Fixing Routes with OpenVPN Client using HTTP Proxy on Commercial VPN Servers

Fixing Routes for OpenVPN Client using HTTP Proxy with Commercial VPN Servers on OpenWRT Router

In today's world, internet censorship is a significant concern for many internet users. One way to bypass internet censorship is to use a VPN (Virtual Private Network) service. A VPN service encrypts internet traffic and routes it through a remote server, allowing users to access the internet as if they were in a different location.

OpenWRT is a popular open-source router firmware that supports various VPN clients, including OpenVPN. However, some users may encounter issues with VPN connections due to internet censorship or other network restrictions. In such cases, using an HTTP proxy with a commercial VPN service can help fix the routing issue.

Why Use a Commercial VPN Service?

While there are many free VPN services available, they often have limitations such as data caps, slow speeds, and limited server locations. Commercial VPN services, on the other hand, offer more features and better performance. They typically have larger server networks, faster speeds, and stronger encryption, making them a better choice for bypassing internet censorship and maximizing security.

How to Use an HTTP Proxy with OpenVPN Client on OpenWRT Router

To use an HTTP proxy with OpenVPN client on OpenWRT router, follow these steps:

1. Install the OpenVPN package on your OpenWRT router.
2. Configure the OpenVPN client with the necessary VPN server details.
3. Configure the HTTP proxy settings in the OpenVPN client configuration file.
4. Restart the OpenVPN client to apply the changes.

Step 1: Install the OpenVPN Package

To install the OpenVPN package on your OpenWRT router, log in to the router's web interface and go to the "System" > "Software" section. Search for "openvpn" in the package list and install the package.

Step 2: Configure the OpenVPN Client

After installing the OpenVPN package, you need to configure the OpenVPN client with the necessary VPN server details. This includes the VPN server's IP address or hostname, port number, encryption protocol, and authentication details.

client
dev tun
proto udp
remote  
resolv-retry infinite
nobind
user nobody
group nogroup
persist-key
persist-tun
ca ca.crt
cert client.crt
key client.key
tls-auth ta.key 1
cipher AES-256-CBC
auth SHA256
verb 3

Step 3: Configure the HTTP Proxy Settings

To configure the HTTP proxy settings in the OpenVPN client configuration file, add the following lines to the file:

http-proxy  
http-proxy-retry
http-proxy-option CUSTOM-HEADER Accept-Encoding: gzip, deflate

Replace and with the IP address and port number of your HTTP proxy server. The "http-proxy-retry" option ensures that the OpenVPN client will retry the connection if the proxy server is unavailable. The "http-proxy-option" line sets the "Accept-Encoding" header to support gzip and deflate compression.

Step 4: Restart the OpenVPN Client

After making the necessary changes, restart the OpenVPN client to apply the changes. You can do this by going to the "System" > "Startup" section in the web interface and restarting the "openvpn" service.

Using a commercial VPN service with an HTTP proxy can help fix routing issues and maximize security on OpenWRT routers. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can configure the OpenVPN client on your OpenWRT router to use a commercial VPN service with an HTTP proxy. This will allow you to bypass internet censorship and access the internet securely.

References

• OpenWRT: https://openwrt.org/
• OpenVPN: https://openvpn.net/
• Commercial VPN Services: https://thatoneprivacysite.net/vpn-section/