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Freebox VPN Client. Route all traffic through VPN

thomasXy Posted messages 5 Status Member -  
 viking76 -
Hello,

my situation is as follows:
- I am using a Freebox Revolution (V6)
- Since the last update, it is possible to configure a VPN client that is implemented only for downloads.
- I have a VPN account
- I would like to know if it is possible to route ALL Internet traffic through the VPN tunnel? By tweaking port forwarding, etc...
- Is it feasible by adding a network device (router?) to the Freebox

I have the information available

Does anyone have any leads on this topic, please?

Thank you anyway for taking the time to read me.

I am posting my question on other forums (fora for the purists). If I get an answer to this question from another forum, I will indicate the solution in this thread..

Bye.

Configuration: Linux / Firefox 31.0

5 answers

  1. viking76
     
    To answer the question, no, the VPN client of the Freebox Revolution only manages for the download client, which is already very good. To route all the traffic, you need an external Wi-Fi router like an AP connected to the box that becomes the VPN client and will route all your traffic, but you lose performance.

    For your information, the VPN does not improve security; in fact, it can sometimes be the opposite, only anonymity.
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  2. thomasXy Posted messages 5 Status Member 2
     
    Hi Burpala,

    Thank you for your response.

    I'm far from being an expert when it comes to networks, so I'm not sure I fully understood your reply. I'll try to respond with my limited means.

    On the Freebox, the VPN client is used only for downloading (there's a BitTorrent client on the Freebox).

    Regarding the default route, I didn't find anything in the Freebox interface. The only option I have to modify is the port forwarding (not that I know anything about it).

    On the last point, you are probably right. If I haven't found a solution in forums or tutorials, it's likely because nobody has done it yet, so it's probably impossible.

    Thanks for your help anyway.
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    1. brupala Posted messages 111157 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   14 452
       
      He says there is indeed a routing tab somewhere in the Freebox OS interface?
      It wouldn't be serious to make a router that can't route other networks besides its own.
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  3. thomasXy Posted messages 5 Status Member 2
     
    Thank you for the information

    On another forum, I was suggested to use a router that supports VPN.

    The details of the solution are available at: http://forum.universfreebox.com/view...=430334#430334 and require the purchase of a router.

    Thanks again for your help.

    Bye
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    1. brupala Posted messages 111157 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   14 452
       
      but what exactly do you want to do with this VPN?
      if you put your Freebox in bridge mode, you risk losing some features.
      PS,
      broken link
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  4. brupala Posted messages 111157 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   14 452
     
    Hi,
    why port forwarding?
    If you have a VPN client in your box, you just need to set your default route in that VPN; however, I don't know if it's possible in the box's interface.
    However,
    if Free intentionally blocks access to this VPN for the machines on the network, allowing only the box itself, you have no solution if Free doesn't enable routing between this VPN and the local network.

    And ... There you go!
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  6. thomasXy Posted messages 5 Status Member 2
     
    In fact, I would like to set up a VPN on the router so that all clients (computers + smartphones) on my home's LAN benefit from the VPN without having to configure each client device. Thus, all the traffic from the home clients would go through this VPN.

    As for configuring the Freebox, I am well aware that I will lose some features, including the Wi-Fi, for example. I haven't listed all the features lost by doing this, but I know I will need to transfer them to the router.

    I'm reposting the link hoping it won't be broken:

    https://forum.universfreebox.com/viewtopic.php?p=430334#430334

    In any case, thank you for taking an interest in my problem.

    Bye
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    1. brupala Posted messages 111157 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   14 452
       
      but why do you want to route everything through a VPN?
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    2. thomasXy Posted messages 5 Status Member 2
       
      So that all the devices in the house can benefit from the relative security and anonymity offered by the VPN. I'm afraid I don't quite understand your question, actually.
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    3. brupala Posted messages 111157 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   14 452
       
      Just,
      what's the point of all online services needing anonymity?
      Especially since this anonymity is relative... if it's just to post your photos on Facebook afterwards, there's no point.
      The services that require isolation are quite rare and most often used for professional purposes.
      After all, it's true there are connectivity issues with Free to YouTube, but well, that's not the internet...
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