I'm experiencing some difficulties with setting up PiVPN with Wireguard on my Ubuntu server. Here are the details of my setup and the issues I'm facing:
Setup:
- Ubuntu Server: Running on my home PC.
- Local Access: Files are accessible within my home network using SMB.
- Remote Access Goal: Access the server files from outside my home network.
- VPN Setup: PiVPN with Wireguard on port 51820.
- Router Configuration: NAT forwarding set for port 51820.
Problem:
- Port Forwarding Check: Despite enabling port forwarding for port 51820, it appears to be closed when checked using online port checking tools.
- Alternative Attempt: I found that port 80 was open, so I reconfigured Wireguard to use port 80, but it still did not work.
Additional Details:
- ISP Restrictions: I suspect my ISP might be blocking the port, but I'm not certain.
- Router Brand/Model: TP-Link Archer C6.
Steps Taken:
- Verified port forwarding rules in the router.
- Rechecked Wireguard configuration to ensure it's set to the correct port.
- Used online tools to check port status (Although i think it only shows open if there is an active connection to that port, i am not sure).
Questions:
- What could be the reason for port 51820 appearing closed despite setting up port forwarding?
- Are there any additional steps I can take to troubleshoot this issue?
- Could ISP restrictions be the cause, and how can I confirm this?
- Any other suggestions to get PiVPN with Wireguard working for remote access?
- Any other way of doing it, by setting up VPS, etc.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
