Remote-access Guide

how to enable remote access on untangle

by Princess Brakus IV Published 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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Enabling remote support without UI access.

  • ​. Click on Recovery Utilities.
  • You will see a warning like what is shown here:​. NOTE: It will momentarily stop network services, for about the same amount of time as a change made ...
  • After selecting Yes, you will be prompted to enter the admin password​.
  • ​. Arrow down to Remote Support, then press Enter on the keyboard.
  • Arrow down to Enable, then press Enter​.
  • Select Save, then press Enter​.

Allow External Web Admin / Quarantine Access
  1. Login to the web admin interface.
  2. Navigate to Config > Network > Advanced > Access Rules.
  3. Check "Allow HTTPS on WANs"
  4. Click Save in the bottom right-hand corner to save your changes.

Full Answer

How to gain access to untangle server without remote administration?

A option to gain access to it if you don't want to enable remote administration is to use OpenVPN to connect to it and from the VPN network connect to the Internal IP of Untangle http/ https:/ / UTInternalip.

How do I access untangle when I am away from home?

If you are coming in from your home (or elsewhere) you can remote into your work machine and then use its browser to get to Untangle.

How to enable SSH on the untangle server?

To enable SSH on the Untangle Server: 1 Open Config->Network->Advanced->Access Rules. 2 Check the "Allow SSH" Rule. 3 Hit Apply.

What is the root password on the untangle server?

The root password is the "admin" password. To enable SSH on the Untangle Server: Open Config->Network->Advanced->Access Rules. Check the "Allow SSH" Rule.

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How to enable OpenVPN on NG firewall?

The first step is to enable the OpenVPN server on your NG Firewall by navigating to Apps > OpenVPN > the Server tab . On this page, place a check next to "Server Enabled".

How to deploy OpenVPN?

Deploying the OpenVPN Client 1 Go to OpenVPN, then browse to the Server tab . Click the Download Client button for a user. This will generate the client installation files. 2 Select the appropriate installation file for the user's operating system. 3 Distribute OpenVPN configuration file to user through your preferred method (Ex: email, USB drive, Google Drive, Dropbox, shared folder on network, etc.)#N#The following steps are for Microsoft Windows only. For OSX/Linux/Android/etc. installation, please see our OpenVPN Wiki page. 4 Download the Windows OpenVPN client https://openvpn.net/client-connect-vpn-for-windows/. You can find other Operating System options linked from the Untangle OpenVPN wiki . 5 Run the installer and follow the Installation Wizard: 6 Open the OpenVPN client and choose to import the profile from a file. 7 Browse to the configuration profile you obtained in steps two and three. 8 Click Add. 9 Toggle the switch to connect.

What is address space?

Address Space defines an IP network/space for the VPN to use internally. The Address Space must be unique and separate from all existing networks and other address spaces on other OpenVPNs. A default will be chosen that does not conflict with the existing configuration.

How to test your external address?

The easiest way to test your external address, is to open it in a web browser while away from home, or inside your home using a smart phone with the WIFI connection turned off. Important: Testing your external address inside your home might not work, and this is OK.

What to do if Emby doesn't work?

If this doesn't work you will want to try completely disabling (turn off) any local malware & firewall software running on the same host temporarily to see if they may be blocking Emby.

Can you connect to Emby from an external address?

If the external address works in a browser, then you're good to go, and can proceed with connecting from Emby apps.

Can I test my router from my home?

Some internet routers disable loopback capabilities (going out and coming back in), therefore you might not be able to test this from inside your home network. It's important that you test away from home, or with your smart phone's wifi connection turned off.

Does Emby work remotely?

If you turn on automatic port mapping in Emby Server (option shown above) and enable UPnP on your router you likely are done and Emby will work remotely!

What is the admin in Untangle?

Admin stores settings related to the administration settings for Untangle.

Does Unchecking Allow HTTP Administration close the HTTP port?

Note: Unchecking Allow HTTP Administration does not actually close the HTTP port as this service is used for other functions like blockpages, Captive Portal, etc.

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