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Santerianumero1's avatar
Santerianumero1
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Jan 09, 2017
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R6700 Android VPN

I'm wondering why the KB article says it encompasses the R6700 but I still can't use my android with VPN and this router? I've tweeted you with no response either. Please help.

https://twitter.com/dsaguirre/status/818561292738772992
6700 VPN android kb
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  • JamesGL's avatar
    JamesGL
    Mar 01, 2017

    Hi Santerianumero1,


    Can you check on the OpenVPN tab. There should be an option for Mobile OpenVPN using the latest firmware.

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  • Santerianumero1's avatar
    Santerianumero1
    Guide
    Jan 13, 2017
    You obviously didn't click on the tweet I sent Netgear. I already saw that article. It says it applies to the 6700 but it doesn't. That's my beef. I'm already on the latest firmware.
    • JamesGL's avatar
      JamesGL
      Master
      Jan 20, 2017

      Hi Santerianumero1,


      Thank you for the feedback. We have updated the article and R6700 is not included on the list.

  • Santerianumero1's avatar
    Santerianumero1
    Guide
    Jan 21, 2017
    I appreciate your response. It's so far the best responsiveness I've had from Netgear. I know obviously you cannot divulge dates or whether it's happening or not but, can you tell me if it's happening or not lol? Is the r6700 going to get android VPN functionality like the r7000 just got?
    • JamesGL's avatar
      JamesGL
      Master
      Jan 23, 2017

      Hi Santerianumero1,


      Let me check on this inquiry. 

      • JamesGL's avatar
        JamesGL
        Master
        Mar 01, 2017

        Hi Santerianumero1,


        Can you check on the OpenVPN tab. There should be an option for Mobile OpenVPN using the latest firmware.

    • storm1985's avatar
      storm1985
      Prodigy
      Mar 06, 2017

      JamesGL if R6700 already support iOS or Android VPN client software can I request the following:

       

      1. Update on the release notes of the firmware version that supports it. I cant see this on latest fw 1.0.1.16

      2. R6700 manual update on page 169 which states it does not support mobile VPN.

       

      These are only my suggestions. :) 

      Thanks.

       

      • JamesGL's avatar
        JamesGL
        Master
        Mar 10, 2017

        Hi storm1985,

         

        Checking with the team on your suggestions. Thank you for that. :)

         

        Hi Santerianumero1,

         

        You are welcome. :)

  • Santerianumero1's avatar
    Santerianumero1
    Guide
    Mar 06, 2017
    JamesGL So far so good. I downloaded OpenVPN on my android and it's working great. Connecting to my own network remotely. Thank you!