The SMALLEST VPN Gateway - GL.iNet Brume2

[@jackolope2217]

Setting up a vpn server at my grandparents house to randomly print stuff on their printer 🤣🤣

[@Smaxey843]

Chicken. Chicken! Chicken. Chicken chichi chicken. Chicken?

[@RBzee112]

Dynamic DNS isn't just for remote access. It's incase your ISP changes your IP address on you. DDNS will keep your VPN config updated with your WAN IP info.

[@jonathanpalmer1473]

I just bought two of these. I’m going to try backing up my Synology NAS to a second Synology NAS located at my office over a Wireguard VPN. Thanks for the inspiration! 😊

[@Jannickjay]

How did it work? 🤙

[@ShaferHart]

You didn't need this for that. Synology has VPN server and client functionality.

[@jonathanpalmer1473]

@@Jannickjayit has been working flawlessly. For my NAS at home, I have one of the network ports wired to the Brume as a VPN client. Then, I have the other network port wired into my router so that I can still access it on my local network. The nightly backups have been working perfectly and I don’t miss paying a monthly fee for cloud storage.

[@AdHdEntertainmentLLC]

Nice to see a new video and a good one at that. I have a GL-inet mobile router I have used once net to reset the device and play around with it again. Been like 2 years since I touched it.

[@pieterrossouw8596]

I've got an older version of this that I use as a travel router. It's limited to 100Mbit ethernet and realistically you're getting 40-70Mbit on Wi-Fi but it's great for when I want a personal Wi-Fi AP when traveling. If it's just about connecting to your home network I'd argue tailscale is the best solution for 95% of people.

[@DaveHoltzman]

that one gets perfect battery life span cause its slower. ar300 i think.

[@curtispavlovec]

Yes. The venerable AR300-M series. I own and use probably a dozen of them yet. Fantastic little low power routers and I still buy more when I come across one.

[@idontatalya242]

Hell yes! I knew something like this was possible with OpenWRT hardware but I would be MORE than happy to have a plug-n-play option...had been wanting to use my folks' place as an off-site backup, and a pair of these would make that config 10x easier 👍

[@microdesigns2000]

I though the exact same thing. I've been thinking about installing a VPN server on my xigmanas server, but this looks better! Before I always wanted access to my omv5 server but never found a way to get the VPN server to work.

[@javaman2883]

Not coming with an integrated switch can be considered a good thing for some of us. My current router, a consumer POS, only has the common 4 LAN ports, so I added an 8 port gigabit switch and have everything plugged into it. I figured having PCs connecting to the NAS on the same switch was better than sending anything through one wire to the router. My Brume2 is ordered and comming soon. It will be a simple swap.

[@timsandman]

Thanks for that. I always enjoy you explanations. Entertaining, funny and informative 😊

[@kirksteinklauber260]

I use Mikrotik and their hAP AC2 is 79 USD that supports multiple VPN protocols such as SSTP, IPSec (L2TP, IKEv1, IKEv2, OVPN, WireGuard and ZeroTier) plus 5 LAN/ WAN Ports, Wifi, Dynamic routing protocols and such much more!! There are cheaper models but you will compromise performance

[@kevinhughes9801]

Love the gli net routers have 2 myself one as travel router other on main lab as backup internet. Great vid thanks

[@RaidOwl]

Their travel routers are awesome

[@kevinhughes9801]

@@RaidOwl just wanted to say thanks again for vid. Spent my day today playing with that drop in gw function on my gli ax1800 works a charm. Setup wireguard vpn server on home udm pro se then took the gli to parents configured the wireguard vpn client on it and instant site to site vpn. Just trying to work out latency and if I should route all parents traffic via it or as docs say just some traffic like there Apple TV to my jellyfin server 😂. Thanks for bringing this great feature to attention of your subscribers👏

[@RaidOwl]

@@kevinhughes9801 heck yeah man glad its working out for you!

[@kevinhughes9801]

@@RaidOwl just to let u no/question I got my 2 brume 2 devices and setup them up with client wireguard vpn bck into my udm. Enabled drop in gateway function on them and plugged each one in to there remote lans via wan ports on Brumes as per drop in instructions. I plugged Apple TV into the lan port of Brume and it worked as designed all Apple TV traffic went down vpn. However few days later realised all lan trafffic from remote lans were going down tunnel even tho it’s only Apple TV that was plugged into brume device. Id left the main router doing dhcp so no way other traffic on lan should use the brume and vpn. You or anyone else had this issue please?

[@jonathan.sullivan]

Love me some GL.inet, I use their travel routers. So versatile for the money. Awaiting their FLINT2 release this year.

[@szymontoda3155]

3:08 The device has only a few ports because it is designed as a travel router; it needs to be small enough to fit in limited luggage space or in your pocket while traveling. To increase the number of ports, you can use another network device, such as a switch, which can be compact yet offer more ports. However, be aware that this device, and others in its class, typically have less powerful hardware, resulting in slower speeds. For example, the comparable Mango GL-MT300N-V2 won't exceed speeds of around 60 Mbit/s.

[@returnedinformation1040]

I wouldn't really call it smallest. Although it definitely doesn't have most amazing specs and hardware acceleration, Mikrotik mAP lite is tiny, even compared to Brume2. Beside the microUSB it also takes in PoE in (11-57V), and for those of need to remote access or a WiFi access point it can be a really interesting solution

[@TarEkisthis]

So if i did understand your video as well , you can router the whole traffic using a commercial vpn ?

[@kokolo5911]

Wow what a great video, thank you! I have a question regarding the VPN: I would like to set up a HTTP Proxy and connect it to a VPN. I read that it’s possible with the gl.inet but I would like to have different IP addresses for different phones connected to the router. My questions are: 1) will it be possible to switch the IPs without a big hustle in-between connecting the phones? 2) do you think social media platforms like TikTok should be able to detect that it’s a VPN or will it be safe since the VPN isn’t on the actual mobile device but on a router? I hope you can share your thoughts on these-would appreciate it a lot 🙏🙏

[@phillipmartinez583]

He's back!

[@seansuwanto9522]

How trustworthy is the manufacturer? How would i be certain that no backdoor is created?

[@RaidOwl]

I've used plenty of gl.inet products and have had no issues. You can log the traffic coming out of your network to see where its headed if you're worried, but I haven't seen anything suspicious.

[@claybales5655]

Now that it supports tailscale would make this a lot earlier setup? with Tailscale could you still push data out to the PIA VPN? for remote clients ?

[@geofaco]

Great content but i would like to know how the configuration is done on your ISP Router to port forward etc..from the BRUME2 i'm stucked

[@chestercopperpot3793]

Curious to know how well this functions if you flash/update it with vanilla / latest OpenWRT...

[@javaman2883]

While reading reviews for this device, I've seen a number voicing concern that the WAN is 2.5Gbps while the LAN is 1Gbps, calling that a stupid idea. I admit, that it's a marketing flex to have that 2.5Gbps, but there is a small reason for it. The Wireguard VPN has a rated througput of over 350Mbps, which would be going over the WAN along with LAN to internet traffic. Example, if someone is using the VPN to access the internet (say for geolocation) that 350Mbps is on the WAN as full duplex. If others on the LAN are also accessing the internet, if the WAN was 1Gbps, the internal access would then be limited to 650Mbps. However, with the WAN being 2.5Gbps, the LAN can access the internet using the full 1Gbps while the VPN is also using 350Mbps. Assuming your ISP connection is over 1Gbps. Which is where this can be a marketing flex. Only users who have a frequent heavy need for the VPN to internet access would use ISP speed faster than their LAN port.

[@bits2646]

Don't see the point of 2.5 wan when they put single port 1gbit lan with no wi-fi

[@doujinflip]

I guess to ensure your downstream achieves full gigabit speed after network and VPN overhead?

[@robholmes9202]

Can split tunnelling be done on the brume? I don’t want to route all my traffic via the Wireguard!

[@Cornelius88ling]

does this works if we remain the main router as DHCP?

[@anasskeddo3866]

Can't we just plug it to the modem and avoid using a switch if my devices on lan are connected using wifi so i can connect from the internet to the Brume 2 VPN to be able to access my local devices ?

[@gqcastillo]

you should do a video how can it connect from outside of your network

[@ChrisN069]

@raidowl - If I wanted to use this to run three servers, for example, at three different locations, I would need three of these right? Say a TrueNAS machine at each location for a three way remote/offsite backup. And a side effect would be being able to get to other machines on each network for remote assistance? All three would run both client and server? TIA

[@ericgitonga6127]

On using vpn client, would that be detected by the employer, let say I live in France but work for a company in USA ?

[@Dr.Dkbt_JD-PhD-MD-MBA]

Would you review the Firewalla Purple pleeeease!!

[@mohamedkazimmoudachirou5635]

Hi, I bought a GL-AXT1800, I don't know how to configure it to hide my location. I also have a nodvpn I would like to configure my router with my nodvpn I want to travel in a week could you help me configure it for a reward? THANKS

[@zahscr]

I've been using the Brume 2 to run a home WireGuard server for a few months now, works fantastic! One question: do you think it's possible to swap the ISP modem and the Brume, so that the Brume connects directly to the ISP ONT? I'm trying to figure out a way to skip port forwarding because it seems to have stopped working on my ISP modem.

[@djora1980]

It depends. Some ISP’s require your WAN connection configured for a certain vlan id and to assure you, on the Brume that is supported!

[@microdesigns2000]

Nice video! If I'm a networking noob will I be successful? I built a server I'd like to access remotely. I like the idea of using this appliance as the VPN server rather than configuring it on the server. I have 500mb fiber but that is terminated outside my home and an ethernet cable comes in the wall and connects to a dlink AC1200 router. I'm not sure what connections i would make (wan and lan cables) and I'm not sure where the wireguard software would be installed (on client pc?). - Sad and helpless noob 😢

[@prits_passport]

Tailscale do the same

[@DOCTORKHANblog]

I have only a mobile wifi hotspot and can't connect this device to a modem, tether to my phone nor use a usb modem. What are my options using this?

[@miiichael0815]

thanks for your explanation about the brume2. would you put the brume2 in front or behind the router? If both were equally good

[@RaidOwl]

Depends but personally I’d use it behind

[@tampabaymonkey6604]

@@RaidOwlThanks for the great video. This looks like what I need for my home use. So you would use it in the drop-in gateway mode? I only want to use it as a WireGuard server and perhaps adblocker.

[@blackicemode1528]

In the drop-in gateway mode can use it as vpn server(openvpn,wireguard)?

[@Dr-AK]

Thanks for the video, kinda new to this. My current mesh router does not support openvpn or wire gaurd. Can I use this to add vpn? looks like I can also choose which ip address gets the vpn, is that correct? Could I use an old asus router for my vpn access but still keep my current sytem running?

[@theguzmanfamily2688]

Question, how-to connect Brume and google wifi. I want the have Brume be the VPN client so all devices connect on my home network (google WiFi or unmanaged switch) go through Brume. I have xfinity gateway connected to Brume WAN port from Brume LAN port I connected to google wifi globe icon port from the google double arrows icon port I plug that into unmanaged switch and I get no internet or vpn connection, both light are blinking. I had put the Brume after the google wifi which got assigned an IP and able to get internet and vpn clients, that were connected to switch working. The problem is any device connect to WiFi isn’t going through Brume. What am I doing wrong? Thanks for the help in advance Note. I did set the Brume IP to be same as the google wifi also getting conflict message

[@Whitemike63]

How fast is the speed on this ? I want to use wireguard from mullvad to hook up to my home router to only connect my laptops. Nothing for streaming like 4k content but need 2 or 3 laptops at the same time using the VPN, don't care its 2.4 GHZ.

[@dmorty6241]

I am new to devices and/or apps like this... I work from home via a corporate computer and VPN. Will installing this behind my router interfere in that process?

[@userhandler0tten351]

Your corporate computer might not play with the VPN (provided your IT dept is on the ball ) But the rest of your devices should be fine. Without providing too much information, what VPN are you using currently?

[@dmorty6241]

@UserHandle R0tten my home network has nothing. however, for various reasons, the work computer uses 2 separate software based VPNs for different tasks (corporate acquisition with conflicting systems). day to day requires global protect to remote access main network (original company) and Cisco Anyconnect for tasks requiring acquiring company network.

[@userhandler0tten351]

@@dmorty6241 so you should be good, this would just be a third option for your personal use Have you considered using AWS or Linode to setup your own cloud VPN? Let me know if that sounds like a worthwhile idea and I’ll find the video that walked me through my first time. I used PiVPN on Ubuntu server to setup WireGuard and it’s super easy.

[@dmorty6241]

@UserHandle R0tten I have considered multiple options... just never pulled the trigger afraid it would impact the work. I use TrueNAS Scale and have looked at several software based options there as well...

[@userhandler0tten351]

@@dmorty6241 finding time is always the hardest part so I feel that Definitely lookup that PiVPN application as you can install it on almost any hardware. You will have to play with the command line a little so fair warning. I recommend testing it with your phone before adding your laptop to the VPN. But I cannot stress enough how fast WireGuard VPN is once it’s fully configured. We use IPsec for work and it’s noticeably slower

[@nevilleford6721]

I would disagree with your comment that GL,iNet products are solid, given the trouble myself and lots of others are having with the the GL-MT3000 (Beryl AX) connecting in repeater mode to home WiFi and public WiFi. I could not get issue resolved so returned the item to Amazon.

[@TengisNarankhuu]

Will this work behind cgnat?

[@AkimboVermon]

Can I use this to watch Netflix set to different countries with low latency? I’ve tried nord vpn and control d but I get bad buffering

[@bneexotics2120]

So could you drop one of these into a Unifi network and run all traffic through a 3rd party VPN ?!

[@LorenHeiman]

Where can i get this for $60? Seems like kts $90 nost places.

[@tlhcpuguy]

the price for the plastic is 66.97 with a copuion

[@tlhcpuguy]

ok thanks i already got one

[@anthimossisk]

I feel that unifi makes it easier to create a site to site vpn.

[@CharlieMartorelli]

Good info

[@jasmineali5699]

How to use this with a wifi extender?

[@mikahundin]

Sorry newbie question: I only need VPN for watching streaming live video from Germany and other countries. Much content is geoblocked, so I connect to a Germany based IP address using Epic Browser to watch content. Will a hardware VPN like this help with this or even be capable of doing this? Thanks for replies.

[@RaidOwl]

Yes the VPN Client in here will route your traffic through whichever server you want.

[@stone22121978]

is a site-to-site connection with 2 BRUME2 possible oder only Server Client VPN ?

[@bhume7535]

From what I gathered using two Brumes should work to bridge two networks.

[@gatisfauss5400]

It looks fairly similar to piHole, With few more options that can be done on it too.

[@JustSomeInternetDude]

Can this go between you modem and an existing pfSense router.

[@doujinflip]

Yes, if what you want is to VPN all traffic going into your local network

[@JustSomeInternetDude]

@@doujinflip Yup awesome.

[@none2094]

The smallest? Deeper connect nano DPN is the smallest vpn.

[@TMoneyJones]

When new live stream??

[@RaidOwl]

Ummmm undetermined lol

[@marekpetr1283]

does this work without a public ip adress?

[@RaidOwl]

Unfortunately not. You’ll have to use something like tailscale or Cloudflare tunnels.

[@amitsiddhpura]

Can VPN Server work if ISP has Double NAT?

[@userhandler0tten351]

It should, in fact most people use a VPN to escape their double network address translation environment

[@amitsiddhpura]

@@userhandler0tten351 In India most ISP are using Double NAT (CGNAT). I want to expose my home internet, so I can see Indian content outside of India. I have tried with VPN but it can not be exposed as ISP has blocked the port from their side.

[@wildyato3737]

10:30 So what's it will do?..you aren't connect to another country at all😅 This little guy is complex to use😅

[@akurenda1985]

It's $90 on Amazon, after a single day lmao.

[@RaidOwl]

Should be a 30% discount tho