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back doors to routers and modems

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Question: If I set up openvpn on DD-WRT and run my DSL modem DMZing to the router, is that secure? Or do I need to set up a VPN on every computer?

I guess an axillary question is can you really trust the modem to be in DMZ mode? That is, the NSA or other hackers could hack the modem and put it in any mode it wants.

Then as a follow up, I suppose the NSA or other hackers could use some virus to undo your VPN on your computers. That was why I was thinking it is best to let the DD-WRT handle the VPN. It is in a harder to reach place.

For bonus points: Strong Swan or openvpn. I think you can make DD-WRT do Strong Swan.