|
|
On Thu, 2008-01-03 at 19:05 +0000, Rob MacGregor wrote: > On Jan 3, 2008 11:45 AM, Raven <raven@xxxxxxxx> wrote: > <---SNIP---> > > But implementing the port forwarding is the big issue. How do I proceed to do that? > > Is it something openvpn will take care of, or do I have to tune iptables too? > > That's down to IPTables. > So the openvpn config I have so far is good enough? I read something about connection bridging, should I set up that too (on the VPS, between tun and eth)? > Reasons this is a Bad Idea: > > 1) Latency - when somebody connects to your server the packets then > get stuffed through the tunnel to your home PC, and back again. > > 2) Bandwidth - your home PC is going to have a lower bandwidth than > the server, and if you're on ADSL or cable then the upload (which is > what others will be using to get the web pages) is going to be much > lower than your download bandwidth (the one everybody advertises). > My ISP provides 10mbit symmetric T1 for just 40 euro a month, so speed's not the issue. (Unfortunately, the ISP does not provide a public IP address..) > 3) Reliability - the server and it's environment will be *much* more > reliable than your home connection and PC. > I have to keep down costs, and a powerful dedicated server costs big bucks Raven ____________________________________________ Openvpn-users mailing list Openvpn-users@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/openvpn-users |