SSL VPN Router

It’s time to upgrade the old router.  I really need updated VPN capabilities, so I can access my network while offsite at hotels, etc.  Even if the hotel is not directly blocking VPN ports, IPSec has trouble passing through some routers since it uses ESP, which is a port-less protocol.  “IPSec pass-through” is a feature found on some routers, but this would only work for one client on the entire hotel LAN.  Basically, the first person to make a connection would be the only one who could use it.  I’m looking at using SSL VPN.  Since this protocol does use ports (typically 443), it will more than likely be allowed through the public router, with proper address/port translation.

About Eric DeBrosse

Lead developer of the Orion Engine.
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