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devansh
Tutor
Aug 22, 2022
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TLS handshake failure while connecting to OpenVPN server on Nighthawk R7450

I am trying to setup a VPN server on my router so that I can connect to my home internet while traveling. I have enabled the OpenVPN server with the Netgear DDNS and downloaded the configuration file...
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    devansh
    Dec 02, 2023

    Hi, unfortunately the only solution is to wait for Netgear to fix it in their next update. And given how old the router is, I dont think it is going to happen. The only workaround I found is to install 3rd party firmware like DD-WRT or wireguard on the router.

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Sealz
Aspirant
Nov 25, 2023

Hi devansh,

 

Did you find any solution to your problem? I am facing the same issue now. Please share if you have any fix. Thanks!

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devansh
Tutor
Dec 02, 2023

Hi, unfortunately the only solution is to wait for Netgear to fix it in their next update. And given how old the router is, I dont think it is going to happen. The only workaround I found is to install 3rd party firmware like DD-WRT or wireguard on the router.

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    Sealz
    Aspirant
    Dec 03, 2023

    Hi Devansh,

     

    Thanks for your reply. 

     

    FYI, I realized that I made a mistake just like what Kitsap pointed out before: I tried to connect to the OpenVPN server from a device within the LAN where the server is running. After I switched the WiFi to the hotspot of one cellphone which used its data plan, I was able to connect aother cellphone to the OpenVPN server.

     

    Thanks, devansh and Kitsap, for your help! Have a good weekend!