Build a Smart Raspberry Pi VPN Server: Auto Configuring, Plug-n-Play, Use from Anywhere

by Ira Finch

This book is a step-by-step guide on building a Raspberry Pi VPN Server + Tor Router (optional) using Open Source software under Windows 7 and newer, Android 4.0 and newer, and Raspbian OS. As a fully plug-n-play device, you will be able to connect it to virtually any Internet router and it will auto-configure itself to that environment. There is no need for DDNS (Dynamic DNS) as the server will send you emails if/when its IP address changes, so you can make quick/easy changes to your local Client Certificates. For less than $60, you'll have your own VPN Server, and Tor Router, which you can monitor and maintain from almost anywhere without paying service fees to companies that may record, sell, or steal your data or identity.
NEW 3RD EDITION: Includes optional Tor Router for increased anonymity and identity protection, VPN over SSL, SSH hardening, simplified setup and other enhancements.
My book contains a link to a supporting web site that includes a User Forum, and additional FAQs, Troubleshooting, Maintenance, and Errata pages not found in the book.
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99 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 11, 2015

Reviews

[Donald Mason · Rating 4 out of 5]

First of all, I liked the book. Only took one star off because I cannot imagine how such books like about VPN, tech and instagram can be in the library for so long without being updated. Clearvpn review indicates that these things change very quickly and there are new features and directions of VPN use that are introduced. So the books must be updated twice a year, I am sure.

[Sam · Rating 5 out of 5]

While I love the idea of using a Raspberry Pi to create a VPN tunnel home, (I've done it myself for a couple years now) I take issue with using Raspbian. Raspbian can be made to be secure but it's created with the goal of being easy to use to it's not set up to be secure by default. I've found that using Arch Linux on the Raspberry Pi is much more ideal for anything that is exposed to the public internet.