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Orbi router RBR20 - how do I access a PC on home network while away from home
Hi, I apologise if this is a topic that has been asked before, I cannot find it, if so. I have a Mesh WiFi setup, an RBR20 router, with two RBS20 satellite units. I have connected a small (8-port...
I usually just user team viewer to remote log into one of my severs. and if I need to access the router, i teamviewer into the server and use its (the servers) browser to access it
There are two methods to connect to devices on the LAN from the internet:
- Forward individual ports through the Orbi router to the device. This relies on the device to provide security against improper access because once the port is open, it will be discovered almost immediately and interested parties will attempt to connect. Not necessarily hackers, but it's a big world and lots of people/organizations have the time and resources to investigate.
- Create an OpenVPN Host on the router which accepts connections from the Internet. (see page 122 of the user manual:
https://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBK50/Orbi_UM_EN.pdf
This has the benefit of providing an encrypted tunnel through the internet that is secure. The "downside" is that it is much more complicated to set up.
Both of these methods rely on the Orbi router having a public IP address. i.e. it cannot be "behind" another router
- Hi there, thanks for the reply. This seems like the option that will work.
I have a Linux laptop I want to connect to my home servers. I can install OpenVPN client on the laptop.
I will try this.