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# Setting up a VPN
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| Machine Used | [IBM System x3650 M4][server file] |
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| VPN Service Used | [OpenVPN Access Server][OpenVPN Download] |
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## Steps
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1) Download and Install [OpenVPN Access Server][OpenVPN Download]:
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2) Followed the [instructions][configuration page] on getting it installed and on how to finish the initial setup.
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3) Opened OpenVPN operating ports of 443, 1194 on my routers NAT
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4) Opened the OpenVPN management console, and changed the hostname to my external ip address to allow for external clients to connect.
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5) Created a personal profile for me and copied the ".opvn" file to my clients and installed them.
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## Coming Later
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Once I have a windows server I plan to find out how to implement LDAP authorization for OpenVPN in order to learn how to correctly configure it to work with Active Directory.
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[OpenVPN Download]: https://openvpn.net/download-open-vpn/
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[server file]: Hardware/IBM_System_x3650_M4.md
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[configuration page]: https://openvpn.net/vpn-server-resources/finishing-configuration-of-access-server/ |