Tomato VPN has a built-in VPN server that is capable of taking full advantage of the most secure VPN protocol available, OpenVPN. OpenVPN uses two protocols (static and SSL/TLS). If this is your first shot at setting up a VPN server, I recommend starting out with this method. I think you will find that the “static key” is less difficult to manage.
Archives for June 2014
What is Port Forwarding? How to Open Ports on a Router
Without port forwarding, remote access will not work. Why? Because when your computer sends a request for information to WAN (out to the Internet), it is initiating the request from inside your LAN. The only reason the data is allowed back into your private network is because you sent for it. Port forwarding doesn’t need an outbound request.
How to Setup a Router Powered by Tomato Firmware
In this section, we’ll cover a basic home network setup for your Tomato router. We’re not doing anything fancy here. We’ll simply give the router a hostname, sync the time server, create an IP address range for DHCP and finally, setup the wireless access point and shared key. For some people, this is all they will need to setup their home network.
How to Flash a Router with Tomato Firmware (Shibby Mod)
When you flash Tomato firmware to your router, some of the settings from the old firmware may remain. These old settings can cause conflicts and even make the router appear broken, when in fact, the router is perfectly fine. That is why it is so important to clear the flash memory before and after flashing Tomato firmware to your router.
How to Block Websites, Block Ads, and Setup a Porn Filter
Home network security isn’t just about securing your computers. Sometimes, you need a little security for those living/working under your roof –like children, or employees that waste time on Facebook. With Tomato, you can block ads, block websites, setup a porn filter, and take control of what goes on inside of your home network.
