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hasarad
Apr 25, 2017Initiate
Orbi VPN Service Goes Offline Overnight
Having an odd issue with VPN on Orbi. I use TCP ports - no UDP. I can set up and enable VPN, and it works fine. I use it to stream files during lunch at work. If I try to connect again the ne...
nzQmeister
Apr 27, 2017Aspirant
I'm getting a similar problem to you and have logged a case with Netgear. It sounds like a bug to me.
If I reboot my Orbi, the VPN connects again. I suppose disabling and enabling your VPN accomplishes the same thing as my reboot...
Hopefully the Netgear gurus will release a fix for it soon.
But if you find anythng useful, keep posting :)
-Q
- hasaradApr 27, 2017Initiate
Thanks for the reply. After not using it for two days, I was able to get in without restarting today. I guess it's hit-and-miss. I'm contemplating putting a timer on the Orbi to restart it nightly to avoid needing the recycle the VPN service when it happens. Thoughts?
- Don