Directing all VPN traffic through the OpenVPN concentrator

Problem

It is necessary for some users to have all their traffic directed through the OpenVPN concentrator. The number one reason for such a configuration is to protect the HTTP traffic over unsecured WiFi (a.k.a. hotspots).

Solution

Add to the bottom of the connecting client’s configuration file (typically under /etc/openvpn/clients.d the following line:
push "redirect-gateway"

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