Wifi networks seem to block access to my home VPN... ideas [solved]

graysky · 2016-07-30 21:39:29

I have OpenVPN running and have been enjoying the private connection when on public wifi sources. What I'm finding is that some public wifi sources are actively blocking my connections. I have tried running the server on a non-standard port using both tcp and udp but still, I am unable to access. I am assuming there is nothing to be done if they are squashing these types of packets or traffic on non-standard ports, etc. Any ideas for me to try to enable my secure tunnel? Thanks.

Last edited by graysky (2016-08-03 20:11:36)

graysky · 2016-07-30 22:29:47

...I can get out on 443/tcp so perhaps it's feasible to reconfigure openvpn to run at that port/protocol. I'll give it a whirl and report back.

graysky · 2016-08-03 20:29:01

Yes, I can confirm now in several cases this particular setup works well. Wiki updated.

Last edited by graysky (2016-08-03 20:29:18)

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Wifi networks seem to block access to my home VPN... ideas [solved]

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Re: Wifi networks seem to block access to my home VPN... ideas [solved]

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Re: Wifi networks seem to block access to my home VPN... ideas [solved]

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