MD5-Signed Certificate Warning with OpenVPN on iOS

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This is extremely annoying when using the netgear vpn service.

I read "As soon as we have it working before 31 april 2018, it is ok. So that OpenVPN is not broken" at https://community.netgear.com/t5/Nighthawk-WiFi-Routers/OpenVPN-update-breaks-R7000-and-probably-other-routers-VPN/m-p/1435672/highlight/true. With the openvpn update I'd say from a user experience it is severly broken from 21st of february.

Please provide a solution as soon as possible.

Does anyone know if Netgear is issuing a fix for this before April 2018 EOL deadline or do I need to manually upgrade my certificate? 

I have the same isssue.  MD5 warning when connecting to the VPN on an iOS device.

Netgear are you looking at this issue?  It won't work anymore from 30th of april 2018.

I just purchased my D7800 from Amazon Prime UK yesterday and received it today (26th April).  Having purchased it for, amongst other things it's VPN Server capabilities, I was astounded to see the MD5 Support warning for OpenVPN when I set it up this evening (using OpenVPN Connect for my iPhone).  What are Netgear playing at?  They are completely hopeless and I see JamesGL the NETGEAR Moderator has gone very quiet this month - very ominous!

Well, for me at least I can return it straight back to Amazon if the firmware to correct this is not delivered by the end of next Monday (30th April).  I'll then have to look for alternative modem/routers from another brand.  Shame, but it seems the Netgear software guys are hopeless at their job.

If they don't fix it in the next 4 days across all their applicable routers and modem/routers I guess they will have to provide many "not fit for purpose" return refunds in the coming weeks, and also change all their online web advertising/marketing claims and packaging/boxing to remove their claim of OpenVPN Server capability.  I’m sure they would not want to be accused of false advertising!

For people reading this thread and infuriated that there is no response from Netgear, please file a complain with BBB (I just did) and highlight that fact that Netgear is involved in deceptive advertising because their product webpages still claim OpenVPN support even though that is ending on Apr-30-2018.

cheers,

AJ.

As a followup to my earlier post, interestly the manual I original saw when making my decision to buy had sections:
⦁ Specify VPN Service in the Modem Router
⦁ Install OpenVPN Software on a Windows Computer
⦁ Install OpenVPN Software on a Mac Computer
⦁ Install OpenVPN Software on an iOS Device
⦁ Install OpenVPN Software on an Android Device

Now I see online it only has the following sections:
⦁ Specify VPN Service in the Modem Router
⦁ Install OpenVPN Software on a Windows Computer
⦁ Install OpenVPN Software on a Mac Computer

....with a box out in the "Set Up a VPN Service" section saying:
"Note   The modem router does not support iOS or Android VPN client software."

Doesn't look like they intend to do anything about it.  Even though the latest Firmware V1.0.1.34 Netgear Genie web setup page still has OpenVPN Client Setup instructions for Windows, MacOSX, iphone/iPad and Android, along with an OpenVPN configuration package download button "For Smart Phone". Who are they trying to kid?

I'm returning mine to Amazon UK after only 3 days.  What a waste of time!  I'll buy from a manufacturer that actually cares about it's customer base next time.

Even the Netgear Moderators can't be bothered to respond.  I can't be bothered with Netgear anymore!

I will never again purchase a Netgear product... No word from Netgear for weeks leading up to today.

I called their support line and this is the "first time of being made aware of the issue". She made it sound like the router is functioning as designed and it's an issue with my iphone. The only thing they will do is replace the router (you pay shipping) which we all know is not the issue.

I'm extremely disappointed and I'm now in possession of a very expensive router that doesn't do what I purchased it to do.

I don't have time or capacity to beta test properly (router is in US, I'm in Taiwan currently).  But for those wanting the solution, it's listed in the downloads under hotfix (beta):

https://kb.netgear.com/000057097/R7000-Firmware-Version-1-0-9-30-Hot-Fix

Wow, some people here are just whinning to much. Netgear support said that they are working on a fix. It is in Beta testing right now. I assume you would want a fix that is working and does not have bugs in it. Also, it was stated earlier that the date OpenVPN was saying is not a hard date. It was a soft date. You can still use the app and connect to your home router. As for the person that said he would be taking his back to Costo, and buying a Cisco one. I did a Cisco router, and the first chance it was hit with a surge, the router died. It was connected to a surge protector, and when I bought the Netgear and still was hit, the Netgear router still turned back on and is still kicking. 

So I would say, that I have Netgear's back. If you don't like the product, just take it back and get your money or go somewhere else. Also, the person that said that only one router is updated with the fix and what about the little people with other routers, I have a Nighthawk R8500 and I don't have the fix yet. But I am not complaining......