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Netgear R6800 VPN broadcast network

aless
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Netgear R6800 VPN broadcast network

Hello,

 

Is it possible to set up VPN servis to me same IP address as my home network (i.e 192.168.1.x), right now I get IP from different network (192.168.2.x)?

I need this for broadcasting service for control over my AC?

Model: R6900|Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router
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TheEther
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Re: Netgear R6800 VPN broadcast network

I have never seen any directed broadcast forwarding options on consumer grade routers.  It has long been a best practice for routers to drop directed broadcast due to concerns about DoS attacks.

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TheEther
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Re: Netgear R6800 VPN broadcast network

It depends on the type of remote device.  If it's iPhone, then it only supports TUN style OpenVPN, which uses a different subnet.  You need a device that supports TAP style OpenVPN.

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aless
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Re: Netgear R6800 VPN broadcast network

Thanks for the info. I use android (so TUN is my only option) - there is probably no broadcast forwarding options on my router to solve my issue?
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TheEther
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Re: Netgear R6800 VPN broadcast network

I have never seen any directed broadcast forwarding options on consumer grade routers.  It has long been a best practice for routers to drop directed broadcast due to concerns about DoS attacks.

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