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WireGuard Setup Guide (wireguard conf)

wireguard conf

Synology NAS Installation

Grab the WireGuard package from Synology’s Package Center or install it straight from the command line:

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1sudo synopkg install WireGuard

Once it’s up, enable the service:

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1sudo synoctl set -s WireGuard -k enabled -v true

Drop the configuration file into /usr/local/etc/wireguard/wg0.conf and fire up the service:

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1sudo systemctl start wg-quick@wg0

Ubuntu Server Installation

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1sudo apt update
2sudo apt install wireguard

Load the kernel module and start the service:

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1sudo modprobe wireguard
2sudo systemctl enable wg-quick@wg0
3sudo systemctl start wg-quick@wg0

Router Firmware Installation (OpenWrt / DD‑WRT)

For OpenWrt:

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1opkg update
2opkg install wireguard

For DD‑WRT, grab the WireGuard package from its repository.

Server Configuration

Generate the key pair and a pre‑shared key:

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1wg genkey | tee server_private.key | wg pubkey > server_public.key
2wg genpsk > psk.key

Create a minimal wg0.conf:

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1[Interface]
2PrivateKey = YOUR_SERVER_PRIVATE_KEY
3Address = 10.0.0.1/24
4ListenPort = 51820
5PostUp = iptables -A FORWARD -i %i -j ACCEPT; iptables -A NAT -t nat -A POSTROUTING -o eth0 -j MASQUERADE
6PostDown = iptables -D FORWARD -i %i -j ACCEPT; iptables -D NAT -t nat -A POSTROUTING -o eth0 -j MASQUERADE
7
8[Peer]
9PublicKey = YOUR_CLIENT_PUBLIC_KEY
10AllowedIPs = 10.0.0.2/32
11PresharedKey = YOUR_PSK_KEY
12PersistentKeepalive = 25

Adjust the AllowedIPs and Address ranges to match your network.

Client Configuration

On a Synology NAS, bring in the peer config via the DSM VPN Server UI or paste the public key manually.

For Ubuntu:

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1sudo tee /etc/wireguard/wg0.conf <<EOF
2[Interface]
3PrivateKey = YOUR_CLIENT_PRIVATE_KEY
4Address = 10.0.0.2/32
5
6[Peer]
7PublicKey = YOUR_SERVER_PUBLIC_KEY
8Endpoint = your.server.ip:51820
9AllowedIPs = 0.0.0.0/0
10PresharedKey = YOUR_PSK_KEY
11PersistentKeepalive = 25
12EOF
13sudo systemctl start wg-quick@wg0

For routers, add a new peer block with the same fields as above.

Cloudflare Warp Integration

Add a new [Peer] block with Cloudflare Warp’s public key and endpoint:

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1[Peer]
2PublicKey = YOUR_WARP_PUBLIC_KEY
3Endpoint = YOUR_WARP_ENDPOINT
4AllowedIPs = 0.0.0.0/0

WireGuard will treat it like any other peer, giving you double encryption.

Testing Procedures

• Verify handshakes: wg show
• Test reachability: ping 10.0.0.1
• Check exit IP: curl https://ipinfo.io
• Speed test: speedtest-cli --bytes 1000000

Troubleshooting Table

FAQ

• How do I install WireGuard on Synology? Install via Package Center, enable the service, and drop the wg0.conf file into /usr/local/etc/wireguard/.
• Can WireGuard work with Cloudflare Warp? Yes, add Warp as an additional peer in your wg0.conf.

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Installing WireGuard Conf Across Platforms

WireGuard is a lightweight, high‑performance VPN that outperforms traditional protocols. This guide walks you through installing it on Synology NAS, Ubuntu Server, OpenWrt, and DD‑WRT, and it gives you a quick cheat sheet for building your wireguard conf. The steps are broken down by device, include code snippets, links to official repos, and a diagram of the tunnel flow.

Diagram

Synology NAS

1. Open Package Center and search for WireGuard. If it’s missing, drop the following into your terminal:

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1sudo synopkg install WireGuard

2. Once the package is ready, head over to VPN Server, enable WireGuard, and paste your wireguard conf into:

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1/usr/local/etc/wireguard/wg0.conf

3. Start the service:

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1sudo systemctl start wg-quick@wg0

Official Synology package: Synology WireGuard

Ubuntu Server

1. Update the package index and install the official WireGuard package:

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1sudo apt update
2   sudo apt install wireguard

2. Generate a key pair:

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1wg genkey | sudo tee /etc/wireguard/privatekey
2   sudo cat /etc/wireguard/privatekey | wg pubkey | sudo tee /etc/wireguard/publickey

3. Create /etc/wireguard/wg0.conf with your settings (see example below).
4. Enable and start the interface:

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1sudo systemctl enable wg-quick@wg0
2   sudo systemctl start wg-quick@wg0

Official Ubuntu package page: WireGuard on Ubuntu

OpenWrt

1. Update and install the WireGuard packages:

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1opkg update
2   opkg install wireguard luci-app-wireguard

2. In the LuCI web UI, add a new interface, pick WireGuard, paste your wireguard conf, and set PersistentKeepalive to 25 seconds for NAT traversal.
3. Click Apply; the tunnel will come online.

Official OpenWrt WireGuard page: OpenWrt WireGuard

DD‑WRT

DD‑WRT doesn’t ship with native WireGuard support. You’ll need to compile or grab a community binary.

1. Place the binary in /usr/sbin/.
2. Create /etc/config/network with a wireguard section, specifying the interface, private key, and peer block.
3. Restart the network service.

Community DD‑WRT WireGuard guide: DD‑WRT WireGuard

Generating Keys and Populating the wireguard conf

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1# Server key pair
2wg genkey | sudo tee /etc/wireguard/privatekey
3sudo cat /etc/wireguard/privatekey | wg pubkey | sudo tee /etc/wireguard/publickey
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5# Pre‑shared key (optional)
6wg genpsk | sudo tee /etc/wireguard/presharedkey

Sample wg0.conf

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1[Interface]
2Address = 10.0.0.1/24
3ListenPort = 51820
4PrivateKey = <server-private-key>
5PostUp   = iptables -A FORWARD -i %i -j ACCEPT; iptables -A FORWARD -o %i -j ACCEPT
6PostDown = iptables -D FORWARD -i %i -j ACCEPT; iptables -D FORWARD -o %i -j ACCEPT
7
8[Peer]
9PublicKey = <client-public-key>
10AllowedIPs = 10.0.0.2/32
11PersistentKeepalive = 25
12PresharedKey = <pre‑shared-key>

Replace the placeholders with your actual values.

Testing the Connection

• Ping the server IP from a client.
• Run wg show to confirm the interface is up.
• Check your external IP with curl ipinfo.io.
• Make sure UDP port 51820 is allowed through the firewall and that DNS resolves to a trusted resolver.

Cloudflare Warp Integration

WireGuard can sit next to Cloudflare Warp. To add Warp as a client peer, generate a Warp key pair from the Cloudflare Warp developer portal and insert it into your wg0.conf as an extra [Peer] block. For full details, see the Warp documentation.

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Crafting the Server: wg0.conf Essentials (wireguard conf)

When we set up a VPN, the wireguard conf is the heart of the system. A single file can turn a network into a sleek, encrypted highway—pretty wild, right? We’ll walk through key generation, the exact syntax you need, and firewall tweaks that keep attackers at bay. Think of the conf as a recipe; one wrong ingredient spoils the dish. Ready to cook?

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Server Key Generation

We start by creating the server’s private key, then derive its public counterpart. The optional pre‑shared key adds an extra layer of secrecy, like a secret handshake between friends.

wg0.conf Skeleton (wireguard conf)

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1[Interface]
2Address = 10.0.0.1/24
3ListenPort = 51820
4PrivateKey = <server_private_key>
5PostUp = iptables -A FORWARD -i wg0 -j ACCEPT; iptables -t nat -A POSTROUTING -o eth0 -j MASQUERADE
6PostDown = iptables -D FORWARD -i wg0 -j ACCEPT; iptables -t nat -D POSTROUTING -o eth0 -j MASQUERADE

Peer Block

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1[Peer]
2PublicKey = <client_public_key>
3AllowedIPs = 10.0.0.2/32
4PersistentKeepalive = 25
5PresharedKey = <psk>

Firewall Rules

The PostUp and PostDown directives already add NAT rules, but you should also open UDP port 51820 in your router’s firewall. A typical rule might look like:

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1# Open UDP 51820 on a Linux firewall
2iptables -A INPUT -p udp --dport 51820 -j ACCEPT

Security Best Practices

• Use a unique private key per peer.
• Rotate keys quarterly.
• Restrict AllowedIPs to the smallest subnet.
• Enable DNS over TLS.
• Keep the kernel module updated.
• Treat your wireguard conf as a living document that evolves with your network.

After the tunnel is up, run wg show to confirm a handshake and view transfer statistics. Zero‑byte transfer means the client is connected but not yet sending traffic—adjust AllowedIPs or firewall rules until traffic flows.

If a handshake fails, verify the server’s public key matches the client’s peer entry and that the pre‑shared key is identical on both sides. Port blockers often masquerade as network issues.

Testing the Connection

• Ping the server to ensure reachability.
• Run a speed test to verify throughput.
• Perform an IP‑leak check to confirm privacy.

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