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Hybrid VPN Setup doesn't work if the "block-outside-dns" is used...
I was able to pick up a XR500 for cheap from a friend so far it it great! it's in the title, I have to omit this line from my openvpn config or the router won't even attempt to connect to my VPN....
Thanks for the feedback! In a future version, we've made some big improvements to how Hybrid VPN works and also added the option of a adding a DNS server for the VPN, so that should help with your issue.
We don't have an ETA for this firmware yet as we're still fixing some bugs with it, but it's getting closer so it shouldn't be too long!
Okay interesting, could you set the DNS of the router to the VPN DNS then put that line back in and see if it works then please?
I will try tonight;
but I'd rather only my VPN devices use the VPN DNS
also wouldn't the DNS queries be sent in the clear rather than through the VPN? I guess only testing will show this.
The "block-outside-dns" line seemed to stop the router even attempting a connection, the log window had no data to show.
But I will test as you ask.