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using Orbi VPN server with User Name/Password
Is there a way with the RBK50 and the VPN to allow a user name and password?
I have a friend that is currently over seas and he wants to watch some VoD stuff but they only allow people from NZ to a...
I'm looking for similar question to be answered. I'm new to setting up vpn server, on my Orbi router. I've followed all instructions for setting up my vpn server and gotten a config zip file.
I'm on Ubuntu running openvpn client and have followed instructions for MacOS.
But there's no mention of setting up user and password. How does that work in this case?
I want to give access to specific users with their own username/password.
Thanks
That is not the way OpenVPN works. The OpenVPN server creates SSL certificates for the server and for clients. When a client version of OpenVPN attempts to connect, the process verifies that both certificates are correct.
OpenVPN gets a remote device ('client') connected to the local LAN. Once connected, it can access anything on the LAN that it knows the credentials for. If there is a media server, FTP server, etc. on the LAN:
- The Firewall on those devices must accept connections from remote devices, and
- The Client must supply the proper credentials to the software running on the device.
The OpenVPN built into Netgear routers may not be the appropriate solution for your needs.