenVPN on Network 2

The NintendoSwitch configuration on Nework 1, and also the Switch Configuration for Network 2

I was thinking I could perhaps use a WiFi hotspot from both the PC on network 1 and network 2 to allow the Switch to connect to a vpn somehow through the desktop...but ideally, the switch could just perhaps set a Static IP and connect via the WiFi network to connect together through the VPN?

This is my first time setting up a VPN like this, and I would really appreciate any and all support! Many thanks!

ecrist

You should be able to set this up pretty easy using bridge mode. This will put all the VPN clients on the same layer 2 network. If you google a bit, there are references to setting this up. If you get stuck, we can help.