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59 lines
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Based on my research, here's how the VPN server can extract MAC addresses:
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MAC Address Extraction Methods
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1. IV_HWADDR Environment Variable (Primary Method)
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- Client Configuration: Add push-peer-info to client .ovpn config
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- Environment Variable: IV_HWADDR contains the client's MAC address
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- Format: Standard MAC format (e.g., 00:FF:01:02:03:04)
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2. Client Configuration Requirements
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# In client.ovpn file
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push-peer-info
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3. Server Script Access
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import os
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def extract_mac_address():
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# Primary method - IV_HWADDR from push-peer-info
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mac_address = os.environ.get('IV_HWADDR')
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if mac_address:
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return mac_address.strip()
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# Fallback - check other environment variables
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return None
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Important Considerations
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Client Compatibility Issues:
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- OpenVPN2 clients: Generally send MAC addresses reliably
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- OpenVPN3 clients: May send UUID strings instead of MAC addresses
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- Older clients: May not provide MAC address at all
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Alternative Approaches:
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1. TAP Mode (Layer 2):
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- Use --dev tap instead of --dev tun
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- MAC addresses available through --learn-address script
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- More complex network setup required
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2. Client Certificate Binding:
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- Embed MAC address in certificate Common Name or Subject Alt Name
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- More secure but requires certificate management per device
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3. Custom Client Reporting:
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- Modify client to report MAC through custom authentication
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Recommended Implementation
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For your VPN access server, the most practical approach is:
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1. Require push-peer-info in all client configurations
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2. Extract from IV_HWADDR environment variable in client-connect script
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3. Handle missing MAC addresses gracefully (log and potentially deny access)
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4. Document client requirements for users/administrators
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This method integrates seamlessly with your existing MySQL-based validation system in access/auth.py. |