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Orbi OpenVPN
I have an RBR40.
Router Firmware Version V2.2.1.210
Hardware Version
RBR40
Firmware Version
V2.2.1.210
Windows 10 Pro
Behind a cable modem...
What is the Mfr and model# of the ISP modem the NG router is connected too? Built in router here? if so, This would be a double NAT condition which isn't recommended. Couple of options,
1. Configure the modem for transparent bridge mode. Then use the Orbi router in router mode. You'll need to contact the ISP for help and information in regards to the modem being bridged correctly.
2. If you can't bridge the modem, disable ALL wifi radios on the modem, configure the modems DMZ for the IP address the Orbi router gets from the modem. Then you can use the Orbi router in Router mode.
3. Or disable all wifi radios on the modem and connect the Orbi router to the modem, configure AP mode on the Orbi router. https://kb.netgear.com/31218/How-do-I-configure-my-Orbi-router-to-act-as-an-access-point and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7LOcJ8GdDo&app=desktop
Try option #2...
Mjmfla wrote:
I have an RBR40.
Router Firmware Version
V2.2.1.210
Hardware Version RBR40 Firmware Version V2.2.1.210
Windows 10 Pro
Behind a cable modem where wifi has been turned off.
Activated VPN in the Orbi router.
Activated and configured NoIP and verified working.
Renamed the adapter as per instructions.
installed OpenVPN in the correct order and installed the windows config files and certificates.
installed the certificates.
After starting OpenVPN, Current State: WARNING: No server certificate verification method has been enabled. See http://openvpn.net/howto.html#mitm for more info.
Current State: Reconnecting.
Nothing in the Log file except: WARNING: No server certificate verification method has been enabled. See http://openvpn.net/howto.html#mitm for more info.
Any ideas on how to get it to Connect?
Thanks for the info.
I’m not really this applies to the setup of the host computer (Laptop) inside the network behind the router. I can understand that the set up may be an issue for incoming connections to control the host computer.
I got my openvpn to work on orbi, behind a modem/router from frontier. But it sucks for streaming video from cameras (disconnects) or remote desktop disconnects as well. I have a case open with netgear but getting little help. The Disney Circle thingy too has issues and will freeze your internet at times and i have to disable/re-enable this from the webpage.
If your Orbi is setup using a wan port:
Assuming your modem is a router, you will need to do port forwarding to the ip address of the router, If you don't know the ip of the orbi, go to the orbi login routerlogin.net, go to the internet section, where is says Domain Name Sever (DNS) Address, it should be set to Get Automatically from ISP, and to the right you should see in grey what the ip address is that it's using. From your modem/router, you will need to login and go to the firewall/port forward section and do a port forward to this ip address. The keep it simple the ports will be udp/rdp 12973 and 12974 (two separate rules for me).
Since your orbi device is not the main router, your modem/router will needs to forward these ports to your orbie and your devices are all connected to orbi only.