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    Problems accessing remote host over cellular

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      mrmortar
      last edited by mrmortar

      Hi there,
      I've recently setup WireGuard on a PiZero so I can use it for my VPN when out and about using public Wi-Fi. It also works over cellular which has been useful.
      The challenge i'm trying to overcome is why I can't connect via VNC to my home PC through the Wireguard VPN once on cellular. I can ping my PC but nothing more. If I connect to Wireguard locally (whilst on my home router) I can connect to the PC.

      So in summary:
      Device client > at home Wireguard VPN enabled > remote PC with VNC server = works.
      Device client > on celluar with Wireguard VPN enabled > remote PC with VNC server = connection failed (but can ping it).

      **update - I've tried connect with an FTP client to my PC that has FTP hosted and I can see in the logs is doing something but ends up closing the connection.

      Smells like a firewall issue but not sure.

      Comments appreciated.

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        mrmortar
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        For info I resolved this by adding a persistent static route for the PC I wanted to connect to.

        Network address / Netmask / Gateway address
        10.252.30.0 / 255.255.255.0 / the node address of my Wireguard device.

        Job done, works a treat.

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