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Utilizing the VPN Server on Orbi RBR50
I currently have a Net Orbi RBR50 with two satellites. I want to set up the VPN server that is included with the package and thereby protect all my laptops / mobile devices. Has anyone had any s...
DocRJNC wrote:
thereby protect all my laptops / mobile devices.
Sorry, this is not the intent of the OpenVPN feature included in Netgear routers. Netgear provides a VPN "Host" which allows devices on the internet to connect to devices on the router Local Area Network (LAN). It appears that what you are seeking is a VPN "Client" which encapsulates the traffice from all devices on the LAN and sends it through a VPN tunnel to the internet.
There are some routers which have VPN Client capability, but the Orbi RBR850 is not one of them.
DocRJNC wrote:
thereby protect all my laptops / mobile devices.
Sorry, this is not the intent of the OpenVPN feature included in Netgear routers. Netgear provides a VPN "Host" which allows devices on the internet to connect to devices on the router Local Area Network (LAN). It appears that what you are seeking is a VPN "Client" which encapsulates the traffice from all devices on the LAN and sends it through a VPN tunnel to the internet.
There are some routers which have VPN Client capability, but the Orbi RBR850 is not one of them.