Title: UDP Tunneling with SafeHaven – Implementation Details and Demo for Secure Private Networking on Linux
SafeHaven is a proof-of-concept project that demonstrates creating a VPN over UDP (User Datagram Protocol) to establish secure private networking between two devices using Linux. This article provides an overview of how it works, along with implementation details and a demo video showcasing its functionality.
To utilize SafeHaven effectively, ensure you have access to Linux operating systems for both client and server machines. The project requires building the provided codebase before running appropriate flags on each side according to their respective roles (client or server). In addition, enabling IP forwarding is necessary on the server machine by executing `sysctl -w net.ipv4.ip_forward=1`.
The command syntax for SafeHaven includes various options such as specifying local and remote addresses/server tun device IPs, selecting global mode to route all traffic through the tunnel server, defining a custom TUN name (default: “tun0”), etcetera. For detailed usage instructions refer back to the provided README file within this repository or visit [this blog post](https://kwakubiney.github.io/posts/UDP-Tunneling-With-Safehaven/) written by its creator for comprehensive explanations on how everything works internally.
In conclusion, SafeHaven offers an interesting approach to creating a secure private network between two devices using UDP tunneling techniques within Linux environments while avoiding complex configurations typically associated with traditional VPN solutions. Its simplicity makes it suitable even for beginners looking to explore networking concepts further without requiring extensive knowledge about advanced protocols or complicated setup processes.
## Demo Video Link: [Click here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJcXyx5ae1Ac)
### License Information: MIT License
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