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Nighthawk CAX80 VPN Connection for Home Network Only
I'm trying to use the VPN feature of my CAX80 router/modem combo device. The end goal is to allow remote access to devices on my home network via the VPN. Here's what I've done: 1. Obtained and ...
Turn the Wi-Fi on your phone off. You must test via the cell phone data connection.
Never touched (edited) the downloaded configuration file. The three radio buttons in the advanced configuration section are key prior to downloading the file.
You must copy the configuration file to the highest root level directory on your phone’s storage. Not on an SD card.
Install the OpenVPN Connect application from the play store.
Start the OpenVPN Connect application and import your profile.
Establish your connection.
Using UDP instead of TCP also works.
Never have been successful in trying to limit access to home network only.
See attached screen snip.
