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adm1r4lj
Oct 02, 2019Star
RAX200 OpenVPN connection fail from reomote IP address error
I can't get an Android client to connect to the OpenVPN server running on an RAX200 running Firmware Version V1.0.1.8_1.0.39. Router logs are showing the following error: [OpenVPN, connection fail] ...
arjewell23
Nov 09, 2019Star
I too am having issues with OpenVPN on my RAX200. I have tried many different configurations and ports.
arjewell23
Jan 15, 2020Star
I think I figured out the OpenVPN timeout connection, etc. I spent hours tonight checking one setting at a time and then looking at the logs. I finally noticed that everytime I was trying to connect, the logs kept saying "to" an internal IP address. It looked familiar and I realized it was tyring to connect to my "Default DMZ Server" ip address which is my PS4. I turned it off and hit apply. It connected immdiatly. I hope this helps at least one person as I have spent hours upon hours trying to figure this out. "[OpenVPN, connection successfully] from remote IP address:"
- Christian_RJan 16, 2020NETGEAR Employee Retired
arjewell23,
We appreciate you sharing your experience and updating the thread!
Thank you,Christian