Remote admin panel access through Wireguard (client mode)

spyk · 2022-06-06T12:02:09.639Z

Hi,

I want to access the admin panel of the router remotely through a WG connection ( from the WG server side) . I setup the router as a WG client and the tunnel works fine my home clients behind the router pass through the tunnel.

However I cannot at all ping the Wireguard IP address of the router, nor ssh to it. I guess it must be related to the firewall but I don’t understand how GLiNet firmware handles wireguard. I see a wireguard zone but no wireguard interface.

Any idea how can I access the router admin interface through WG from the server side ?

I am using the latest firmware.

wcs2228 · 2022-06-06T17:29:03.042Z

This is usually because there is no “NAT loopback” a.k.a. “hairpinning”. Try Google for those terms for workarounds.

I do not work for and I am not directly associated with GL.iNet

alzhao · 2022-06-07T06:32:47.806Z

In the wireguard connection, there should be an option “allow local access”. When you select you should be able to access the router using the wireguard IP.

spyk · 2022-06-07T17:21:23.766Z

I remember I tried already this and I could not, but I will try again to make sure.

spyk · 2022-06-07T17:22:43.349Z

wcs2228:

NAT loopback

Thanks for the tip, I will do my research.

Oroville · 2022-06-08T11:42:35.582Z

Just use zerotier installvit on your router and phones and pc all connected 24/7 no need for a vpn its like having a virtual eathernet cord plugged into your phone no matter where you go even does udp hole punching.