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--- reversevpn [2017/10/15 06:47]
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+++ reversevpn [2017/10/16 15:47] (current)
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-====== Reverse VPN ======
+====== Multi Site / Reverse VPN ======
 ===== Introduction =====
-OpenVPN Server needs a port forwarded and open to function. Many times this is not possible because of firewall restrictions. This is where "reverse VPN" comes in handy.
+Any OpenVPN Server needs an open port forwarded to the correct server IP address to function. Many times this is not possible because of firewall restrictions. This is where "reverse VPN" comes in handy.
 The other application of "Reverse VPN" is multi site connections. With "reverse VPN"  many remote locations can be connected to form one effective LAN.
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 The really important part is "Subnet behind client". This is the LAN where the client is being placed.
+If "No Subnet Defined" is selected you will effectively have a one way connection e.g. Client to server
+===== Network Example =====
+Make sure the different networks are not on the same Subnets
+see example below
+{{::reverse_vpn_network.png?800|}}
+"LAN Host 2" can ping "LAN Host 5"
+ Ping 192.168.45.x
+The same IP address can be used many services, one example being "remote desktop"

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