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Morganino
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Jun 26, 2017
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Netgear R7000 and OpenVPN for Android App

Hi, since last OpenVPN for Android App update (v.0.6.73) downloadable at the following link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.blinkt.openvpn OpenSSL version was upgraded to 1.1 and...
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  • Diggie3's avatar
    Diggie3
    Feb 28, 2018

    Thanks everyone for feedback so far. Attached is version 1.0.1. I fixed some typos, added a suggestion to clean up your tftp folder when you're done, and made a note about the OpenVPN version that's most compatible with the document.

     

    Some users looking to work through this doc may find that they can avoid Step 1 by visiting this hidden page:

     

    http://192.168.1.1/debug.htm

     

    If the debug page loads and there is an "Enable Telnet" option then you got lucky. Note that either the debug page or the option to "Enable Telnet" may not exist on your device or firmware version. Remember to check that this option is disabled after you're finished because having telnet enabled is a security risk.

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Diggie3
Luminary
Feb 28, 2018

Thanks everyone for feedback so far. Attached is version 1.0.1. I fixed some typos, added a suggestion to clean up your tftp folder when you're done, and made a note about the OpenVPN version that's most compatible with the document.

 

Some users looking to work through this doc may find that they can avoid Step 1 by visiting this hidden page:

 

http://192.168.1.1/debug.htm

 

If the debug page loads and there is an "Enable Telnet" option then you got lucky. Note that either the debug page or the option to "Enable Telnet" may not exist on your device or firmware version. Remember to check that this option is disabled after you're finished because having telnet enabled is a security risk.

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Ravepants
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May 03, 2018

Firmware V1.0.2.46

 

Hi, thanks for the excellent guide, it did exactly what was needed, however I am still unable to use openvpn.

Im not 100% sure but I think the router I have (UK) may have some sort of SE linux variant, as once I have completed the guide and reboot the certs all go back to md5 variants.

I have tested this by following the guide to the letter, then rebooting and clicking the windows button to get the config = old md5 certs, following again, then NOT rebooting, and doing the same = new sha256 certs.

I've given up for now, but just wanted to add this to the conversation as either something I didi wrong (dont think so) or that the filesystem may be tamper protected.