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philaer
Sep 07, 2022Aspirant
RBR20 not receiving VPN connection
Hello everyone, i'm trying to setup a vpn connection to access the network when I'm outside home. I followed the instructions provided in different posts: i configured and activated a dns (noip s...
- Sep 15, 2022I have tried to change to tcp, but without success. The openvpn client starts as before, and the connection to the orb is never made.
So I have set up port forwarding, dmz, bridge mode but it looks that the ports are always closed: at least, trying from services on internet to check the status, it appears that none of the changes I make are working.
I’m starting to suspect that my ISP is blocking all ports, since I am using not a “regular” service but a wireless one (through telephone networks) because there was no coverage in my area for other tecnologies..
CrimpOn
Sep 08, 2022Guru - Experienced User
How is the computer (Windows?) connected to the internet when the VPN connection is attempted?
- To the Orbi LAN?
- On another network (coffee shop? friend's house?)
- To a Hot Spot from a cell phone?
philaer
Sep 08, 2022Aspirant
The computer is a Windows 7 laptop, I have tried with the hotspot from a cell phone