Does anyone have experience using ZeroTier for remote access?

Geoff AB6BT

John WA7UAR

John - K3MA

John WA7UAR

So I decided WTH -- and I ordered one the ZeroTier Edge virtual network hardware boxes. It will eventually require a monthly fee for a basic connection to their "software defined network" (SDN) but the benefit for a Flex Radio Server could be huge. Live/learn/grow!

Kari Gustafsson SM0HRP

Hi but they are sold out? Thought I would do the same...

John WA7UAR

This is where I went to order it. https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/zerotier-edge-open-source-enterprise-vpn-sd-wan#/

John WA7UAR

Kari Gustafsson SM0HRP

Thanks for the info. Will buy one. Have you received yours?

John WA7UAR

No. I’m sure I’m at the bottom of their list. I’ll post here again when I have an update. Thanks Kari.

John WA7UAR

Here is a 2017 (?) video interview on Facebook with the creator of the TierZero Edge router:
https://m.facebook.com/appleboxnetwor...

Roland HB9VQQ

Hi John, any update on this ? Have you rceived the Zerotier Edge ?

Geoff AB6BT

In my original post I was not referring to hardware. I was just referring to setting up a software defined network.It's pretty ease to install and configure. All you need is a computer at each node.

Roland HB9VQQ

Well I wonder if you could install the ZeroTier One Client on the FlexRadio OS ...?  What OS is running on the Signature Series Radios ?

Ted VE3TRQ

You do not have access to any of the (quasi-embedded) OS’s involved - Linux on the 6xxx, and Windows 10 on the Maestro / “M” front end.

Tom - N3VM

KB4AAA

Zerotier also works on just about any Openwrt routers. You can virtually connect anything on your network anywhere in the world all encrypted and no worry's about open ports and port forwarding. I have been using this service for over a year with works great.

Tom - N3VM

Thanks for that Billy.  I'll add ZT also has Docker-container flavors too. It's VERY nice when the firewall vendors support ZT, because as you pointed out, no open ports. I've like to see Ubiquiti add ZC support to their UniFi Security Gateway (USG) product line. Who can say?

KB4AAA

Tom, I am amazed on how flexible ZT really is. I have one Openwrt router setup with 3 vlans and a different zerotier network setup on each vlan. I can goto any remote computer or RPI and install zerotier and pick which vlan to connect to and its just like being plugged into that network and it just works. I also have my "portable jobsite router" when there is no internet available.  I have a verizon usb lte modem plugged into a openwrt router with zerotier I can run security cameras, share printers, files, etc and all of the devices are part of the desired network.

Tom - N3VM

That is great feedback Billy. I know ZT is (1) as easy as OpenVPN (perhaps easier?) and (2) about "as fast" as ipsec (with ZT being a good bit easier), and (3) also allows for simple bridging (to retain the multicast) -- at least in a small/simple environment, which is (4) similar to SSTP in SoftEther (again with ZT being a good bit easier) not to mention that SSTP is basically Microsoft-specific. It's unique VPN-offering in the use-case it covers.  I'm glad to hear it's flexible and high-performing. I've read a lot of times that people say it's like having a direct connection. It's really hard to improve on a compliment like that!

Roland HB9VQQ

Ted VE3TRQ

Roland HB9VQQ

No more port forwarding, no SmartLink required, No full blown Linux server needed. My deployment is with a small portable Raspberry Pi 4 with a single legged setup (eth0). Full layer 2 access to your home Network.

Ted VE3TRQ

Tom - N3VM

Hi guys - I made a post today about ZeroTier.  Just trying to get attention on a feature request. Thanks, tom

carsco

> @"Ted VE3TRQ" said:
> Here's a link on how to set up ZeroTier access to your home network

Hello. There is an updated guide?
I use Ubuntu as server.
Thanks