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Netgear R6800 VPN broadcast network
Hello,
Is it possible to set up VPN servis to me same IP address as my home network (i.e 192.168.1.x), right now I get IP from different network (192.168.2.x)?
I need this for broadcasting service for control over my AC?
I have never seen any directed broadcast forwarding options on consumer grade routers. It has long been a best practice for routers to drop directed broadcast due to concerns about DoS attacks.
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It depends on the type of remote device. If it's iPhone, then it only supports TUN style OpenVPN, which uses a different subnet. You need a device that supports TAP style OpenVPN.
- Thanks for the info. I use android (so TUN is my only option) - there is probably no broadcast forwarding options on my router to solve my issue?
I have never seen any directed broadcast forwarding options on consumer grade routers. It has long been a best practice for routers to drop directed broadcast due to concerns about DoS attacks.