Do you use the Dream Machine as a VPN client? I see mixed information online as to whether you can use it as a client or only as a server. If I could knock off two birds with one stone that would be great.

[–] thevoyagekayaking 2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I'll have a look at it tomorrow, I think it does have VPN functionality. I've never really needed it though.

[–] Dave 2 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

From the official page it says it does OpenVPN as a client (as in you can connect to a VPN service to hide your whole network's browsing habits) but WireGuard is only listed as a server (connect to your network from outside your home). But it seems there might have been a software update to some models to support Wireguard as a client.

OpenVPN is apparently much slower than Wireguard and wouldn't get the speed I'm looking for.

What are you using the gateway for currently?

[–] thevoyagekayaking 2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

At the moment it's just running as a router and PoE switch, with two wireless access points on it. We plan to add cameras, but other expenses have taken priority.

[–] Dave 2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

When you say router, does it plug into your fiber box completely replacing where an ISP router would sit? I have suspicions our ISP router is shit (more shit than usual) so have been looking to replace that as well.

[–] thevoyagekayaking 2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Yes, it's connected directly to the ONT with nothing in between.

[–] Dave 2 points 4 months ago

Nice, if I work out that it supports Wireguard as a VPN then I'll definitely consider one of these! Thanks for the suggestion!