Answered: strongSwan client on OpenWrt

[John Connett]

Does anyone have a tutorial on configuring a strongSwan (https://strongswan.org/) IPsec client on OpenWrt (https://openwrt.org/)?

I'm running OpenWrt Chaos Calmer 15.05.1 with strongSwan 5.3.3-1 installed from the OpenWrt distribution packages.

I have successfully tested an IPsec connection from a Windows 10 Enterprise system using Perfect Privacy VPN Manager behind this OpenWrt router.

Example configuration files would be a good start. I have extracted the two certificates from the Perfect Privacy Cert Installer found on the Configuring IPSec/IKEv2 in Windows 10 page.

 

[ravenlost]

Hello, have you found a proper tutorial for this ? I'm looking for one also. I'm about to try out https://community.hide.me/tutorials/ipsec-ikev2-with-strongswan-non-gui-method.43/ as a base, but not sure it'll be complete. Not sure of all the packages we need to install... And isn't there a Luci plugin, just like for OpenVPN, but for StrongSwan ? Couldn't find one...

 

[Deleted member 2277]

Can someone please suggest a good router for the perfect privacy vpn.

 

[RestorePrivacy]

Can someone please suggest a good router for the perfect privacy vpn.

Asus routers work great with Perfect Privacy, just keep in mind CPU and model (not all models work). Asus with Perfect Privacy setup guide:
https://restoreprivacy.com/ad-blocker-router-vpn/

 

[Deleted member 2277]

What about DD-WRT Routers? Will look into the setup guide once i get hold of one.

 

[RestorePrivacy]

I haven't tried DD-WRT, mainly because I like simple - and ASUSWRT is simple and works well. But looks like there are many DD-WRT compatible routers.
http://dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Supported_Devices

 

[Deleted member 2277]

Thanks for the share. May be have to look at both.