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Keith_1952
Aug 06, 2019Tutor
Cannot connect OpenVPN client to Orbi VPN
I have an RBR20 with 3 sats and am attempting to manifest a VPN to use when I'm travelling. I've followed the instructions and community posts meticulously, but all I get from OpenVPN are connecting...
- Aug 06, 2019
Success! Using the phone hotspot was the ticket. Maybe Starbucks was blocking those UDP ports, who knows?
Tomorrow I'll do some additional testing from a friend's home network, but I'm sure I'm out of the woods.
Good tip, thanks!
CrimpOn
Aug 06, 2019Guru - Experienced User
I was able to access my VPN with both Windows and with Android (Sony Xperia).
I can't remember if I had to "Run as Administrator" when I started the VPN on Windows.
Keith_1952
Aug 06, 2019Tutor
Success! Using the phone hotspot was the ticket. Maybe Starbucks was blocking those UDP ports, who knows?
Tomorrow I'll do some additional testing from a friend's home network, but I'm sure I'm out of the woods.
Good tip, thanks!