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lightbulbstamps
Aspirant
Dec 07, 2016
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VPN controlling access

I have just got a R7000 router and i am wanting to use the openVPN on it. My main worry is security as it just seems to generate one set of files with no user name or password support for each user....
access control
MAC address
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    lightbulbstamps
    Dec 08, 2016

    Thanks ElaineM,

    I am a lot happier at using the VPN now, that i can restrict a user from accessing my network throught the VPN unless their MAC address is set to allowed.

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ElaineM
NETGEAR Employee Retired
Dec 08, 2016

Welcome to the community, lightbulbstamps

 

It's true, there's no way to get Internet access if you have Access Control turned on unless you input the MAC Address of the computer/s under Allowed list. 

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lightbulbstamps
Aspirant
Dec 08, 2016

Thanks ElaineM,

I am a lot happier at using the VPN now, that i can restrict a user from accessing my network throught the VPN unless their MAC address is set to allowed.

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    ElaineM
    NETGEAR Employee Retired
    Dec 09, 2016

    You're welcome. 

    Have a great day!