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Please implement the OpenVPN client in Orbi. I would like to use a VPN connection without having to configure a VPN client on every device. There are multiple devices that benefit from a VPN but do not have VPN capabilities themselves, such as game consoles (Xbox, Playstation) and smart tvs (e.g. Roku, LG webOS).
The OpenVPN client feature has been added to XR500 Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router and for PureVPN on Nighthawk X4S in R7800 Firmware Version 1.0.2.46. OpenVPN client support would be preferable, as I use a VPN that is not PureVPN. Please add the OpenVPN client support to Orbi too.
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Please implement the OpenVPN client in Orbi. I would like to use a VPN connection without having to configure a VPN client on every device
- Yes! I used to use the OpenVPN client on my Asus router all the time, and then I moved into a larger house and decided to go with the Orbi... I was disappointed that it didn't have an OpenVPN client capability already, given its price point. Make it happen!
Hi Everyone,
Thank you for suggesting the idea of implementing OpenVPN to Orbi. This idea will be reviewed for consideration. :]
- Jason N
Please add my voice to wanting “whole house” vpn coverage in the Orbi line.
This request implies the ability of using (importing) any common OpenVPN client configs - not just a point solution to yet another single VPN provider as it happened on the XR500 (with HMA) resp, the R7800/X4S (with PureVPN) of course.
Hi, I just bought orbi last week thinking that it might already have this feature. I did see the vpn service while doing my research, didn't realize that its for server setup only. I prefered this router over google mesh wifi just because of it. Its a deal breaker for me, please implement this feature as soon as possible.
We would require something like this:
- A generic openvpn client like they have in DD-WRT based routers
- Optionally, an implementation of HMA, purevpn or other vpn clients
Though, a generic one is preferred so that you dont have to maintain all these vpn service provider changes and keep on updating firmware because of it.
Hi JasonN, any timeline when this can be implemented on Orbi. Since it has already been implmeneted on NightHawk, I am assuming we expect to see something within a month? say by May 2018?
Would love compatibility with `algo`
This requested feature become more necessary everyday to keep the privacy of your current and future Orbi customers. Please implement it.
Hi Orbi engineering staff, now that the VPN client mode on a NightHawk model has been implemented, please help to develop and implement this same feature on your Orbi WiFi systems. Thanks in advance!
