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basilverthorn
Tutor
Nov 06, 2025

XR1000 Enabling VPN service stops internet / DNS from working.

Items I have tried: (more than twice each) reflashed firmware Factory default through web browser Factory default using reset button Created VPN on differnt ports using UDP All three options fo...
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StephenB
Guru - Experienced User
Nov 11, 2025
basilverthorn wrote:

The setup is as follows:

  • Enable DHCP
  • Enable ddns
  • Enable OpenVPN server

I am thinking this is with the PiHole running.

 

If so, I am wondering if you get the same behavior if you take the PiHole out of the equation.