From 7ed09d8f0a1b6a6579905dca80055ca7764bf2c8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: ookie Date: Fri, 5 Aug 2022 13:02:35 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Added a line to README.md to help prevent future time loss figuring out why the connection times out (I've lost 2 hours) --- README.md | 2 ++ 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 6af957b..c5c07e2 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -87,6 +87,8 @@ This also includes Linux VMs in public clouds, such as [DigitalOcean](https://bl A pre-built [Docker image](https://github.com/hwdsl2/docker-ipsec-vpn-server) is also available. Advanced users can install on a [Raspberry Pi](https://www.raspberrypi.org). [[1]](https://elasticbyte.net/posts/setting-up-a-native-cisco-ipsec-vpn-server-using-a-raspberry-pi/) [[2]](https://www.stewright.me/2018/07/create-a-raspberry-pi-vpn-server-using-l2tpipsec/) +For servers with an external firewall (e.g. AWS), you will need to open UDP ports 500 and 4500 for the VPN. Please refer [to the documentation](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AWSEC2/latest/UserGuide/ec2-security-groups.html). + :warning: **DO NOT** run these scripts on your PC or Mac! They should only be used on a server! ## Installation