Install dVPN on Firewalla Gold?

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Vermicious Kenid

• December 07, 2021 16:00

Hello!

I am new to Linux, Raspberry Pi and networking, please forgive my ignorance.

I am very interested, both philosophically and technologically, in the dVPN technology movement. Right now neither Mysterium nor Sentinel have router configs available, although you can install both on Raspberry Pi.

I am aware of the potential issues with running a node, what I want to know is, from a technical standpoint is possible to install or would it even be a good idea to install a linux dVPN on Firewalla Gold?

Thank you in advance for your time.

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  Firewalla

  • December 07, 2021 17:27

  If the dVPN is the kind that allows other people to use your internet as their exit point (like Tor), then it is really not a good idea to run them on your firewall. 

  As for installation, the Gold is Linux ... if you fully understand the implications of distributed VPN (the ability to have other people's traffic on / exit from your network) then feel free to install the software. We are unlikely to product a tutorial for this particular service. 

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  Vermicious Kenid

  • December 07, 2021 18:04

  Thank you. I very much appreciate your insight. It gives me a different way to look at this topic. Back to the drawing board. Perhaps it's best to just stick with a VPS or a small server. :-D

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  Firewalla

  • December 07, 2021 18:31

  Since you are going to host other people's traffic, you probably want that traffic to be protected from rest of your network. So one of the better designs is keep a firewall (like firewalla) for your home traffic, and the dVPN (other people's traffic) leave it outside of the firewall. Treat 'other people' traffic like a honey pot traffic ... 

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  Vermicious Kenid

  • December 07, 2021 22:23

  I'm learning so much simply by having my own FWG. No modifications or anything crazy. Right now I am just observing, learning and asking tons of questions. Again, thank you.  :-D

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  Chris Hewitt

  • December 22, 2021 12:31

  @TheOtherOne as you are a self-described newbie to "Linux, Raspberry Pi and networking" I would strongly recommend you don't participate in share networking or servers until you understand the repercussions more.  These days the risks are so great that allowing strangers "into your home" is very unwise.

  Just focus on protecting your castle - that should keep you busy enough.

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