[arm-allstar] OpenVPN (Mobile) and Personal VPN Server using Asus router @ home

[Travis French]

Good Afternoon,

I periodically read about people referencing the use of a VPN and from what I am gathering, this is allowing them to make their mobile node visible so that it can be connected to. Correct me if I am wrong.

I have OpenVPN capability through my ASUS router at home which works great already and allows me access to my home network. I guess I am having trouble even after reading through the OpenVPN documentation on how to set this up so that my mobile node can use this VPN and instead of seeing my network be seen by the internet. Again, am I wrong in thinking that this is even possible?

My questions:

Has anyone down this using the VPN server in their home router?
Do I need to run a different type of VPN server or standalone server on another pi?
Is setting up a home server a waste of time in lieu of a commercial VPN service from a performance perspective?
Once set up, can I assume that my mobile node then have a static IP address that would be my home IP on a different port?

I was wondering is someone could point me to a resource that could help me answer some of these questions and/or steer me in the direction of a setup guide?

Thank you in advance,

Travis K2PCB