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Cannot change VPN interface name to NETGEAR-VPN
Hello, I enabled VPN on router RAX45 and installed the openVPN client and VPN configuration files on my laptop. Per instruction, I need to change the VPN interface name to NETGEAR-VPN on the network ...
Update:
I resolved the issue. I changed the service type from UDP to TCP. Then everything works fine. I can access local network, internet and the router through the Netgear VPN over Spectrum. Obviously, there is some compatibility issue between Netgear VPN setting and Spectrum service.
I experienced multiple issues in the process of setting up VPN server on RAX45.
Problem 1: Cannot change VPN interface name by clicking "rename" in the popup window on the Network Connections page in Windows (Control Panel\Network and Internet\Network Connections).
Solution: Click on the name of the network interface to show up a box with editable name in it. This is similar to change file name in file explorer by clicking on the file name.
Problem 2: Cannot connect to the Netgear VPN after enabling VPN service and OpenVPN client installing and setting up.
Solution: Reboot the router after VPN setup on the router.
Problem 3: Cannot access anything with Netgear VPN over Spectrum connection (no access to local network, internet or router itself).
Solution: Change the service type from UDP to TCP in the VPN setting on the router.
I'd like to share this with the group. Hope this helps the others who might experience the similar issue to mine.
I'd like to clarify it. I connected to the Netgear VPN from another town, from the east coast to the west coast. I called Spectrum and they directed me to ask Netgear.
Update:
I resolved the issue. I changed the service type from UDP to TCP. Then everything works fine. I can access local network, internet and the router through the Netgear VPN over Spectrum. Obviously, there is some compatibility issue between Netgear VPN setting and Spectrum service.
I experienced multiple issues in the process of setting up VPN server on RAX45.
Problem 1: Cannot change VPN interface name by clicking "rename" in the popup window on the Network Connections page in Windows (Control Panel\Network and Internet\Network Connections).
Solution: Click on the name of the network interface to show up a box with editable name in it. This is similar to change file name in file explorer by clicking on the file name.
Problem 2: Cannot connect to the Netgear VPN after enabling VPN service and OpenVPN client installing and setting up.
Solution: Reboot the router after VPN setup on the router.
Problem 3: Cannot access anything with Netgear VPN over Spectrum connection (no access to local network, internet or router itself).
Solution: Change the service type from UDP to TCP in the VPN setting on the router.
I'd like to share this with the group. Hope this helps the others who might experience the similar issue to mine.