HELP: Is it possible to create a server VPN with Porteus?
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- White ninja
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HELP: Is it possible to create a server VPN with Porteus?
Hi.
Well, my main idea was to use Softether VPN... but i couldn't make it run with Porteus, also I was unable to install it in this distro.
So unexpectedly, I found that porteus had options for several VPNs, in this case, OpenVPN.
Is there a way to mount a server with the OpenVPN provided by Porteus and connect me from another machine using a different OS?
How do I mount the server in Porteus?
Well, my main idea was to use Softether VPN... but i couldn't make it run with Porteus, also I was unable to install it in this distro.
So unexpectedly, I found that porteus had options for several VPNs, in this case, OpenVPN.
Is there a way to mount a server with the OpenVPN provided by Porteus and connect me from another machine using a different OS?
How do I mount the server in Porteus?
- freestyler
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Re: HELP: Is it possible to create a server VPN with Porteus
Its pretty easy to do with openvpn. It is already installed on porteus. You need to create a config file and certificate
to run it use "openvpn start"
to run it use "openvpn start"
https://www.porteus-apps.org
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- White ninja
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Re: HELP: Is it possible to create a server VPN with Porteus
Can you explain it to me with more detail? I'm pretty much new to Porteus and Linux in general.freestyler wrote:Its pretty easy to do with openvpn. It is already installed on porteus. You need to create a config file and certificate
to run it use "openvpn start"
Can you post a mini tutorial with screenshots or something similar?
I really need this.
- freestyler
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Re: HELP: Is it possible to create a server VPN with Porteus
I started writing a how to for openvpn today but didn't get time to finish it. will post it tomorrow
https://www.porteus-apps.org
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- White ninja
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Re: HELP: Is it possible to create a server VPN with Porteus
Thank you, I really look forward to itfreestyler wrote:I started writing a how to for openvpn today but didn't get time to finish it. will post it tomorrow

- freestyler
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Re: HELP: Is it possible to create a server VPN with Porteus
I ended up making a GUI that automates the whole process. Spent all day on it, just got a couple things I got to fix and test but its looking pretty sweet.
https://www.porteus-apps.org
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- White ninja
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Re: HELP: Is it possible to create a server VPN with Porteus
Hahahaha, with a quick HOWTO on the forums, it would have been enough, bu that's great.freestyler wrote:I ended up making a GUI that automates the whole process. Spent all day on it, just got a couple things I got to fix and test but its looking pretty sweet.
TBH, I would like to know how to convert tar.gz files to see if there's a way to create a module for softether VPN, maybe some day I will.
Where should I look for your GUI when it's been finished?
- freestyler
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Re: HELP: Is it possible to create a server VPN with Porteus
check your other post, I made a softether module for ya. http://porteus-apps.tk/?q=xzm/softether-vpn-406-0
See how you go with softether, its easier to use than openvpn, even with the gui .
EDIT: Sorry, I missed the bottom of your post
See how you go with softether, its easier to use than openvpn, even with the gui .
EDIT: Sorry, I missed the bottom of your post
With softether I had to build it from source, I coulden't find a package for it. Otherwise you can convert tar.gz by right clicking it and choosing convert to xzm module. You can also convert other packages like rpm and deb.TBH, I would like to know how to convert tar.gz files to see if there's a way to create a module for softether VPN, maybe some day I will.
Ill pm yaWhere should I look for your GUI when it's been finished?
https://www.porteus-apps.org
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Re: HELP: Is it possible to create a server VPN with Porteus
@freestyler:
Great work. I will test your gui for sure.
Great work. I will test your gui for sure.

Prendre son temps, profiter de celui qui passe.
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- White ninja
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Re: HELP: Is it possible to create a server VPN with Porteus
I forgot Softether on Linux is all command line, it was very naive from my part hoping to see a GUI on their program.freestyler wrote:check your other post, I made a softether module for ya. http://porteus-apps.tk/?q=xzm/softether-vpn-406-0
See how you go with softether, its easier to use than openvpn, even with the gui .
And yeah, softether has such facility to use, I used mainly on windows, but now, if I don't get an HDD, I'll have to mount a VPN server with Porteus.