I need a reliable end-to-end VPN tunnel that lets me reach my home network safely whenever I’m on the road. The plan is straightforward: host a VPN server at my house and have a small travel router automatically connect to it, so every desktop, laptop, or phone I plug into that router behaves as though it’s on my local LAN. My devices • Desktops / laptops and mobile phones • Operating systems in play: Windows, macOS, and Android Primary goal Secure remote access to my home network so all my internet traffic has my home IP address. Additionally, access to smart-home gear without exposing anything publicly. What I need from you 1. Recommend and configure the best protocol for this use case (WireGuard or OpenVPN are fine if they suit the gear). 2. Set up the home-side VPN server on an always-on box or router (we can discuss which VPN router to buy). 3. Flash / configure the travel router so it auto-dials the tunnel the moment it sees an internet connection. 4. Document every step clearly so I can re-deploy or troubleshoot later. Acceptance criteria • All three OSes connect through the travel router with no extra software. • Direct access to my home subnet; ping tests and file-share access confirm success. • DNS and traffic stay inside the tunnel—no leaks when checked with standard tools. If this sounds like your bread-and-butter, let’s get the tunnel built.