WireGuard VPN Setup Guide

Overview

WireGuard is a modern, high‑performance VPN protocol. It gives you simplicity, speed, and strong security. Compared to legacy protocols like OpenVPN and IPSec, WireGuard is lightweight, has a tiny codebase, and is easier to audit.

Synology NAS

1. Log in to DSM and open Package Center.
2. Install the WireGuard package from the community repository.
3. In the WireGuard app, click Add and choose Generate to create a new private key. The public key will be displayed automatically.
4. Create a new Peer entry with the server’s public key and allowed IPs (e.g., 10.0.0.0/24).
5. Enable the interface and note the local IP assigned by DSM.

Ubuntu Server

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1sudo apt update
2sudo apt install wireguard

Create /etc/wireguard/wg0.conf:

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1[Interface]
2PrivateKey = <your_private_key>
3Address = 10.0.0.2/24
4ListenPort = 51820
5
6[Peer]
7PublicKey = <server_public_key>
8Endpoint = vpn.example.com:51820
9AllowedIPs = 0.0.0.0/0
10PersistentKeepalive = 25

Start the interface:

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

Router (OpenWrt / DD‑WRT)

1. Install the WireGuard package via LuCI or opkg install wireguard.
2. Add a WireGuard interface in Network → Interfaces.
3. Enter the private key and configure the local IP.
4. Add a peer with the server public key, endpoint, and allowed IPs.
5. Enable the interface and set a firewall rule to allow forwarding.

Server Configuration (Linux)

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1sudo apt install wireguard

Create /etc/wireguard/wg0.conf:

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1[Interface]
2PrivateKey = <server_private_key>
3Address = 10.0.0.1/24
4ListenPort = 51820
5
6[Peer]
7PublicKey = <client_public_key>
8AllowedIPs = 10.0.0.2/32

Start the server:

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

Client Setup (iOS / Android)

1. Install the WireGuard app from the App Store or Google Play.
2. Scan the QR code generated by the server or manually import the configuration file.
3. Toggle the connection switch to activate the tunnel.

Optional: Cloudflare Warp Integration

• Add a peer with Cloudflare’s public key (cloudflare.com), endpoint 1.1.1.1:2408, and AllowedIPs = 0.0.0.0/0.
• This allows the client to use Warp as a fallback or primary tunnel.

Testing & Verification

• Ping the server IP: ping 10.0.0.1.
• Run wg show to confirm handshake status.
• Perform a speed test using speedtest-cli.
• Check for IP leaks with curl https://ipinfo.io.

Troubleshooting

This guide covers the core steps needed to set up a WireGuard VPN across common devices and platforms. For deeper customization, consult the official WireGuard documentation.

WireGuard VPN Setup Guide

Meta description: A comprehensive guide to setting up WireGuard VPN on Synology NAS, Ubuntu server, and home routers, including Cloudflare Warp integration and testing procedures.

WireGuard Overview

WireGuard is a modern, lightweight VPN protocol built into the Linux kernel. It offers:

• High performance: state‑of‑the‑art cryptography and minimal overhead.
• Simplicity: a single binary and a minimal configuration file.
• Security: forward secrecy, perfect forward secrecy, and zero‑configuration key rotation.

Installing WireGuard on Synology NAS

1. Enable SSH on your Synology DSM (Control Panel → Terminal & SNMP → Enable SSH service).
2. Connect via SSH:

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1ssh admin@your-synology-ip

3. Install WireGuard:

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1sudo synopkg install WireGuard

Synology provides a WireGuard package in the Community Repository.

4. Configure the interface:

• Open the Synology Control Panel → Network → Network Interface → Create → Create VPN Profile → WireGuard.
• Import your wg0.conf file (see Server Configuration below).

Installing WireGuard on Ubuntu Server

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1sudo apt update
2sudo apt install wireguard

Create the configuration file /etc/wireguard/wg0.conf:

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1[Interface]
2PrivateKey = <your_private_key>
3Address = 10.0.0.1/24
4ListenPort = 51820
5PostUp = iptables -A FORWARD -i %i -j ACCEPT; iptables -A FORWARD -o %i -j ACCEPT; iptables -t nat -A POSTROUTING -o eth0 -j MASQUERADE
6PostDown = iptables -D FORWARD -i %i -j ACCEPT; iptables -D FORWARD -o %i -j ACCEPT; iptables -t nat -D POSTROUTING -o eth0 -j MASQUERADE
7
8[Peer]
9PublicKey = <peer_public_key>
10Endpoint = <peer_ip>:51820
11AllowedIPs = 0.0.0.0/0
12PersistentKeepalive = 25

Enable and start WireGuard:

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

Installing WireGuard on OpenWrt / DD‑WRT Routers

1. OpenWrt: Install the package via the package manager:

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1opkg update
2   opkg install wireguard

Then configure /etc/config/network with the wireguard section and add a wireguard interface.

2. DD‑WRT: Enable the WireGuard plugin from the DD‑WRT package repository and add a new interface under Setup → Wireless → Wireless Settings → Add.

Server Configuration

Generate a key pair on the server:

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1wg genkey | tee server_private.key | wg pubkey > server_public.key

Create wg0.conf on the server:

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1[Interface]
2PrivateKey = <server_private_key>
3Address = 10.0.0.1/24
4ListenPort = 51820
5
6[Peer]
7PublicKey = <client_public_key>
8AllowedIPs = 10.0.0.2/32

On the client, create a matching [Peer] entry with the server’s public key and endpoint.

Client Setup on Windows/macOS/iOS/Android/Linux

• Windows/macOS/Linux: Install the WireGuard client from https://www.wireguard.com/install/. Import the client config file or use the QR code scanner.
• iOS/Android: Install the official WireGuard app from the App Store or Play Store. Scan the QR code or manually enter the configuration.

Client config example:

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1[Interface]
2PrivateKey = <client_private_key>
3Address = 10.0.0.2/32
4DNS = 1.1.1.1
5
6[Peer]
7PublicKey = <server_public_key>
8Endpoint = <server_ip>:51820
9AllowedIPs = 0.0.0.0/0
10PersistentKeepalive = 25

Optional: Cloudflare Warp Integration

Cloudflare Warp can be used as a client or server peer. Add a new peer in wg0.conf with:

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1[Peer]
2PublicKey = <warp_public_key>
3Endpoint = <warp_endpoint>
4AllowedIPs = 0.0.0.0/0
5PersistentKeepalive = 25

Refer to Cloudflare’s official documentation: https://developers.cloudflare.com/warp-client/

Testing the VPN

1. Ping test: ping -c 4 <peer_ip>
2. Speed test: Use speedtest-cli or a browser-based speed test.
3. IP leak check: Visit https://ipleak.net/ to confirm your IP and DNS are hidden.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

FAQ

Q: How do I install WireGuard on Synology? A: Enable SSH, install the WireGuard package from the Community Repository, and create a VPN profile via the Control Panel.

Q: Can WireGuard work with Cloudflare Warp? A: Yes, you can add Warp as an additional peer in your wg0.conf file.

Q: Is WireGuard secure for business use? A: WireGuard uses proven cryptographic primitives and is audited by the community. It’s suitable for enterprise deployments.

WireGuard VPN Setup Guide: Installing on Synology NAS, Ubuntu Server, and Home Routers

Here’s how to set up WireGuard on a Synology NAS, an Ubuntu server, and common router firmware like OpenWrt and DD‑WRT. We’ll also touch on adding Cloudflare Warp and how to test that everything’s working.

Synology NAS

1. Log in to DSM and open Package Center.
2. Search for WireGuard and click Install.
3. Once installed, open the WireGuard package.
4. Click + Create to generate a new tunnel.
5. In the Peer section, paste the server’s public key and endpoint.
6. Save and enable the tunnel.
7. The NAS will automatically establish the tunnel on boot.

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1[Interface]
2PrivateKey = <NAS_Private_Key>
3Address = 10.0.0.2/24
4
5[Peer]
6PublicKey = <Server_Public_Key>
7Endpoint = vpn.example.com:51820
8AllowedIPs = 0.0.0.0/0, ::/0
9PersistentKeepalive = 25

Ubuntu Server

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1sudo apt update
2sudo apt install wireguard

Create a configuration file at /etc/wireguard/wg0.conf:

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1[Interface]
2PrivateKey = <Ubuntu_Private_Key>
3Address = 10.0.0.3/24
4ListenPort = 51820
5
6[Peer]
7PublicKey = <Server_Public_Key>
8Endpoint = vpn.example.com:51820
9AllowedIPs = 0.0.0.0/0, ::/0
10PersistentKeepalive = 25

Enable and start the tunnel:

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

Home Routers (OpenWrt / DD‑WRT)

1. SSH into the router: ssh root@<router_ip>.
2. Update the package list and install WireGuard:

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1opkg update
2   opkg install wireguard

3. Create the tunnel configuration in /etc/config/network:

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1config interface 'wg0'
2       option proto 'wireguard'
3       option private_key '<Router_Private_Key>'
4       list address '10.0.0.4/24'
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6   config wireguard_wg0
7       option public_key '<Server_Public_Key>'
8       option endpoint_host 'vpn.example.com'
9       option endpoint_port '51820'
10       option allowed_ips '0.0.0.0/0, ::/0'
11       option persistent_keepalive '25'

4. Commit and reload:

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1uci commit network
2   /etc/init.d/network reload

Optional: Cloudflare Warp Integration

If you prefer a lightweight client, install Cloudflare Warp:

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1curl -L https://github.com/P3TERX/warp.sh/raw/main/warp.sh | sudo bash
2warp-cli register
3warp-cli connect

You can also add the Warp peer to the WireGuard config:

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1[Peer]
2PublicKey = <Warp_Public_Key>
3Endpoint = warp.cloudflare.com:2408
4AllowedIPs = 0.0.0.0/0, ::/0

Testing & Verification

• Ping the VPN gateway: ping 10.0.0.1.
• Run curl https://www.ipify.org/ to confirm your public IP has changed.
• Perform a speed test or use iperf3 to verify throughput.

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