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Aspirant

Sep 12, 2017

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VPN on Nighthawk R6700 . What is OPEN VPN? hows that different from my VPN

Can anyone explain please how is openVPN diffrent from the VPN service im subscribed to now? Private Internet Access?

I'm also aunable to acces OpenVPN website because its blocked here, how can i get the file that I need to setup my router by other means?

thanks

Moe

JamesGL
Oct 09, 2017
Hi wathaifi,

For the OpenVPN, this is not possible. I am not sure with other 3rd party VPN since most VPNs needs a software to install.

9 Replies

JamesGL
Master
Sep 18, 2017
Hi wathaifi,

You can check this KB on how to configure the OpenVPN.

https://kb.netgear.com/23854/How-do-I-use-the-VPN-service-on-my-Nighthawk-router-with-my-Windows-client
- wathaifi
  Aspirant
  Sep 18, 2017
  Thanks you. What I'm trying to do is setup the VPN so that all devices on my home network access teh internet through VPN. this is not what the process in teh link intends do
  - JamesGL
    Master
    Sep 25, 2017
    Hi wathaifi,
    
    The OpenVPN function is to let remote devices connects to your network through VPN. It will let remote devices connects to the internet through your network using the OpenVPN.