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Mattias Walström
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Almost full support for WireGuard
admin@server:/> show interface wg0
name : wg0
type : wireguard
index : 10
mtu : 1420
operational status : up
ipv4 addresses : 10.0.0.1/24 (static)
ipv6 addresses : fd00::1/64 (static)
peers : 2
Peer 1:
public key : ROaZyvJc5DzA2XUAAeTj2YlwDsy2w0lr3t+rWj2imAk=
status : UP
endpoint : 192.168.10.2:51821
latest handshake : 2025-12-09T22:51:38+00:00
transfer tx : 1412 bytes
transfer rx : 1324 bytes
Peer 2:
public key : Om9CPLYdK3l93GauKrq5WXo/gbcD+1CeqFpobRLLkB4=
status : UP
endpoint : 2001:db8:3c4d:20::2:51822
latest handshake : 2025-12-09T22:51:38+00:00
transfer tx : 1812 bytes
transfer rx : 428 bytes
in-octets : 1752
out-octets : 3224
admin@server:/>
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3.3 KiB
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84 lines
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# VPN Configuration
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A Virtual Private Network (VPN) creates encrypted tunnels over public networks,
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enabling secure communication between remote locations or users. Unlike plain
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tunnels (GRE, VXLAN) that only provide encapsulation, VPNs add authentication
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and encryption to protect data confidentiality and integrity.
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## Configuring VPN
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For detailed configuration instructions and examples, see:
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- **[WireGuard VPN](vpn-wireguard.md)** - Complete guide to configuring
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WireGuard tunnels, including site-to-site, road warrior, and hub-and-spoke
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topologies.
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## Understanding VPN Tunnels
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VPN tunnels establish secure connections across untrusted networks by:
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- **Authentication:** Verifying the identity of tunnel endpoints using
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cryptographic keys or certificates
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- **Encryption:** Protecting data confidentiality with strong ciphers
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- **Integrity:** Detecting tampering through message authentication codes
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This makes VPNs essential for connecting sites over the internet, enabling
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remote access for mobile users, and securing traffic in untrusted environments.
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### VPN Deployment Models
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VPNs are typically deployed in one of several models:
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**Site-to-Site VPN**
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*Figure: Site-to-Site VPN connecting two office networks*
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Connects entire networks across locations, creating a unified private network
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over the internet. Routers or firewalls at each site maintain persistent
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tunnels, allowing seamless access between locations.
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- Use case: Connecting branch offices to headquarters
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- Characteristics: Always-on, connects networks not individual devices
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- Example: Main office (192.168.1.0/24) ↔ Branch office (192.168.2.0/24)
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**Remote Access VPN (Road Warrior)**
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*Figure: Mobile clients connecting to corporate network*
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Enables individual users to securely access a private network from remote
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locations. Clients initiate connections as needed from dynamic IP addresses.
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- Use case: Remote employees accessing corporate resources
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- Characteristics: On-demand, handles dynamic endpoints and roaming
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- Example: Mobile laptop ↔ Corporate network
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**Hub-and-Spoke VPN**
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*Figure: Hub-and-Spoke topology with central hub routing traffic between spokes*
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A central hub connects to multiple remote sites (spokes), routing traffic
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between them. Spokes don't connect directly to each other but communicate
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through the hub.
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- Use case: Central office connecting multiple remote locations
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- Characteristics: Centralized control, simplified management
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- Example: HQ ↔ (Branch A, Branch B, Branch C)
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### VPN Protocol Comparison
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Different VPN protocols offer varying trade-offs between security, performance,
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and complexity:
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| Protocol | Complexity | Performance | Use Case |
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| WireGuard | Simple | Very High | Modern deployments, all models |
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| IPsec | Complex | High | Legacy systems, compliance reqs |
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| OpenVPN | Moderate | Moderate | Maximum compatibility |
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Infix supports WireGuard as its primary VPN solution, offering the best
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balance of simplicity, security, and performance for modern networks.
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