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BANsOnLn
Dec 26, 2025Guide
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 th...
CrimpOn
Dec 26, 2025Guru - Experienced User
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?