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RBR50 OpenVPN on iOS
Hi. I can successfully connect to the OpenVPN server on my Orbi RBR50 router from my iPhone (13 mini running iOS v16.7.2) ONE TIME. After that, it fails to connect unless/until I reboot the router. ...
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?
Would it be convenient to capture a log that includes both
- the original connection that succeeds.
- stopping that original connection.
- a subsequent connection that fails
Is there another device that can be used to connect to the Orbi?
(for example, one of my test procedures is to disconnect my phone from the Orbi LAN, open a WiFi Hot Spot with the phone, connect a tablet or laptop to the phone Hot Spot, and run OpenVPN on that device.)
More than one device can connect at the same time using OpenVPN. (I have never tried to test how many.) It might be interesting to observe what happens if the iPhone is connected and then a second device attempts to connect.
Router firmware: V2.7.4.24
Modem is Cisco DPC3216 / 271875498
I did apply the new firmware. This seemed to have helped...for a while. The error messaging seems different. See logs attached. It seems to connect (even consistently over a couple of days), then suddenly no go. I can't seem to figure out why "can't assign requested address". Note: I have no "other VPNs" running; I am disconnected from WIFI, and I can access internet using cellular network. See logs below showing a successful connect followed by a failure. I appreciate the assistance!
