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acayci's avatar
acayci
Tutor
Dec 19, 2025

Lose Internet as soon as I connect OpenVPN

You all remember me configuring MR60 for VPN Service.  I established the Public IP address and DNS.  When I connect OpenVPN from my MacBook,  I lose Internet in my MacBook.  I look under Port Forward...
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StephenB
Guru - Experienced User
Dec 20, 2025
acayci wrote:

I look under Port Forwarding/ Port Triggering.

Just to be clear, you don't need any port forwarding in the Orbi for OpenVPN.

 

Can you connect using your phone (when not connected to the Orbi WiFi)?