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[Solved] Setting Up NordVPN on Home WiFi Network with Netia Fiber & Huawei HG8245Q Router ONT Combo

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  • #1 18287217
    sapporo1985
    Level 7  
    Hello,
    I have a question about setting up a VPN on a home wifi network.
    How it looks today:
    - I use nordVPN, but I have a vpn application installed on each of the end devices (smartphones and laptops)
    - Internet access is provided by netia (optical fiber) using the Huawei HG8245Q Router ONT Combo equipment.

    I would like to use a VPN but on all devices in the house and without installing the app on every device.
    I would like the VPN to be configured on the router (?) So that every device connected to the router uses the VPN directly

    I know my netia modem / router doesn't support VPN. What device should I buy so I can set up a VPN? I would also like this solution to be minimal in terms of costs.

    I will be grateful for your help.
    AND.
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  • #2 18287632
    IC_Current
    Network and Internet specialist  
    Why do you need this VPN. Does it make sense for television and watching foreign programs, and for the rest?
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  • #3 18289167
    KOCUREK1970
    Network and Internet specialist  
    sapporo1985 wrote:
    What device should I buy so I can set up a VPN?

    Having a VPN client.
    sapporo1985 wrote:
    I would also like this solution to be minimal in terms of costs.

    But the VPN itself is already cutting bandwidth, and you want it on your router, then cheap toys are too weak to handle it.

    How much money do you expect for it?
  • #4 18292720
    sapporo1985
    Level 7  
    I have access to NordVPN for 3 years and as for the bandwidth, I am very pleased. I watch tv, use torrents and the bandwidth loss is minimal, same for iPhone. This can also be seen on the speed test.

    I know the device is going to have a vpn client, but my point is is it supposed to be a modem_router or maybe just a router that will connect to my modem? Or maybe accel point? I do not really understand this nomenclature, hence the questions.
    In fact, I can spare two hundred dollars. If there will be less, also OK ;)

    regards,

    If you have any specific device models in mind, please enter the names. I will be obliged.
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  • #5 18292932
    KOCUREK1970
    Network and Internet specialist  
    sapporo1985 wrote:
    should it be modem_router or maybe just a router that will connect to my modem? Or maybe accel point?

    It must be a router with a VPN client.
    Nord himself points out such equipment :D
    https://www.flashrouters.com/vpn-types/nordvpn#a_aid=123456
    And here's a video on how to do it on cheaper equipment (but read the comments under the video):
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nSkgU1l6k0
  • #6 18293281
    IC_Current
    Network and Internet specialist  
    I would rather buy Mikrotik. It will be more flexible in configuration. It can be especially useful to work as a "router on a stick *", ie you use only one port, set the IP from the same pool as Huawei and clients. who need a VPN, indicate the MT address as the gateway, others can use Huawei directly. Packets going to MT are encapsulated and sent out to the world via an edge router. Such a solution will not create multiple NATs and there will be no problems, for example, with the console and online gaming, movies via DLNA, VoIP and other services.
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  • #7 18293795
    sapporo1985
    Level 7  
    Further questions from the "technical" series.
    1) Is an ethernet cable plugged into the current netii modem router to the LAN socket and the same to the LAN socket in the new router (or to the blue WAN socket) enough to start the router?
    2) do I have to turn off the "router" (routing) options on Netia hardware or can I use wifi on both devices? (with encrypted vpn on new router and usually connection on netia)?

    Thanks in advance !
  • #8 18294141
    IC_Current
    Network and Internet specialist  
    If you are making a "router on a stick", then the cable is connected to the LAN port of the Netia router and one MT port. in MT and other more advanced devices there is no distinction between LAN / WAN ports. What role a given port plays depends on its configuration. In this case, the port will have a dual function, both LAN and WAN.
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  • #9 18294158
    szwagros
    Level 33  
    IC_Current wrote:
    I would rather buy Mikrotik.

    You won't run NordVPN on MT.
  • #10 18294514
    IC_Current
    Network and Internet specialist  
    szwagros wrote:
    IC_Current wrote:
    I would rather buy Mikrotik.

    You won't run NordVPN on MT.


    Is there something I don't know about? MT has been supporting IKEv2 for quite a long time (although it was a tragedy at the beginning). Even NordVPN gives you an official guide:
    https://support.nordvpn.com/Connectivity/Rout...0295132/Mikrotik-IKEv2-setup-with-NordVPN.htm
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  • #11 18294646
    sapporo1985
    Level 7  
    The same passwords as router, acces point, vpn IKE .. - I get it, the same MT (Mikrotik) or router on a stick is a complete blast. How does connecting this wonder to the netia router and subsequent configuration look like?
  • #12 18294712
    IC_Current
    Network and Internet specialist  
    IC_Current wrote:
    If you are making a "router on a stick", then the cable is connected to the LAN port of the Netia router and one MT port. in MT and other more advanced devices there is no distinction between LAN / WAN ports. What role a given port plays depends on its configuration. In this case, the port will have a dual function, both LAN and WAN.


    So you connect one cable to the Netia router. You can also two. Configuration will be difficult (very difficult) if concepts like router on a stick are abstract to you.
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  • #13 18295640
    szwagros
    Level 33  
    IC_Current wrote:
    Is there something I don't know about? MT has been supporting IKEv2 for quite a long time (although at the beginning it was a tragedy).

    Not long ago, only since July this year. Previously, this was missing:
    Quote:
    ike2 - added support for EAP authentication methods (eap-tls, eap-ttls, eap-peap, eap-mschapv2) as initiator

    I have not tried on the new software - maybe it will actually work.
  • #14 18304619
    sapporo1985
    Level 7  
    Thanks ! I am letting go of the VPN topic for the moment, but I will definitely come back to it.
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Topic summary

The discussion revolves around setting up NordVPN on a home WiFi network using a Netia fiber connection and a Huawei HG8245Q router. The user seeks a solution to implement VPN on all devices without installing individual applications. Responses suggest that the current Huawei router does not support VPN functionality, prompting recommendations for alternative devices. Suggestions include purchasing a router with a built-in VPN client, such as Mikrotik, which offers flexible configuration options. The conversation also covers technical aspects of connecting the new router to the existing Netia modem and configuring it for optimal performance, including the concept of "router on a stick." Users express concerns about bandwidth and the complexity of setup, with some sharing links to resources for further guidance.
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