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AP81
Jun 11, 2020Aspirant
RBR20 VPN and torrents
So got this all setup. works exceptionally, except.... When I fire up a VPN service (NordVPN) torrents cease to work at all. Is there any workaround for this? Pretty much a dealbreaker for me.
- Jun 12, 2020
Alrighty... got it working.
1) Changed my IP to manual and set it as 192.168.1.15 (just randomly chose 15).
2) Set up a custom port forward service (Advanced > Port Fowarding/Triggering > Add Service) for my IP with the following settings (I used the ports defined in my bitorrent client).
Service User: Single Address
IP:192.168.1.15
Service Type: TCP
Triggering Port: 11886
Connection Type: TCP/UDP
Starting Port: 11886
Ending Port: 11886The disappointing part was I talked to client services and the expert told me port forwarding would not fix my issue and that there was nothing that can be done. But here we are- some blood, sweat and tears later and I figured it out myself.
On another note, my Roku Express was struggling to connect to Orbi as well (slow and laggy). I created a guest network and it works well now. I figure the Roku box does't like 5Ghz, and is now working well on the dedicated 2.4Ghz guest network.
Hopefully the above helps someone else. I was ready to return it.
FURRYe38
Jun 11, 2020Guru - Experienced User
What Firmware version is currently loaded?
What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?
AP81 wrote:So got this all setup. works exceptionally, except....
When I fire up a VPN service (NordVPN) torrents cease to work at all. Is there any workaround for this? Pretty much a dealbreaker for me.
CrimpOn
Jun 11, 2020Guru - Experienced User
In addition to which firmware release is on the Orbi RBR20 router, can you confirm whether either of these optional packages are in use:
- Bitdefencer Armor
- Disney Circle
Thanks