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pkaytes
Guide
Apr 09, 2022
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RAX120v2 VPN service will not enable with FW 1.2.3.28

Hello,   I just set up my new RAX120v2 router but can't enable the VPN service.   After clicking "Enable VPN Service" and clicking Apply, I get a pop-up warning about using DDNS or a static IP ad...
  • CD_router_888's avatar
    CD_router_888
    May 04, 2022

    Hi pkaytes ,

    RAX120 won’t really save the VPN enabled setting into configuration because DDNS is disabled or Internet IP is not static IP mode.

    So please set up the DDNS or Wan static ip then try again, thanks.

     

CD_router_888's avatar
CD_router_888
Guide
May 04, 2022

Hi pkaytes ,

RAX120 won’t really save the VPN enabled setting into configuration because DDNS is disabled or Internet IP is not static IP mode.

So please set up the DDNS or Wan static ip then try again, thanks.

 

  • pkaytes's avatar
    pkaytes
    Guide
    May 05, 2022

    Thank you! That was the trick. I didnt realize NG had changed the requirement so that DDNS or a truly static address is now a requirement to enable the VPN. Not so sure thats entirely necessary but I can understand the thinking that led to this design choice.

     

    Thank you again!