Question 1

What is BoreasTUN?

Accepted Answer

BoreasTUN is a high-performance userspace VPN protocol implemented in Rust, designed for SD-WAN deployments with a focus on throughput, security, and operational control. It provides DPI-resistant transport, peer-to-peer acceleration, and a built-in control plane for secure network management.

Question 2

What is the uWAN Dashboard?

Accepted Answer

The uWAN Dashboard is a web-based monitoring and management platform for BoreasTUN networks. It provides real-time metrics visualization, topology visibility, peer management, and secure admin workflows with role-based access control and encrypted credentials storage.

Question 3

How do I get started with the uWAN Dashboard?

Accepted Answer

To get started, you just need to sign up for a free account and start using the uWAN Dashboard.

Question 4

Is the uWAN Dashboard free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes! The uWAN Dashboard is free to use. If you wanna to self-host it, you can contact us.

Question 5

How secure is my data?

Accepted Answer

The dashboard implements multiple security layers: API keys are encrypted at rest using industry-standard encryption, credentials use secure hashing, and all sessions are managed through NextAuth.js with secure cookies. The dashboard also supports role-based access control and has no third-party analytics or tracking.

Question 6

What metrics can I monitor?

Accepted Answer

The dashboard captures comprehensive metrics including: server-level throughput (rx/tx bytes), active peer connections, handshake counts, peer-specific traffic data, latency measurements, and time-series historical data with configurable retention periods.

Question 7

Can I manage multiple BoreasTUN servers?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the dashboard supports multi-server configurations. You can add multiple BoreasTUN endpoints, test connectivity for each, set a default server, and view aggregated metrics across all your servers from a single dashboard.

Question 8

What databases are supported?

Accepted Answer

The dashboard requires PostgreSQL 16+ with the TimescaleDB extension for optimal time-series data storage. TimescaleDB provides efficient querying and aggregation of historical metrics data with automatic hypertable management.

Question 9

How does the metrics polling work?

Accepted Answer

The dashboard uses scheduled polling to fetch metrics from your BoreasTUN servers via the /metrics endpoint. Polling runs in the background and can be configured through cron jobs or the built-in scheduler. Metrics are stored in the database for historical analysis.

Question 10

Can I deploy this on Vercel?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the dashboard is optimized for Vercel deployment. However, you'll need to use a managed PostgreSQL service (like Neon or Supabase) with TimescaleDB support. The scheduler functionality can be implemented using Vercel Cron Jobs or external cron services.

Question 11

What's the difference between BoreasTUN and WireGuard?

Accepted Answer

BoreasTUN is referred to WireGuard's cryptographic foundation but does not fork WireGuard and BoreasTUN adds several enterprise features: DPI-resistant transport, optional peer-to-peer acceleration (BICE), a built-in control plane (BICP), structured observability with Prometheus metrics, and support for post-quantum hybrid key exchange.

Question 12

How do I configure IP pools and client management?

Accepted Answer

The dashboard provides a dedicated IP pools management interface where you can define IP ranges, allocate addresses to clients, and track usage. Client management includes email verification, key rotation, and lifecycle management with configurable access controls.

Question 13

Does the dashboard support team collaboration?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the dashboard supports multi-user access with role-based permissions. You can create user accounts with different roles (admin, operator, viewer) and control who can view metrics, manage configurations, or perform administrative tasks.

Question 14

How often are metrics collected?

Accepted Answer

Metrics polling frequency is configurable. By default, the dashboard polls metrics every 60 seconds, but this can be adjusted based on your needs. Historical data is aggregated into different time buckets for efficient storage and querying.

Question 15

Can I export metrics data?

Accepted Answer

The dashboard stores all metrics in PostgreSQL, allowing you to query and export data using standard SQL tools. You can also connect external analytics tools, BI platforms, or create custom exports through the API.

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