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RBR 850 VPN error with iPadOS 17
I'm seeing an issue ever since I upgraded my iPad to iPadOS 17. Before the upgrade, I was able to connect my iPad to the VPN service on my RBR850 using the standard OpenVPN client. Since the upgrade, I'm getting an error saying the SSL cert is too short. Error message from OpenVPN client is attached.
I am still able to connect to the VPN Server on my Android phone and multiple Windows laptops with the same client profiles, certs, etc.
I'm assuming that the new iPadOS changed some settings to up the minimum length of the SSL cert, but I don't see any way in the Netgear UI to change any VPN Server settings at all...all I see is an on/off radio button to enable/disable the VPN service.
Any thoughts on a solution, or should I post this question on an OpenVPN community instead?
Running V7.2.6.21 on my RBR850, Android device is running Android 14, and Windows 11 laptops. iPadOS version is currently 17.0.3, but the issue started with 17.0.0.
Thanks.
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Might get with Apple about this since it has working prior to you updating the Pad.
Be sure to disable any MAC Address randomizers on phones and pads while at home:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-App/NETGEAR-Mobile-Applications-and-Apple-Devices-FAQ/td-p/2220016/jump-to/first-unread-message
tbinco wrote:
Any thoughts on a solution, or should I post this question on an OpenVPN community instead?.
Internet search of "ee key too small" gets lots of hits (mostly from Linux users).
Can you check which version of OpenVPN Connect is on your iPad? (version 3.4.1 was released Nov 9, 2023).
It would not hurt to download another copy of the Smart Phone parameter file from the Orbi and compare it with the existing file. (One would think they should be identical.)
My guess is a problem that affects only iOS is more likely to find a solution in either an Apple forum or the OpenVPN forum.
