How to make a secure vpn server

[Strayan_Hades]

Hi,

 

I've just got into streaming around the home with plex and moonlight app. But I've been thinking about streaming away from home at hospital appointments but I just want to make sure my computer/server is secure when using public wifi services.

 

Any suggestions on virtual private networks/vpn for running these streaming app services would be great.

 

Cheers.

[Electronics Wizardy]

OpenVPN???  FTP server?

[Strayan_Hades]

3 minutes ago, Electronics Wizardy said:

OpenVPN???  FTP server?

private server, not sure about all the terms

[tt2468]

2 minutes ago, Strayan_Bass said:

private server, not sure about all the terms

Your titale says you want to make a secure VPN server. OpenVPN is a great option for people who want secure access to their resources.

 

I actually created a step-by-step guide on how to create an openvpn server Here: 

 

[Strayan_Hades]

1 minute ago, tt2468 said:

Your titale says you want to make a secure VPN server. OpenVPN is a great option for people who want secure access to their resources.

 

I actually created a step-by-step guide on how to create an openvpn server Here: 

Thanks for helping me understand that. So I'm looking at setting up a Open VPN. I'll check out your guide.

 

[Strayan_Hades]

So tt2468 will this work with those two services? (Plex and Moonlight)

[tt2468]

17 minutes ago, Strayan_Bass said:

So tt2468 will this work with those two services? (Plex and Moonlight)

Well as long as the VPN server is on the same network as the Plex and Moonlight server, yes. The vpn sends all types of traffic over the connection.

[Strayan_Hades]

On 13/08/2016 at 11:25 AM, tt2468 said:

Well as long as the VPN server is on the same network as the Plex and Moonlight server, yes. The vpn sends all types of traffic over the connection.

I'll keep you posted when I get my VPN up an running.

 

Thanks for your help mate.