Connection Guide for Linux Device (Debian/Ubuntu/Raspbian)

This guide will help you get your Linux Device (running Debian/Ubuntu/Raspbian) online and running on the VK44 Network.

Requirements

The below files and resources are required in order to connect your Linux Device which is running Debian, Ubuntu or Raspbian (RPi) to the VK44 Network. 

VK44.NET Profile

You will need to apply for a VK44.NET VPN Profile from our dashboard and ensure your have it ready to place onto the Node OpenVPN Client.

This service is available free of charge to VK (Australia) Amateur Radio Operators which are approved users of the VK44 Network. Service Terms and Conditions apply.

Instructions

1. Connect to the Linux device via SSH.

sudo su
apt-get update && apt-get upgrade -y
apt-get install openvpn -y
nano /etc/openvpn/client.conf

3. PASTE the contents of the VK44.NET VPN Configuration from the CALLSIGN.conf file that you downloaded from the VK44.NET Dashboard.

1. Ctrl + X to close
2. Y to save

4. Register the OpenVPN Client Service and Start the Service.

systemctl enable openvpn@client
systemctl start openvpn@client

Check to make sure that the repeater is showing up on the VK44.NET VPN Dashboard - https://vpn.vk44.net 
If all is correct, and you are hosting a web service, you are now able to access the web interface at it's Dashboard URL: https://CALLSIGN.vk44.net

If you need additional assistance, want to give us some feedback or don’t have a User Guide for your device, please reach out to us via our Support Portal or by emailing us at: support@vk44.net.