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TNeil
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Sep 30, 2017
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R7900 Nighthawk won't allow internet on ethernet connected pc if NordVPN is on

I just bought this router to boost wifi in my household. I use NordVPN and it still works on my laptop connecting via wifi but it won't work on my main computer that is directly connected to the rout...
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    TNeil
    Oct 05, 2017

    Thanks for the replies. I am not a super computer person but found an easy solution.  I read on here and Nord's site that they aren't compatible with Netgear and that OpenVPN was. I just bought OpenVpn's private tunnel for my main pc that is connected via ethernet to the routher and it works like a charm.  Thanks so much!  I have also found for me that deactivating the two 5gh streams and setting the 2.4gh stream to channel 6 has the best uninterruppted wifi experience in my 2400 sq ft two story residence with devices on both sides of the house!  That was a suggestion by an IT person I know and seems to work best. Live and learn right!