089 | Tailscale: Effortlessly Simple VPN Based on WireGuard

2025-08-21

What is Tailscale?

Tailscale is a VPN service that positions itself as a Zero-config VPN. It uses the WireGuard protocol to create a secure mesh network between all your devices. The key difference from other solutions is its simplicity. Instead of manually configuring tunnels and managing keys, Tailscale does all the work for you. All you need to do is install the app on each device and sign in.

How does it work under the hood?

When you sign in, the Tailscale client connects to the Control Plane server. This server essentially acts as the “brain” of the network:

088 | The Rise of Zero-config VPN: Mesh Networks on WireGuard

2025-08-20

Evolution of Remote Access

Traditional VPN services, which most of us are familiar with, work on the “hub-and-spoke” principle (star topology). This means that all traffic from the client to the protected network passes through a central server. This approach has drawbacks:

• Configuration complexity: Manual setup, port forwarding, and key management are required.
• Performance: All traffic, even between two remote clients, must go through the central server, which increases latency.
• Single point of failure: If the central server goes down, the entire network stops working.

A new concept — Zero-config VPN — solves these problems by using a mesh network architecture.

087 | Dynamic Routing on Keenetic: BGP and OSPF

2025-08-19

Dynamic Routing on Keenetic: BGP and OSPF

When Static Routing Isn’t Enough

In most home networks, routing is simple: all traffic is sent through a single ISP. In such cases, static routing is sufficient. But what if you have a complex network with multiple routers, redundant connections, or you want to experiment with advanced networking? This is where dynamic routing protocols come into play.

KeeneticOS includes built-in support for these protocols, allowing it to automatically exchange routing information with other routers, adapt to network changes, and ensure failover capabilities.

086 | Keenetic as a VPN Client: Securing Your Network

2025-08-18

Keenetic as a VPN Client: Network-Wide Protection

Why Use a Router-Level VPN Client?

Setting up a VPN client on every individual device can be tedious. Moreover, many devices (Smart TVs, gaming consoles, IoT gadgets) don’t even support VPN connections. Keenetic solves this problem by acting as a central VPN client for the entire network. This allows you to protect all devices with a single VPN connection, eliminating the need to install and configure software on each one.

085 | Keenetic as a VPN Server: Secure Remote Access

2025-08-17

Keenetic as a VPN Server: Secure Remote Access

The Remote Access Problem

When you’re away from home or the office, accessing local resources — such as a network-attached storage (NAS), server, or smart devices — can be challenging. Opening ports to the public internet is unsafe. The solution is to create a secure VPN tunnel, allowing you to safely connect to your local network from anywhere in the world. Keenetic makes this task simple by offering powerful and flexible VPN server functionality right out of the box.

084 | Keenetic: A Modern Router with Modular Architecture

2025-08-16

Keenetic: A Router Whose Main Asset Is Its Operating System

A Quick Look at Keenetic

In the world of home routers, where most devices come with proprietary, bloated firmware, Keenetic stands out with its unique approach. Instead of competing solely on hardware, the company focuses on its own operating system — KeeneticOS. This makes their devices not just routers, but flexible, stable, and expandable network platforms.

KeeneticOS: Modular and Reliable Core

Under the hood, Keenetic runs a Linux-based system topped with a unique modular operating system. This approach offers two key advantages that tech-savvy users will appreciate: