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redsfanwente
Sep 06, 2022Follower
Using VPN Service
I am attempting to setup a VPN service through my Orbi. I currently have everything setup on the Orbi, and have downloaded the profile to my phone (which is not the most user-friendly thing -- just s...
- Sep 06, 2022
Your intuition is totally correct. The Linksys router will block OpenVPN connections and thus the Orbi router will never see anything and the connection attempt will time out. The obvious solutions are (1) to remove the Linksys router or (2) to run OpenVPN on the Linksys router and put the Orbi in Access Point mode.
It appears that your personal needs and the company's needs are in conflict.
CrimpOn
Sep 06, 2022Guru - Experienced User
Your intuition is totally correct. The Linksys router will block OpenVPN connections and thus the Orbi router will never see anything and the connection attempt will time out. The obvious solutions are (1) to remove the Linksys router or (2) to run OpenVPN on the Linksys router and put the Orbi in Access Point mode.
It appears that your personal needs and the company's needs are in conflict.