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XR1000 VPN not working
I have followed all instructions very specifically, as well as turned firewalls off but still can not get OpenVPN to connect to the client config it downloads from the DumaOS. Please help. I am just ...
Correct. Just to connect back to my home network when im elsewhere. It is currently connected to the Verizon Modem in my house. The verizon modem is not a static IP. It is a normal NAT. I did change the XR1000 to static IP though.
I think you may need to use DynamicDNS, these two guides should get you sorted:
https://kb.netgear.com/24319/How-do-I-use-a-VPN-on-my-Nighthawk-router-to-access-my-internet-service-at-home?article=24319
https://kb.netgear.com/23854/How-do-I-use-the-VPN-service-on-my-Nighthawk-router-with-my-Windows-client
https://kb.netgear.com/24319/How-do-I-use-a-VPN-on-my-Nighthawk-router-to-access-my-internet-service-at-home?article=24319
https://kb.netgear.com/23854/How-do-I-use-the-VPN-service-on-my-Nighthawk-router-with-my-Windows-client