Overview
AutoVPN is a native Meter solution for connecting multiple Meter networks via secure tunnels using a hub-and-spoke topology. This architecture enables organizations to securely connect a central office (hub) with multiple branch offices (spokes/members) to provide access to shared company resources.Who can modify this feature?
- Partner
- Company/Network Admins with write access
- Meter Support
Use cases
- Branch office connectivity: Connect retail locations, satellite offices, or remote sites to a central headquarters
- Shared resource access: Enable branch offices to access centralized servers, file storage, or databases
- Multi-site networking: Create a unified network across geographically distributed locations
How AutoVPN works
AutoVPN uses a hub-and-spoke model where:- Hub: A central network that acts as the focal point for all VPN connections. All member networks connect to the hub, and the hub facilitates communication between members.
- Members (Spokes): Branch networks that connect to the hub. Members can access resources on the hub and, through the hub, can reach other members in the same AutoVPN group.
Requirements
- Hub network must have a stable public IP address
- All networks must be running a supported NOS version
- VLANs must be configured with “Can be shared via AutoVPN” enabled
- Non-overlapping IP subnets across all participating networks
Getting started
Architecture and design
Understand the routing model, network requirements, and how AutoVPN handles traffic between sites.
How to configure
Step-by-step instructions for setting up AutoVPN with single and multiple spoke configurations.
Related resources
- IPSec tunnels - Alternative for connecting to non-Meter firewalls or cloud providers
- VLANs - Configure VLANs for AutoVPN participation
- Firewall ACLs - Manage firewall rules for tunnel traffic