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jrmm
Apr 03, 2023Aspirant
Netgear Router 7850 not working when VPN is on.
I recently went back to an Android phone and removed the iPhone from my network because it was interfering with network security ratings. After I transferred back, all of a sudden Nighthawk cannot co...
- Apr 04, 2023
I just turned it on as you suggested. And I’ve determined that the router will connect with Nighthawk even with Armor VPN on, but it won’t connect when Bitdefender VPN is on. So I’m going with the Armor VPN and connecting router at same time.
Thanks for your help.
Kitsap
Apr 03, 2023Master
Repeat question: Do you have Remote Management enabled on your R7850?
New question: What is the brand name and model number of the modem/gateway/ONT connected upstream of your R7850?
jrmm
Apr 04, 2023Aspirant
I just turned it on as you suggested. And I’ve determined that the router will connect with Nighthawk even with Armor VPN on, but it won’t connect when Bitdefender VPN is on. So I’m going with the Armor VPN and connecting router at same time.
Thanks for your help.
- KitsapApr 04, 2023Master
Two VPNs on simultaneously is a little much.
Please mark this as resolved so others may benefit.