Hardware Requirement

Minimum System Requirements:

• Processor: Dual-Core (2.0 GHz or faster)

• Memory: 2 GB RAM

• Disk Space: 32 MB of available storage

• Network: Ethernet or Wi-Fi with a minimum speed of 1 Mbps

Recommended System Requirements:

• Processor: Quad-Core (2.5 GHz or faster)

• Memory: 4 GB RAM or more

• Disk Space: 64 MB or more of free storage (SSD preferred)

• Network: Wired Ethernet connection with speeds of 10 Mbps or more

Additional Hardware Specifications

If you’re looking to assign a public IP to other devices via VPN, such as IoT equipment, NAS, or routers, the hardware needs to support VPN protocols like WireGuard, L2TP, or SSTP. Here’s how different configurations function:

1. Devices with Native VPN/WireGuard Support

Some devices, including specific IoT models, NAS units, or routers, may offer built-in VPN compatibility. If the device supports protocols like WireGuard or a similar VPN, you can configure it to connect directly to the VPN and assign the public IP. These devices should fulfill the following criteria:

• VPN Compatibility: The device should have native VPN support (e.g., WireGuard, OpenVPN).

• Configuration Process: The VPN credentials (e.g., VPN server address, keys, etc.) must be entered directly into the device settings.

• Internet Access: The device must have an active internet connection to establish the VPN tunnel.

Devices that support direct VPN connectivity will automatically route their internet traffic through the VPN tunnel, utilizing the assigned public IP as though they are directly connected to the internet.

2. Devices Without Native VPN Support

For devices that don’t inherently support VPN connections, such as certain older network devices or specific IoT hardware, a router can be used to create the VPN connection and distribute the public IP to the devices. Here’s how to set it up:

• Router Requirement: You’ll need a router (e.g., MikroTik, OpenWRT) that supports VPN protocols like WireGuard or OpenVPN.

• Router VPN Configuration: The router will be configured to connect to the VPN using the required credentials. Once the VPN connection is established, the router will route the local network’s traffic through the VPN tunnel.

• Network Address Translation (NAT): The router will handle NAT (Network Address Translation), making sure that all connected devices appear to be accessing the internet via the public IP assigned by the VPN.

This setup enables all devices behind the router to use the same public IP for external communication.