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CatUt
Aug 23, 2026Aspirant
RS500 takes forever to connect remotely with devices on my home network
I have tried resetting my router. I've fiddled with the settings. When I'm home on wifi, I can access everything quickly. If I'm somewhere else, it takes so long that most of the time, I don't care a...
StephenB
Aug 23, 2026Guru - Experienced User
CatUt wrote:When I'm home on wifi, I can access everything quickly. If I'm somewhere else, it takes so long that most of the time, I don't care anymore
Are you using OpenVPN?
Also, are you using a PC? Or a phone/tablet?