Overview
SoftEther VPN Server on Amazon Linux 2 (2024 Edition) provides a versatile, high-performance VPN solution optimized for AWS environments. This free server supports multiple VPN protocols including OpenVPN, L2TP/IPsec, and SSTP, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of devices and operating systems. Key features include:
- Easy deployment on AWS EC2 instances
- Strong encryption and advanced security features
- Built-in NAT traversal for reliable connectivity
- Flexible user authentication options
- Seamless integration with AWS networking services
- Regular updates and security patches.
Ideal for businesses of all sizes, this VPN server enables secure remote access, site-to-site connections, and cloud infrastructure protection. The 2024 edition incorporates the latest enhancements in VPN technology, ensuring optimal performance and security for modern networking needs.
Highlights
- SoftEther VPN is a free and open-source VPN server offering enterprise-grade features. It supports multiple protocols, including OpenVPN, L2TP/IPsec, and SSTP, ensuring broad compatibility. Optimized for Amazon Linux 2, it integrates seamlessly with AWS.
- With built-in NAT-traversal, you can set up a VPN server behind your company firewall or NAT and access it from home or remote offices without modifying firewall settings. SoftEther VPN uses Ethernet over HTTPS to evade detection by deep-packet inspection firewalls.
- The software supports versatile VPN topologies, including both Remote-Access and Site-to-Site VPNs. It virtualizes Ethernet, allowing for easy expansion of Ethernet-based L2 VPNs and traditional IP-routing L3 VPNs. As an optimal alternative to OpenVPN and Microsoft VPN servers, SoftEther VPN provides secure and efficient VPN solutions.
Details
Typical total price
$0.103/hour
Features and programs
Financing for AWS Marketplace purchases
Pricing
Instance type | Product cost/hour | EC2 cost/hour | Total/hour |
|---|---|---|---|
t1.micro | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.04 |
t2.nano | $0.025 | $0.006 | $0.031 |
t2.micro AWS Free Tier | $0.031 | $0.012 | $0.043 |
t2.small | $0.042 | $0.023 | $0.065 |
t2.medium | $0.065 | $0.046 | $0.111 |
t2.large | $0.112 | $0.093 | $0.205 |
t2.xlarge | $0.205 | $0.186 | $0.391 |
t2.2xlarge | $0.39 | $0.371 | $0.761 |
t3.nano | $0.024 | $0.005 | $0.029 |
t3.micro AWS Free Tier | $0.029 | $0.01 | $0.039 |
Additional AWS infrastructure costs
Type | Cost |
|---|---|
EBS General Purpose SSD (gp3) volumes | $0.08/per GB/month of provisioned storage |
Vendor refund policy
We do not currently support refunds, but you can cancel the subscription at any time.
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Delivery details
64-bit (x86) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
An AMI is a virtual image that provides the information required to launch an instance. Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) instances are virtual servers on which you can run your applications and workloads, offering varying combinations of CPU, memory, storage, and networking resources. You can launch as many instances from as many different AMIs as you need.
Version release notes
SoftEther VPN Server v4.38-9760-beta (2024.01.15)
- Updated to the latest SoftEther VPN codebase
- Optimized for Amazon Linux 2 (2024 release)
- Enhanced security features and patches
- Improved AWS integration
- Updated OpenSSL to latest secure version
- Performance optimizations for EC2 instances
Additional details
Usage instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions for SoftEther VPN Server Setup:
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Launch EC2 Instance:
- Use this AMI to launch an EC2 instance in your desired AWS region.
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Assign Elastic IP:
- Allocate and associate an Elastic IP to the launched EC2 instance for a static public IP address.
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Connect to the Instance:
- Use SSH to connect to your instance using aws console from ec2 connect console
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Initial VPN Server Configuration:
- Access the VPN server configuration tool: sudo /usr/local/vpnserver/vpncmd
- When prompted, select option '1' to connect to the VPN server.
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Set Administrator Password:
- In the vpncmd prompt, set the admin password: ServerPasswordSet
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Configure SoftEther VPN Server Using GUI (Optional):
- Download SoftEther VPN Server Manager for Windows from: https://www.softether-download.com/en.aspx
- Select:
- Software: SoftEther VPN (freeware)
- Component: SoftEther VPN Server Manager for Windows
- Platform: Windows
- CPU: Intel (x86 and x64)
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Create a Virtual Hub:
- In vpncmd, create a new hub: HubCreate myhub
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Enable SecureNAT:
- Switch to the hub context: Hub myhub
- Enable SecureNAT: SecureNatEnable
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Create a User Account:
- Create a new user: UserCreate myuser
- Set a password for the user: UserPasswordSet myuser
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Configure L2TP/IPsec:
- Enable IPsec: IPsecEnable
- Follow the prompts to set a pre-shared key.
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Set Up Server Certificate:
- Generate a new server certificate: ServerCertRegenerate [your-elastic-ip]
- Export the certificate: ServerCertGet ~/cert.cer
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Download Certificate:
- Use SCP or another method to download the cert.cer file to your local machine.
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Connect to VPN:
- Use a SoftEther VPN client, OpenVPN, or L2TP/IPsec to connect to your VPN server.
OpenVPN Configuration (Optional):
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On the VPN server, generate OpenVPN config: sudo /usr/local/vpnserver/vpncmd OpenVpnMakeConfig ~/openvpn_config.zip
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Download the openvpn_config.zip file to your local machine.
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Install an OpenVPN client on your local device and import the configuration.
Important Notes:
- Ensure your EC2 security group allows inbound traffic on the following ports:
- 22 (SSH)
- 443 (HTTPS)
- 992 (OpenVPN)
- 500 and 4500 (L2TP/IPsec)
- For production use, it's recommended to restrict these ports to specific IP ranges.
For detailed setup, configuration, and troubleshooting, refer to:
- SoftEther VPN User Manual: https://www.softether.org/4-docs/1-manual
- AWS VPN Setup Guide: https://docs.thinkwithwp.com/vpn/latest/s2svpn/SetUpVPNConnections.html
- OpenVPN HOWTO: https://openvpn.net/community-resources/how-to/
Resources
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Support
Vendor support
Support for this free product is provided through community forums and documentation. For installation guides, troubleshooting, and best practices, visit the SoftEther VPN project website and GitHub repository. AWS Marketplace customers can also leverage AWS support for EC2-related issues. For urgent inquiries or professional support options, contact: support@futuralis.com
AWS infrastructure support
AWS Support is a one-on-one, fast-response support channel that is staffed 24x7x365 with experienced and technical support engineers. The service helps customers of all sizes and technical abilities to successfully utilize the products and features provided by Amazon Web Services.
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