I have Pifi set up on RasPi4b with NordVPN. It is connecting to the VPN successfully according to the mobile PIFI app. I want to “funnel” (Sorry, I’m not an expert) all the traffic from my LAN to the PiFi. I currently have an Netgear Orbi router. I’ve physically attached the PiFi RasPi4b via ethernet to a port on the Orbi router. Should I move it between the Orbi router and the cable modem? And how do I “funnel” all the traffic through the VPN? Thanks in advance!
Oh, also, do I need to use an usb to ethernet adapter?
Ok, sometimes it depends if the modem requires settings to be configured on the router or not but yes that is what I’d try
So I’d do:
- Modem → PiFi (WAN - the port is set to that by default)
- Then, USB-to-ethernet adapter (preferably a USB 3.0 one like this in a blue USB 3.0 port on Raspberry Pi) → Orbi
That way the full Orbi network would benefit from AdGuardHome / VPN running on the PiFi.
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Another two quick things:
- When using accessories (especially USB 3.0 accessories) with Raspberry Pi ensure you are using a good enough power supply. For 4b, 5v3a is minimum and could be higher if many accessories connected.
- For NordVPN (and some other providers), I’m working on adding WireGuard support (the protocol that is the foundation of what they call NordLynx). This feature would let you switch regions and use a faster VPN protocol without having to manually upload config files. If you want notified of this you can opt-in to the PiFi Beta in the app - expecting to have it ready in the coming weeks.
That’s awesome!!! I knew that you were working on the auto config file upload but didn’t know that you are working on adding WireGuard support for NordVPN users! Thanks for the info. I am ordering the adapter now and I did opt into the beta testing
Thanks for all the info! I was able to get it set up after I installed the usb to ethernet adapter. The entire process is already great as it is. I don’t think adguard is working correctly yet but I’m sure it’s just a configuration issue. I think I can figure that out.