Setup FreshTomato 2021.2 on R7000 to forward traffic from internet through OpenVPN tunnel

Setting up FreshTomato 2021.2 on R7000 to Forward Traffic from Internet through OpenVPN Tunnel

Welcome to this guide on how to set up FreshTomato 2021.2 on your R7000 router to forward traffic from the internet through an OpenVPN tunnel. By following these steps, you will be able to secure your internet connection and protect your data while browsing. Let's get started!

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure you have the following:

• An R7000 router
• FreshTomato 2021.2 firmware installed on your router
• An active OpenVPN account with the necessary configuration files
• A computer connected to the same network as your router

Step 1: Accessing the FreshTomato Web Interface

To configure FreshTomato, you need to access its web interface. Follow these steps:

1. Open a web browser on your computer.
2. Enter the IP address of your R7000 router in the address bar. The default IP address is usually 192.168.1.1.
3. You will be prompted to enter your username and password. If you haven't changed them, the default credentials are usually admin for both username and password.
4. Once logged in, you will be redirected to the FreshTomato web interface.

Step 2: Configuring OpenVPN

Now, let's configure OpenVPN on your FreshTomato router:

1. In the FreshTomato web interface, navigate to the "VPN Tunneling" section.
2. Click on the "OpenVPN Client" tab.
3. Enable the OpenVPN client by checking the "Start with WAN" box.
4. Upload your OpenVPN configuration files by clicking on the "Choose File" button under "Client Config File".
5. Enter your OpenVPN username and password in the respective fields.
6. Click on the "Save" button to apply the changes.

Step 3: Forwarding Traffic through OpenVPN

In this step, we will configure your FreshTomato router to forward traffic from the internet through the OpenVPN tunnel:

1. Navigate to the "Administration" section in the FreshTomato web interface.
2. Click on the "Scripts" tab.
3. In the "WAN Up" field, enter the following script:

4. Click on the "Save" button to apply the changes.

Step 4: Testing the Configuration

Now, let's test if the configuration is working correctly:

1. On your computer, disconnect from the current network and connect to a different network (e.g., a mobile hotspot).
2. Open a web browser and visit a website to check your IP address.
3. If the IP address displayed is different from your actual IP address, it means your traffic is being routed through the OpenVPN tunnel successfully.

Congratulations! You have successfully set up FreshTomato 2021.2 on your R7000 router to forward traffic from the internet through an OpenVPN tunnel. Your internet connection is now secure and your data is protected.

Conclusion

In this guide, we have covered the steps to set up FreshTomato 2021.2 on your R7000 router to forward traffic from the internet through an OpenVPN tunnel. It is essential to secure your internet connection, especially when accessing sensitive information online. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can ensure your data remains private and protected.