Host-bridge VPN communication : Host Linux > VM Windows > Target(Linux)

javabuntus · 08-05-2018, 09:19 PM

Hi, I have a very specific scenario and would like help with a solution:

Today I have a windows host to connect to a VPN and everything works ok. I connect to the VPN and I can reach the server "Server1.domain: 22 (port)". However, the VPN solution I connect to has only a windows plugin.

I would like to use linux on the host and get to the server "Server1.domain", however as I can not connect to the VPN I would need an intermediary, I thought of the following:

Host: Linux
VM Windows (inside the host) to connect to the VPN
Server1.domain (primary target, accessible only via VPN)

Linux host> connects to port 2222> VM Windows (connected to VPN)> redirect to port 22> Server1.domain. It is possible?

In summary, my linux host does not access the "Server1.domain", but I have a Windows VM that connects to the server, I would use a bridge.

Honest Abe · 08-05-2018, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by javabuntus

Today I have a windows host to connect to a VPN and everything works ok. I connect to the VPN and I can reach the server "Server1.domain: 22 (port)". However, the VPN solution I connect to has only a windows plugin.

I would like to use linux on the host and get to the server "Server1.domain", however as I can not connect to the VPN I would need an intermediary, I thought of the following:
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In summary, my linux host does not access the "Server1.domain", but I have a Windows VM that connects to the server, I would use a bridge.

Hi Javabuntus,

If your VPN provider supports OpenVPN, it is possible to connect from CLI too.
The syntax is -

Code:

$ sudo openvpn --config /Path/to/*.ovpn  --ca /Path/toca.crt --key /Path/toclient.key --cert /Path/toclient.crt

See here for more.

I understand this is not a solution to your scenario, but maybe worth a shot.

javabuntus · 08-05-2018, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Honest Abe

Hi Javabuntus,

If your VPN provider supports OpenVPN, it is possible to connect from CLI too.
The syntax is -

Code:

$ sudo openvpn --config /Path/to/*.ovpn  --ca /Path/toca.crt --key /Path/toclient.key --cert /Path/toclient.crt

See here for more.

I understand this is not a solution to your scenario, but maybe worth a shot.

Unfortunately its not possible.
Thank you.