Do I still need OMV's Wireguard server with my new router?

elsmandino · Mar 14th 2026

Hi there.

Until very recently, I used the OMV Wireguard plugin (https://wiki.omv-extras.org/do…v7:omv7_plugins:wireguard) to access my home home network on my phone via the Wireguard app.

This worked very well.

I have decided to buy my own router, rather than use the one my IP provider gave me, and am now using an TP-Link AX55.

I am about to re-set up everything for the new router but noted that the router has, itself, a Wireguard server built into it.

Which method should I use - i.e. Wireguard on my OMV server or on the router?

C-3PO · Mar 14th 2026

Wireguard on the router gives you access to the whole local network and reroutes your Internet connection via the router.

Rerouting via the local network is interesting as you will be able to use your own DNS and secure your remote connections (ex: when on vacation, if you are processing your bank information from a hotel on an untrusted WIFI).

Wireguard on OMV gives you access to OMV.

If wireguard has pre-shared keys, I see no problem in accessing the whole network.

This is your choice depending on your needs.

elsmandino · Mar 16th 2026

Thanks for the advice - I shall have a go with the router method and seek how I get on.

I can always switch back to the OMV plugin if it is no good.

ryecoaaron · Mar 16th 2026

Quote from C-3PO

Wireguard on OMV gives you access to OMV.

I have access to my whole network using the plugin. There is no reason the plugin only gives you access to just omv.

omv8:omv8_plugins:wireguard [omv-extras.org]

elsmandino · Mar 16th 2026

Quote from ryecoaaron

I have access to my whole network using the plugin. There is no reason the plugin only gives you access to just omv.
https://wiki.omv-extras.org/do…v8:omv8_plugins:wireguard

Is there a reason why you use the plugin rather than your router itself?

The plugin on OMV worked brilliantly for years - I don't want to mess with that unless there is a good reason.

ryecoaaron · Mar 16th 2026

Quote from elsmandino

Is there a reason why you use the plugin rather than your router itself?

I run ipfire as a router and it didn't support wireguard until recently. I also like being able to shutdown the wireguard OMV VM to completely kill wireguard if needed. It is also helpful when I actually use a plugin that I maintain.

elsmandino · Mar 16th 2026

Quote from ryecoaaron

I run ipfire as a router and it didn't support wireguard until recently. I also like being able to shutdown the wireguard OMV VM to completely kill wireguard if needed. It is also helpful when I actually use a plugin that I maintain.

Thanks so much for confirming - much appreciated.

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