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Trying to setup Open VPN. Get error.
Hello,
I am trying to setup a OpenVPN on my Netgear R7450. When I proceed to the advanced page, select VPN service and click on the Enable VPN Service, I get an error stating that the ports are already in use. These are the ports Netgear recommends for the VPN. I have gone to remote management, UPnP, and other the places I could think of that might be using the ports. No luck in clearing that error. Anyone have any suggestions to get past this so I can setup my VPN on my WIFI. I have attached screenshots of the error and the VPN page to help out.
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Start by going to the Advanced -> Administration -> Backup Setting page and save a configuration file. Be aware if you restore this file, you may bring back the issue you are trying to correct.
Perform a full firmware default reset using the recessed reset button on the back of your router.
Work your way through the startup wizard and reconfigure you router from scratch.
Go to the Advanced -> Advanced Setup -> Dynamic DNS and setup a service.
Go to the Advanced -> Advanced Setup -> VPN service and start with the settings shown in the attached screen snip.
You cannot test VPN from a device that is connected to the network where the VPN server is running on your router.
Netgear has some current issues with their Windows configuration. Some of the firmware has been updated and some has not. Best to first test with an Android device.
