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    OpenVpn remote access with pfSense behind the ISP modem router

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      ikonomn
      last edited by ikonomn

      I need to create a OpenVPN remote access and this is my network
      ISP MODEM ROUTER (makes the call to ISP and give me the dynamic public IP address)
      PFSENSE BOX ( WAN interface IP 192,168.1.12 LAN interface 10.20.20.1/24) DHCP SERVER (10.20.20.20 – 100)
      SWITCH
      4 Dumb/Wireless Access Points ( fixed IP addresses )
      I cant bypass the ISP modem router and take the public IP directly from WAN port so I take the private IP from LAN port to WAN port of pfsense.

      How can I set up a OpenVPN to achieve a remote connection to my network (I run a java program to inform me by email changes to public IP) so I can remotely manage my network.
      Thanks.

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        SteveITS Rebel Alliance @ikonomn
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        @ikonomn most ISP routers will have a way to forward ports to an internal device (your pfSense) or set one as DMZ to forward all ports.

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