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rybxwa
Initiate
Jul 09, 2019

RAX120 Issues using Windows VPN connection

Hi, Just bought a Nighthawk RAX120 and setup was very easy and quite impressed with boost in speeds and no lag-time on devices. But I ran into one HUGE problem yesterday and spent 90 minutes with NG ...
tukstr's avatar
tukstr
Aspirant
Jul 16, 2019

I have this same issue connecting Windows 2016 Server Essentials VPN (PPTP).

Thanks!

Joe

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rybxwa
Initiate
Jul 16, 2019

Hi Joe, Try changing the VPN type from PPTP to Automatic. Go to Windows Settings / Network & Internet / VPN / Select your connection and click on Advanced Settings / Then Edit and change the VPN Type to Automatic.

 

Not sure why, but by changing the setting to Automatic, I was finally able to connect to my work VPN using Windows. Hopefully that works for you. 

 

Good luck and take care!

 

 

  • jcparham's avatar
    jcparham
    Aspirant
    Sep 26, 2019

    Has there been any resolution to this issue?  I am having exaclty the same problem.

    Thanks

    • Denhom1022's avatar
      Denhom1022
      Tutor
      Nov 12, 2019
      Any solution to this issue? Exact same thing....
      • Christian_R's avatar
        Christian_R
        NETGEAR Employee Retired
        Nov 13, 2019

        Hello Denhom1022, 

         

        Welcome to the Community! Have you gotten a chance to try the suggestion rybxwa recommended? 

         

        Christian