Is there a preferred VPN that works well with the PR4100 which is only used for running Plex? I read somewhere on here that the PR4100 is already configured with VPN, is this correct? If so where would I find the settings?
Is setting up a VPN on the device fairly straight forward ?
I’ve heard of github as I think Microsoft snapped it up. I have never used that site before. Are things fairly straight forward to setup/install on a PR4100 or do I need some form of programming ability? Also would I be able to use any VPN lets say like Express VPN or is there a set service I’d have to stick with if using docker ?
I’ve done some basic tests with openvpn (nordvpn and freeopenvpn). It’s already included in the basic OS3 firmware.
You download an ovpn file, create a credentials file and link to those credentials in the ovpn file.
Then start the tunnel with the file.
Ah. I thought this was about a VPN service. Should have read the thread properly. I was on about getting a VPN server operating on the NAS to accept incoming secure connections either through a direct IPSEC/L2TP connection or via a VPN relay. A bit more of a better alternative to WD’s MyCloud. It’s in case someone may need to have access to their home network, but having to dedicate an extra device to be a VPN service.
It is… It’s just a pain to update if there is a update available. Got to wait for Western Digital to recognise, compile and release a firmware update. Besides, SoftEther is open source and has more features. There is a facility to establish a tunnel via a relay which means there is no requirement to forward any ports on any router. It’s easier to set-up and does seem to be more facilities offered by SoftEther that OpenVpn does not offer.
I am surprised that such a feature VPN server is provided as open source by a University and was born from someone’s master’s degree thesis.