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famousdavis
Tutor
Aug 19, 2018
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OpenVPN warning: No server certificate verification method has been enabled

Hi, I've got a new Orbi router (Model RBR20) and two satellites.  The router's firmware is V2.1.4.16.  I enabled OpenVPN on the Orbi router and it works fine with my mobile device.  When I use OpenVP...
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  • funsurfer's avatar
    funsurfer
    Mar 03, 2019

    try adding 

    remote-cert-tls server

     

    to the end of your config file that should remove the warning

  • famousdavis's avatar
    famousdavis
    Tutor
    Aug 20, 2018
    Thanks, Christian.

    When the Orbi router does it auto-check for new firmware, it says it’s already up-to-date (on V2.1.4.16).

    Any downside to upgrading the firmware using your provided link? If I wanted to downgrade the firmware back to 2.1.4.16 (if something is screwy with the newer firmware version), is that possible?

    And this wouldn’t require updating the firmware on the two satellites, would it?
    • FURRYe38's avatar
      FURRYe38
      Guru - Experienced User
      Aug 20, 2018

      It's recommended to manually download the FW files and then update the Satellites first, then the router. Please use a wired LAN cable connected PC or laptop for this operation.

       

    • Christian_R's avatar
      Christian_R
      NETGEAR Employee Retired
      Aug 20, 2018

      famousdavis, 

       

      There would be no downside using the link to upgrade your firmware and yes, you will be able to downgrade back if necessary by clicking on the various firmware versions in the link provided. 

       

      It is not required to update the firmware on the satellites but as always, upgrading to the latest firmware is recommended. 

       

       

      Regards, 

      Christian 

      • famousdavis's avatar
        famousdavis
        Tutor
        Aug 20, 2018
        Does the same firmware download work for both the Orbi router and its connected satellites? Eg, the satellites don’t get their own special firmware, correct?

        If I recall, the same Orbi model number is used to identify both the Orbi router and the Orbi satellites, both. I’m inferring from your last post that I could use the firmware update on both the router and its satellites.

        I’ll try this out tonight and report back whatever I learn.