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*Router running DD-WRT with VPN Capabilities
 
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*DVR, NVR, or IP Camera connected to network with DD-WRT router
 
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*WAN IP of VPN Host-This can be identified by going to [www.CanYouSeeMe.org]
  
 
===Video Instructions===
 
===Video Instructions===

Revision as of 19:23, 28 October 2016

How to Setup a VPN using DD-WRT Router

Definition

A VPN (Virtual Private Network) is a virtual encrypted tunnel through an network (e.g. the internet) to connect a client (or whole network) to a server (or network). This allows you to not only use local network resources, such as printers or file servers, from anywhere you have an internet connection but also gives you a safe tunnel to browse the web through. Using a VPN you can browse web sites from a free access point at a hotel without worrying about others seeing your data. This is also a common way to bypass web content filters. -DD-WRT Wiki

Description

The below instructions will show you how to setup a VPN using a DD-WRT router. This will allow you to remotely access the network your security device is on.

Prerequisites

  • Two networks. One local, and one remote
  • Router running DD-WRT with VPN Capabilities
  • DVR, NVR, or IP Camera connected to network with DD-WRT router
  • WAN IP of VPN Host-This can be identified by going to [www.CanYouSeeMe.org]

Video Instructions

Step by Step Instructions

DD-WRT Setup

1. Login to your DD-WRT by entering the gateway address into your web browser.

2. Click, "Services"

3. Then click, "VPN"

4. Your settings should look like the following: PPTP Server: Enabled Broadcast Support: Enabled MPPE Encryption: Enable DNS1: Your Modem's DNS1 DNS2: 8.8.8.8 WINS1: (Leave Blank) WINS2: (Leave Blank) MTU: (Leave Defaults) MRU: (Leave Defaults) Server IP: (IP Address in Upper Right Corner of WW-WRT Interface. Example: 192.168.0.2) Client IP(s): (IP Range within DD-WRT's DHCP Range. Example: 192.168.1.150-160) Max Associated Clients: (Leave Defaults) Authentication: Local User Management (CHAP Secrets) CHAP-Secrets: username * YOURPASSWORD * (Must be all lowercase, and must follow this syntax.) Example: myusername * myvpnpassword *

5. Ensure all other options are disabled.

6. Click, "Save" at the bottom of the page.

7. Click, "Apply Settings"

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