Orbi blocking work VPN for some computers

Question

Hi, I'm my Orbi appears to be blocking remote networks for some computers but not others.
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When I connect to my work VPN via windows integrated VPN client, on older Windows 7 machines, the VPN connects and I can see computers on the remote network (e.g. ping works, RDP works).&nbsp; However no Windows 10 machine can successfully ping or RDP to the same remote server.
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I know the computers themselves can connect and ping/RDP when I am not at home -- I've successfully connected to VPN and the remote server using a mifi hotspot.&nbsp; So my windows 7 AND windows 10 machines have no problems accessing the remote servers after connecting to the VPN if I'm on an outside network.
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When I am home on my Orbi, only the Windows 7 machine can see the computers on the remote VPN network and none of my Windows 10 machines can see the computers on the remote network.
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Is there something on the Orbo that could be preventing remote network traffic from reaching my Windows 10 computers?
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Thanks!

ericvdb · Answer

I am having the same problem, trying to control social media for the kids...on an iphone turns out all they have to do is go to settings and turn on VPN or they get the speedify free vpn app&nbsp;and no traffic gets filtered. There must be a way to do this with at the router level, but toggling the social media category or specific app (snapchat, instagram) as 'not allowed' does not do any filtering.
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EDIT: i have the Orbi RBK22, router plus one satellite kit

Blanca_O · Answer

Hi&nbsp;happyandbob,&nbsp;

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Welcome to NETGEAR Community!&nbsp;

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This should not be an issue. Do you have the latest firmware installed on the Orbi system?&nbsp;Kindly update the firmware to 2.2.1.210. If it is already updated, please reflash the firmware.&nbsp;

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https://kb.netgear.com/000060274/RBR40-RBS40-Firmware-Version-2-2-1-210

Regards,&nbsp;
Blanca&nbsp;
Community Team

happyandbob · Answer

It is on the latest firmware.&nbsp; I'll try reflashing to see if that fixes the problem.&nbsp; Thanks!

Blanca_O · Answer

Hi&nbsp;happyandbob,&nbsp;

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Please keep us posted.&nbsp;

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Regards,&nbsp;
Blanca&nbsp;
Community Team

ekhalil · Answer

ericvdb&nbsp;wrote:
I am having the same problem, trying to control social media for the kids...on an iphone turns out all they have to do is go to settings and turn on VPN or they get the speedify free vpn app&nbsp;and no traffic gets filtered. There must be a way to do this with at the router level, but toggling the social media category or specific app (snapchat, instagram) as 'not allowed' does not do any filtering.
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EDIT: i have the Orbi RBK22, router plus one satellite kit

Do you use Circle or OpenDNS for Parental control? Either way you can also block VPN for the kid's devices, please see below a snapshot from Circle:

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happyandbob&nbsp;This can also be your issue with not working VPN for some devices. :)

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