Overview
Meter’s Client VPN enables remote users to securely connect to your network from anywhere, whether at home or on the road. There is no additional cost to use the VPN.Who can modify this feature?
- Partner
- Company/Network Admins with write access
- Meter Support
Use cases
- Remote work: Enable employees to access office resources from home
- Travel: Allow users to connect securely while traveling
- IT administration: Manage network resources remotely
- Contractor access: Provide temporary secure access to external partners
How to set up the VPN server
- Log in to the Dashboard at dashboard.meter.com
- Navigate to Secure Tunnels > Client VPN
- Click Add VPN server
Configuration options
| Setting | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Address | IP address of your Client VPN server. Must not overlap with existing networks (found under Network-wide > VLANs). | 10.200.0.1 |
| Address mask | Subnet mask length for the VPN server. A /24 allows up to 253 clients. | /24 |
| Listen port | Port number the VPN server listens on for incoming connections. | 51820 |
| DNS listen address | IP address VPN clients use for DNS requests. If blank, defaults to the VPN server address. Must be reachable when VPN is enabled. | VPN server address |
| Connected VLANs | Local VLANs that should be accessible over the Client VPN. | — |
| Client allowed subnets | Additional subnet ranges that should be accessible (e.g., remote subnets at the other end of an IPSec tunnel). | — |
| WAN | WAN interface for Client VPN communication. | — |
| WAN failover | If ON, the Client VPN fails over to the backup WAN if the primary fails. If OFF, the VPN goes down with the selected WAN. | OFF |
After setup
Once the VPN server is configured, you can begin adding users.
Next steps
Adding and removing VPN clients
Create VPN configurations for users and manage existing clients.
Setting up your client device
Instructions for end users to configure VPN on their devices.
FAQs
What is the Meter DDNS address?
What is the Meter DDNS address?
The default label of the endpoint is the Meter DDNS address. It is what client devices use to reach the Meter Firewall. This address points to the public IP address of the Meter Firewall. Whenever the public IP address changes, the DDNS record updates automatically.Using DDNS, clients maintain a consistent connection even if your public IP changes.
Can I add multiple endpoints?
Can I add multiple endpoints?
Yes, you can add multiple endpoints. For example, if some users need access to a certain VLAN and others do not, one endpoint can have access to the particular VLAN while the other endpoint does not. Add users to the appropriate endpoint based on their access needs.
Related resources
- AutoVPN - Connect multiple Meter networks
- IPSec tunnels - Connect to third-party firewalls and cloud providers
- Managing Dashboard users - Manage user access and roles