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R7800 VPN server and dynamic DNS

adrian_vg
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R7800 VPN server and dynamic DNS

Hello all!


I don't get this. 
Must I use a dynamic DNS-provider from noip or Netgear when I activate the VPN server?
I already have a registered domain that keeps track of my ISPs DHCP-assigned IP address.

 

Using a static IP is cost-prohibitive for home networking stuff, at least with my ISP, so am at a loss on how to proceed.

I guess setting up a VM inside my LAN is a way forward, but I'd rather not have to reinvent the wheel if the service is already there in the router.

 

Thanks.
//AvG

Model: R7800|Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Wifi Router
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plemans
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Re: R7800 VPN server and dynamic DNS

Netgear only supports a couple VPN's. 

https://kb.netgear.com/23854/How-do-I-use-the-VPN-service-on-my-Nighthawk-router-with-my-Windows-cli...

 

If your wanting to use a different one, you could always check into installing 3rd party firmare to the router. there's always a chance of bricking the router while doing that through. 

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plemans
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Re: R7800 VPN server and dynamic DNS

Netgear only supports a couple VPN's. 

https://kb.netgear.com/23854/How-do-I-use-the-VPN-service-on-my-Nighthawk-router-with-my-Windows-cli...

 

If your wanting to use a different one, you could always check into installing 3rd party firmare to the router. there's always a chance of bricking the router while doing that through. 

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adrian_vg
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Re: R7800 VPN server and dynamic DNS

Yupp, thanks. Figured as much. Went with noip for now.

I did run Voxtels a while, but ran into a rabbit hole of problems, so reverted to the OEM firmware instead.
I'll look into a different firmware as time permits.

Thanks.

//AvG

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