NETGEAR is aware of a growing number of phone and online scams. To learn how to stay safe click here.
Forum Discussion
Solved
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...
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:
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.
I so appreciate the heads up on the MD5 issue. I used Netgear Nighthawk 7300 (DST) and OpenVPN as part of a solution. These are auto repair shop owners. I sent customers to Best Buy to purchase this product. I then used it to replace older routers.
Auto Repair Shops use PC based Mitchell1 Teamworks Manage SE. Manage SE has embedded MS SQL Server for the datastore. Additionally they purchase Android based BoltOn Tech Mobile Manager. The Mobile manager client also uses the MS SQL Server datastore. All Manage SEs and Mobile Managers must be on the same VLAN to see the MS SQL Server database.
Shop owners asked have implementation one SQL Server database to multiple locations. OpenVPN and Nighthawk was a perfect solution. I set this up for them and walked away. So far no configuration has required further intervention for me.
I am very concerned about this looming deadline. Am I correct in understanding that at some point shortly after 4/30 OpenVPN will update on all these tablets and at that point OpenVPN will not complete connections?
These customers don't undestand networks that why I send them to Best Buy to acquire a retail router.
They will blame Mitchell1 and BoltOn and me.
Has anyone out there purchased product with Best Buy Geek Squad support? I don't think anyone my customers have current Geek Squad support for this router. My thinking is that Best Buy is big gorilla in this game. Perhaps Netgear will give BB/Geek Squad a clearer answer on the firmware update timeline. The SKU for 7000/DST is still active.
In the worst case, you could replace their keys using the steps in this doc from earlier in the thread.
Best Buy Geek Squad support.. is that a joke? I doubt they would do more than recommend a different router.
- Has anyone received an update from Netgear on whether they’ll correct this issue before the April 30 deadline?
- NG will most likely declare end of life before they put a fix out. They will string us all along with hopes and promises of a fix and tell us what we want to hear and then quietly quit responding. They did this when they were to add the “Netgear downloader” to the firmware on the R8500.
ElaineM quit replying after no new firmware was produced. After reading many messages on the community boards, I doubt I’ll ever buy another NG product. For those stuck with non upgradable certificates, you may want to look into setting up a pfsense system and add your own keys. Many users keep using the firmware by the original manufacturer instead of 3rd party firmware to avoid unforeseeable issues. Now, the unforeseeable issue come from NG itself! How come?