Show HN: Whole-home VPN router with hardware kill switch (OpenWrt and WireGuard)
13 days ago
- #VPN
- #Privacy
- #OpenWrt
- Whole-home VPN router setup with OpenWrt, WireGuard, and AmneziaWG for network-wide protection.
- Hardware kill switch ensures no traffic leaks, implemented at the firewall level for reliability.
- AmneziaWG provides DPI bypass to defeat VPN blocking in restrictive networks.
- Supports all devices including smart TVs, consoles, IoT, and guest devices without requiring individual apps.
- AdGuard Home with DNS-over-HTTPS for encrypted DNS and ad/tracker blocking.
- Automatic recovery with watchdog to restart VPN tunnels on failure.
- Detailed deployment guides and AI-assisted setup for easy configuration.
- Addresses privacy concerns from legislation like UK Online Safety Bill and Australia Social Media Ban.
- Comparison between VPN apps and this stack highlighting advantages like no battery drain and centralized maintenance.
- Mullvad VPN recommended for its no-logs policy and anonymous payment options.