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05-02-2023, 07:50 AM #21
Well, on a recent trip I tried to connect to my home VPN server while using a public WIFI system at a Texas State Park. It would not connect. I am now assuming that for some reason, some networks do not allow the use of tunnel VPN's. I'm going to keep sampling other public networks to see if this is a trend.
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05-02-2023, 07:55 AM #22
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05-02-2023, 09:54 AM #23
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For on-the-go users, check out Tailscale VPN. It's free for individual users and is a super intuitive, easy-to-setup, Wireguard (faster than OVPN) based system. You can set up multiple exit nodes (gateways from your private net to public). The Tailscale app is built into several GL-Inet routers, which are popular with us RVers.
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05-02-2023, 11:03 AM #24
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05-02-2023, 11:08 AM #25
Your assumption is correct. Also, If you are using your home IP Address to connect to your home VPN, verify if your home IP is still the same or if it has changed. If so, you can update the IP in your configuration file. I had this happen when I was out of town and not able to get the new IP (unless someone was home). I started using DDNS to resolve this issue.
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05-02-2023, 11:20 AM #26
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05-02-2023, 12:07 PM #27
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05-02-2023, 12:07 PM #28
It is VERY common for public service(s) that are free to block the ability to create a tunnel (VPN) on their network. Or, if they dont block it, they rate limit it so much that it is not usable. They do this for a number of reasons, but the most popular reason is they want to see what is being used on their network so they an put a level of priority on what matters to the location. for example, if all they see are VPN tunnels, they have no idea how much netflix, Disney+, Hulu, ESPN etc is being streamed and is that what they want the majority of the bandwidth consumed by in the campground or location. There are other reasons too, but this one is key on the public side when trying to offer service to everyone.
From a networking perspective, there is not a rule that says you have to run your VPN on port #. You can configure this in many cases, and if you were to choose something that is not "well-known", you might have a better chance of cranking up your VPN while on the road. The VPN packets would be the same, which are "ESP" packets and again, many networks can rate limit those so be aware of that.
Not shocked about what has been posted on this thread. I see some crazy stuff on our travels to be honest. I work for Cisco, so there is no shortage of networking hacks in place to get around just about anything these days though
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05-02-2023, 12:09 PM #29
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