Re: RECOMMEND: Wireless Home Router with VPN Built-In
On Tue, 26 Apr 2016, Lars Noodén wrote:
> On 04/26/2016 03:46 AM, Patrick Bartek wrote:
> > On Mon, 25 Apr 2016, Lars Noodén wrote:>
> >> On 04/25/2016 05:01 AM, Patrick Bartek wrote:
> >> Keep in mind that SSH can do a SOCKS proxy itself and thus you
> >> might not even want to go to the trouble of setting up OpenVPN on
> >> top of whatever you have.
> >
> > I just want something simple for security when I use public wifi on
> > my phone or laptop for personal web and email. It doesn't have to
> > be NSA-proof. ;-) But I'll look into that.
>
> It's easy and simple, just use the SSH client the -D option and
> choose a port and log into your router. If you keep your SSH key in
> an agent, which many desktop environments have available for your,
> then you can just re-connect automatically.
I'm looking into this.
> One addendum, whether you use VPN or SOCKS proxy, is that if you have
> a dynamic IP address you'll probably want to set up an account at a
> dynamic DNS service. That way if (when) your IP address changes while
> you are away you wont have to cause suspicion by scanning your ISP's
> whole network for your proxy. ddclient, for example, is in the
> repository.
Yes, I'm aware I'll need a ddns service one way or the other.
Considering no-ip.com. Their free service got good reviews, too.
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