Use Wireguard VPN in Dragino Gateways

Version 21.1 by Xiaoye on 2024/01/03 09:55

Table of Contents:

1. What is Wireguard VPN?

WireGuard® is an extremely simple yet fast and modern VPN that utilizes state-of-the-art cryptography. It aims to be faster, simpler, leaner, and more useful than IPsec, while avoiding the massive headache. It intends to be considerably more performant than OpenVPN. WireGuard is designed as a general purpose VPN for running on embedded interfaces and super computers alike, fit for many different circumstances. Initially released for the Linux kernel, it is now cross-platform (Windows, macOS, BSD, iOS, Android) and widely deployable. It is currently under heavy development, but already it might be regarded as the most secure, easiest to use, and simplest VPN solution in the industry.

Network Structure for WireGuard VPN:

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2. Run WireGuard VPN in PC

There are many methods to install and set WireGuard server. Below is an example for reference to set up WireGuard Server in Windows.

Video Instruction: Install WireGuard Server in Windows.

For other OS and methods, please search Google for more.

3. Configure Wireguard VPN on Gatewaythe LPS8N/DLOS8N/LG308N

3.1 For LPS8N/DLOS8N/LG308N

Due to the size of Wireguard packages. We didn't add it as a default feature of gateways. If the user wants to use Wireguard Please upgrade your gateway firmware with the special firmware.

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