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OpenVPN on Windows Server and Static IP
I have a VM that has couple static IP. I ran Windows on it. I install OpenVPN on it as server. I push "redirect-gateway def1 bypass-dhcp". The client will be able to connect but can't access Internet. I know I need to do iptable on Linux. How do I do the routing on Windows? Is there a way to assign the public IP over OpenVPN?
Thanks
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The reason why it's failing is because you don't have NAT configured on your Windows Server. Here's roughly the notes I've written for myself that summarize the steps.
This was done on Server 2008R2, but it'll be very similar for all other versions.
Server Manager > Add Roles > Network Policy & Access Services Role (NPAS) > Routing & Remote Access Service (RRAS) > Install
Then, in Server Manager, Right Click "RRAS" > Configure & Enable > Custom Configuration > [Check Off] "NAT" > Finish > Start Service
Then, to configure NAT:
RRAS > NAT > [Right Click] New Interface > Local Area Connection 2 > "Public Interface connected to the Internet" > "Enable NAT on this interface"
I will try it out. Thanks.