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Orbi VPN can't remote control MAC mini
I have set up the VPN server on my Orbi RBE771. I can get connected to the VPN from my MacBook Pro and access my Sonarr and Radarr web interfaces. I can even pull up network and see the devices on the network but I can't get connected to them.
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Once a remote device has connected to the Orbi LAN using OpenVPN, it can do anything it could do when connected physically to the LAN. It appears that web connections to Sonarr and Radarr are working correctly.
- Can the MacBook 'ping' devices on the LAN (that respond to ping when the MacBook is physically on the LAN)?
- What connections fail when connected with OpenVPN that worked when connected locally?
Hello BANsOnLn,
Welcome to the NETGEAR Community!
I understand that you are not able to connect to your devices through the VPN that installed on your RBE771. The ability to connect to your internal network successfully establishes that you RBE771 is working correctly. The ability to see your attached devices establishes that the VPN is also functional. Due to security measures additional configuration may be needed on the devices side to establish the remote access.
Best,
Kevin
NETGEAR Team
Orbi VPN can't remote control MAC Mini
How are you controlling the Mini from the Macbook Pro when you are home?
