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5_D
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Nov 15, 2025
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VPN Ports Closed -> VPN Timeout

Trying to setup VPN on RBR50 router connected to SB1683 cable modem. Testing VPN connection on OpenVPN IOS via cellular. Public IP matches that of router settings. Every time testing the VPN it times...
  • 5_D's avatar
    Nov 18, 2025

    Although you enter the DDNS hostkey into the orbi UI, you need to edit the configuration file to your dynamic dna host name.

     

    remote all.ddnskey.com  12973 -> should be-> remote yourhost.yourdomain.com 12973