OpenVPN Support Forum

First, let me explain what I'm trying to achieve. I have several laptops that come and go in my house, and frequently have started using public hotspots. I'm looking for a way to allow my family to stream the files over the internet securely. I started trying to use OpenVPN. I am unable to get a connection going between the machines that also allows all traffic (including access to the internet) to be routed through my network (has scanning tools to monitor traffic). I realize that routing can have issues with DHCP leases and being unable to renew, but that's not an issue. So, I'm looking to route through port 80, because I have it open anyway, be able to view other machines on my internal network, and route all traffic through the vpn tunnel including access to the internet. Also, trying to use TLS encryption.

Here is a copy of my current config files. Granted, to protect myself, I've changed the public ip addresses to what the name of what it is suppose to be.

All machines are running 64-bit Win 7, either prof or ultimate, using the GUI for connection. Server is on 64 bit Ultimate. Linksys RVS4000 Router as a gateway on the home network.

Client Conf

client
dev tap
proto udp
script-security 2
remote publicipaddress 80
route 209.117.117.208 255.255.255.240 vpn_gateway 3
resolv-retry infinite
nobind
persist-key
persist-tun
ca "file path for ca.crt"
cert "File Path for Crt"
key "File Path for key"
ns-cert-type server
cipher BF-CBC
comp-lzo
verb 5



Server:

local 209.117.117.211
port 80
proto udp
mssfix 1400
client-to-client
server-bridge 209.117.117.209 255.255.255.240 209.117.117.208 209.117.117.223
push "dhcp-option DNS dnsaddress1"
push "dhcp-option DNS dnsaddress2"
dev tap
ca "ca.crt"
cert "servr.crt"
key "server.key"
dh "dhfile"
ifconfig-pool-persist ipp.txt
push "redirect-gateway def1"
keepalive 10 120
cipher BF-CBC
comp-lzo
max-clients 7
persist-key
persist-tun
status openvpn-status.log
verb 7

Please help. I can't figure it out. I can say that I am receiving the IP addresses stored in the ipp.txt file on the machines when they go remote. However, They are unable to see any machines connected to the network, unable to see other clients connected, and are not funneling traffic through the vpn.

Thanks to everyone and anyone who helps.

Can anyone inform me if I'm on the right track?

NDoyle001 wrote:not funneling traffic through the vpn

you want to funnel through the the Internet? (ie, browse the web through, etc).

In Linux I know it requires IPTABLES forwarding rules. As for Windows 7 I have no idea about Windows 7 openVPN server, but it may be worth looking into how to get the traffic forwarded.

You might need to turn to the experts in the IRC channel for some guidance on your setup.

No, I can browser the internet, but the traffic is not being brought through the vpn, it's being used on the internet connection that the machines are connecting to while away. Basically, I want to be able to access a hotspot, get an IP lease, start up the vpn, connect to home, and than use my home machine to funnel all traffic, including browsing the WWW, through the VPN.

So, no one is able to look at my conf files and assist me?