VPN onboard using mobile connection

[SeaAndSea]

Is it possible to setup a VPN server on board if my onboard internet connection is via a mobile SIM in my router?

Colin

 

[LoneHort]

Yep should be depending on the mobile / SIM card provider

 

[SeaAndSea]

I'm using a BT SIM and it seems there is NATing in place that is preventing me connecting

 

[RobbieW]

If you're trying to run a server do you not need a static ip address ? Do you have one ?

 

[SeaAndSea]

If you're trying to run a server do you not need a static ip address ? Do you have one ?

Not necessarily a static, but no multiuser NATing

 

[RobbieW]

Not necessarily a static, but no multiuser NATing

You're now overtesting my knowledge on this subject I'm working on the premise that if you want to run a 'server' you need to be able to address it across the internet which, aiui, needs a static IP address.

If you want to connect to a VPN service, so you are running a 'client', that should be possible on a router. I used to do that with multi users using both Tomato and an OpenWRT variant, ROOter, as the router OS.

Either way, I'd suggest you find a forum that supports whatever OS your router runs and pose the question there.

 

[TopBanana]

Most carriers use CGNAT which makes it impossible to direct new connections in.

Your best bet would be to have your boat's router initiate the connection to a VPN elsewhere, perhaps your home router? Perhaps you could write a script to do this in response to a text message?