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Re: OpenVPN with iOS

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OpenVPN with iOS

Brief history: I upgraded to Cox Gigablast and they included a Netgear R6300v2.  I had a VPN on my previous router (ASUS Dark Knight) that I used for conneting securely in places that aren't secure.  Coffee shops, airports, etc.  

 

Trying to setup the is OpenVPN vpn on the router and I have it all setup with a DynamicDNS service and everything.  Downloaded Certs and OVPN file and imported into iPhone.  Open up the OpenVPN app and import in the profile.  It gives the following error: "iOS doesn't support TAP-based tunnels"  

 

In doing research, apparently I have to setup a TUN based vpn so that it will work with IOS.  Is there a way for me to switch this vpn tunnel to a TUN based type?  I can't seem to find a setting for that.  Any help would be greatly appreciated.  Thank you!  

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storm1985
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Re: OpenVPN with iOS

It doesnt support OpenVPN for iOS or Android. You should see the highlighted options below if R6300v2 does support Smartphones. 

 

R7000_OpenVPN.jpg

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storm1985
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Are you using a NETGEAR firmware? I dont think R6300v2 has openVPN feature.

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It does.  Under advanced tab, advanced setup.  You have to setup a DynamicDNS obviously and then turn on the VPN option.  Screen Shot 2015-10-14 at 1.27.56 PM.png

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storm1985
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FW 1.0.3.30?

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Sorry forgot to include that.  Yes I'm at V1.0.3.30_10.0.73

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storm1985
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Re: OpenVPN with iOS

It doesnt support OpenVPN for iOS or Android. You should see the highlighted options below if R6300v2 does support Smartphones. 

 

R7000_OpenVPN.jpg

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