Hi Everyone
i have simple fast question. Im newbie so please bear with us if question is stupid, for me some things are not so obvious.
I have 2 computers: one is my workstation, second is a simple server with debian (or whatever).
Both are connected in the same Local network. My question is:
What is the simplest way to use my second machine as whonix-gateway?
Just install Whonix-gateway on Virtualbox and configure it ? But how to do that ?
Regards.
Good day,
This is explained in detail here: https://www.whonix.org/wiki/Dev/Build_Documentation/Physical_Isolation
Have a nice day,
Ego
So I understand that i must:
Good day,
Pretty much yes. Please keep in mind thought that physical isolation mustn’t be more secure than virtual one via Qubes.
Have a nice day,
Ego
In a Physical Isolation build, the recommendation is to install Whonix-Gateway directly on your hardware (bare-metal). You increase your attack surface by adding an additional OS and Virtualizer to the setup without gaining any real benefits.
https://www.whonix.org/wiki/Dev/Build_Documentation/Physical_Isolation#How_To_Install_Whonix-Gateway_in_a_VM_.28UNTESTED_.2F_NOT_RECOMMENDED.29
Please be sure you are using the correct terminology. VPN is not the same as virtual LAN.
Also:
Keep in mind that Physical Isolation is not (well) supported and is intended for advanced users who can troubleshoot on their own. Please consider @Ego’s advice about using Qubes since it may be just as (or more) leak-proof than physical isolation. http://www.invisiblethingslab.com/resources/2014/Software_compartmentalization_vs_physical_separation.pdf
Just noticed subject line of post. If your intention is to connect the 2 computers via Wireless networking, you’re probably better off using Qubes. Using wireless may necessitate using a VPN with a fail-safe: see https://www.whonix.org/wiki/Connections_between_Whonix-Gateway_and_Whonix-Workstation#Basics
Hello friends.
Thanks for your advices a lot. But i very keen to have this gateway on separate computer. I made all steps from this guide but i dont know how to configure eth0 and eth1 in step Network Verification.
And yes sorry for terminology, next time i will be more accurate.
Can you explain me how to do it ? . Many thanks
Regards 
So I :
Am i right ?
Sorry for that silly questions and thanks for anwsers.
We don’t have this documented.
eth0 and eth1 are hardcoded in various places.
Unless someone figures that out and maintains it, it’s unsupported ( https://www.whonix.org/wiki/Unsupported ).
Some hints here:
https://www.whonix.org/wiki/Dev/Build_Documentation/Physical_Isolation#Network_Verification
Hmm. it is possible to change name wlan0 to eth1 and then install whonix gateway ?
It have any chance to work ?
Whonix doesn’t do any magic stuff. See this very chapter:
https://www.whonix.org/wiki/About#Based_on_Debian
It’s very likely possible but you are on your own figuring it out, which may not be super simple indeed. As said in my last post, it’s undocumented, unsupported.