Routing between OpenVPN and External Subnet
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Current configuration
pfsense @ 10.0.1.1 – 10.0.1.0/24OpenVPN server on pfsense (tunnel network 10.0.2.0/24)
route 192.168.1.0 255.255.255.0
push "route 192.168.1.0 255.255.255.0"pfsense Opt1 plugged into LAN port of different router @ 192.168.1.1 -- 192.168.1.0/24
pfsense Opt1 has static IPv4 address of 192.168.1.254
OpenVPN interface and Opt1 are bridged
Outbound NAT rule on Interface Opt1 Source being 10.0.2.0/24 Destination being any NAT address is 192.168.1.0/24
I would like to be able to access the 192.168.1.0/24 subnet when connected to the OpenVPN server -- is this possible? What would i need to change in my configuration
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No bridging needed - get rid of that.
On the pfSense OpenVPN server put all the local networks in the "Local Network/s" box, like:
10.0.0.0/24,192.168.1.0/24There is no need to put anything in the advanced box (no "route" or "push…" statements needed - the code underneath does the needed stuff from what is in the Local Network/s box).
Make sure the firewall rules on OpenVPN and OPT1 allow the traffic.
Also, I strongly suggest you use some other subnet than 192.168.1.0/24 - that is so common out in home and cafe-land that you are sure to get conflicts when connecting in from somewhere.
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I appreciate you taking the time to reply!
I've removed the bridge.
Firewall Rules are as follows:
Opt1 PASS – IPv4 Source - any Port - any Destination - any Port - any Gateway - anyOpenVPN Pass - IPv4 Source - any Port - any Destination - any Port - any Gateway - any
Removed the statements from the advanced box and added 192.168.1.0/24 to "Local Network/s"
Still unable to access devices on 192.168.1.0/24
I'm thinking the Outbound NAT rules are incorrect or incomplete
Is it correct to have an IP assigned in 192.168.1.0/24 subnet to OPT1? Should I have an upstream gateway configured for OPT1?
Thanks for the suggestion. I was planning on moving the subnet and all devices on it once I get this configured.
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Outbound NAT rule on Interface Opt1 Source being 10.0.2.0/24 Destination being any NAT address is 192.168.1.0/24
I just noticed that. You should not need any Outbound NAT going to OPT1. And in any case you should be NATing that to "Interface Address" - forcing the NAT to 192.168.1.0 would break things because that is the base subnet address and likely will not work.
OPT1 is an ordinary LAN-style interface here - do not put any upstream gateway.