I want to set up a VPN that uses the client’s IP when sending data out of the VPN server. I am able to use either OpenVPN (open-source edition), or Wireguard.
I don’t think this will actually work. If data looks like it’s coming from the client IP, the return packets will take the wrong route and go directly to the client instead of via the proxy/VPN.
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It can be achieved with nat proxy on the server https://serverfault.com/questions/379360/vpn-tunneling-to-hide-real-ip-through-my-proxy-server-while-showing-the-clien
I don’t think this will actually work. If data looks like it’s coming from the client IP, the return packets will take the wrong route and go directly to the client instead of via the proxy/VPN.