Replace BT Business Smarthub

[AmaliJules]

I need VPN access and the new BT SMarthub does not have this apart from portforwarding to a server which I dont want to do. Has anyone replaced the BT hub with another modem (TP-link, Draytek etc) which has native VPN in the firmware? If so, can the 4G backup be used as well as this is critical to our systems? Many thanks in advance 

[PaulC1]

Hi AmaliJules,

The 4G backup only works when connected to a BT Business Hub. the 4G device won't work with 3rd party routers. I don't know on which 3rd party router can give you a VPN though.

Paul

[dial1899]

Hi,

I have used mikrotik for years for both SSTP and L2TP VPNs.   Similar to this:

https://mikrotik.com/product/RB951Ui-2nD

We have a hub and spoke topology.  At the central site (the hub) we put Softether VPN on a virtual machine, doesn't need much processing power if you don't have loads of users. 

https://www.softether.org/

Softether works with VPN clients on windows, android, iphone as well for individual users/home workers etc.

[dial1899]

I should say, I came here because I can't get a SmartHub2 to work.  So you'll need your own MODEM or something else on site as well as the Mikrotik box....