VPN Client on Wi-Fi Router Is Not Working

VPN Client on Wi-Fi Router Is Not Working

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Re:VPN Client on Wi-Fi Router Is Not Working
2024-02-23 10:07:18

 @Kevin_Z 

kind reminder

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Re:VPN Client on Wi-Fi Router Is Not Working
2024-02-06 23:33:27

  @Kevin_Z 

 

Hello Kevin,

 

Recently I bought router for purpose of using always active vpn connection for all devices in my home network. 

My problem is simillar to post #72, which am describing below:


1. Model number, hardware, and firmware version of your TP-Link Router.

Firmware Version:

1.2.2 Build 20230927 rel.58345(4555)

Hardware Version:

Archer AX72 v1.0


2. What kind of VPN server you are connecting to?

Custom (my own openvpn server)


3. What kind of VPN type are you choosing on the TP-Link router, OpenVPN, or PPTP VPN?

OpenVPN


4. What kind of VPN Client software you were using on the local PC or phone when it was connecting fine? Please test and make sure you can connect to the server with third-party software, such as OpenVPN Connect for OpenVPN and WireGuard App for WireGuard VPN.

Works fine from android and windows with openvpn connect


5. Which step did you stuck in, any error message or screenshot?

 

Router is succesfully connected to the vpn server.

But the problem is in routing, i have one more subnet beside the default one that vpn is using.

I pushed route in server config and client config but the router is not picking those routes (this works fine on windows and android).

The VPN default subnet is 10.10.11.x, and i can ping GW and any address fine because route is added when vpn is connected which you can see on 2nd picture.

The subnet am trying to access is 192.168.1.x, which is pushed in client and server config.

 

 

If i enable VPN Access in Device List the other subnet becomes available, but the problem seems to be that all traffic is then going thru vpn which i don't want.

This is problematic because i dont have access to the internet and other local wan network (192.168.3.x).

Using internet thru vpn is not an option, because i just need access to two subnets from it.

 

As mentioned above this picture is showing added routes, which enables me to see marked subnet without adding device to vpn access.

The route that i pushed 192.168.1.0 is not here. 

Static route could probably fix my problem but i cant add route to VPN interface because its not available in the list.

 

Hope you can help, thanks in advance!

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Re:VPN Client on Wi-Fi Router Is Not Working
2024-01-09 02:43:38

 

HTR1211 wrote

  @Kevin_Z Hi Kevin,

 

my TP Link router: Archer 1750 C7

FW: 1.2.1 Build 20220715 rel.19099(4555)

HW version: Archer C7 v5.0

 

I want to install NordVPN to the router, but there is no "VPN Client" section in my routers' menu. Only a "VPN-Server" section. In there, I cannot add any VPN servers or type in my NordVPN credentials? I added a picure of the menu. Also searched for any new FW, but I'm on the latest as it seems.

Any idea how I can get NordVPN running on my C7 please?
 

Thanks very much in advance

HTR

 

@HTR1211 Archer C7 doesn't support VPN Client, you may refer to the following link for the VPN Client routers:

https://www.tp-link.com/home-networking/wifi-router/?filterby=AND%7C6112

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Re:VPN Client on Wi-Fi Router Is Not Working
2024-01-04 16:48:48

  @Kevin_Z Hi Kevin,

 

my TP Link router: Archer 1750 C7

FW: 1.2.1 Build 20220715 rel.19099(4555)

HW version: Archer C7 v5.0

 

I want to install NordVPN to the router, but there is no "VPN Client" section in my routers' menu. Only a "VPN-Server" section. In there, I cannot add any VPN servers or type in my NordVPN credentials? I added a picure of the menu. Also searched for any new FW, but I'm on the latest as it seems.

Any idea how I can get NordVPN running on my C7 please?
 

Thanks very much in advance

HTR

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TP Link Archer 1750 C7.pngDownload
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Re:VPN Client on Wi-Fi Router Is Not Working
2024-01-02 01:46:56

Jello98 wrote

  @Kevin_Z 

 

Hello I have the Archer ax73 model V1.6 and I am having trouble connecting to my Surfshark VPN client using the VPN client feature. I have it set to openvpn and logins/configuration files have been uploaded but its stuck on "connecting". Please help. Firmware is 1.3.5 Build 20230922 rel.71211(5553)

 

  @Jello98 

 

Hi, please refer to this guide to verify your Surfshark service credentials and the configuration file again:

How to get configuration files from OpenVPN service providers

 

Then refer to this guide to set up the OpenVPN Client to see if it will work properly: How to set the Surfshark OpenVPN manually on TP-Link Wireless Router

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Re:VPN Client on Wi-Fi Router Is Not Working
2023-12-30 10:50:23

  @Kevin_Z 

 

Hello I have the Archer ax73 model V1.6 and I am having trouble connecting to my Surfshark VPN client using the VPN client feature. I have it set to openvpn and logins/configuration files have been uploaded but its stuck on "connecting". Please help. Firmware is 1.3.5 Build 20230922 rel.71211(5553)

 

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Re:VPN Client on Wi-Fi Router Is Not Working
2023-12-12 08:59:09

  @Fraudwaffle 

 

We have reported the issue to the support engineers, they will likely reach out to you via email to continue to troubleshoot your issue. Please check your email box and confirm.

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Re:VPN Client on Wi-Fi Router Is Not Working
2023-12-12 08:53:27

  @Kev_B 

 

Hi, please try updating your router to the latest firmware: Archer AX73(EU)_V2_1.0.12 Build 20231023 to see if the problem still exists.

You could either detect the new firmware from the router Web UI or download it from our official website:

Firmware Download for Archer AX73 V2

 

By the way, the PiVPN - Rasberry PI 4 is in a remote site instead of the AX73 network, right? please make sure it is using the same .ovpn file as other devices and also the same username and password.

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Re:VPN Client on Wi-Fi Router Is Not Working
2023-12-12 08:42:23

  @madCase 

 

Thanks a lot for the update, glad to hear that you've resolved the issue.

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Re:VPN Client on Wi-Fi Router Is Not Working
2023-12-12 00:48:38

  @Kevin_Z I am having trouble connecting my Archer AX3000 V2.6 1.1.2 Build 20230221 rel.63920(5553) to connect to a Mulvad VPN server Using OpenVPN. I have tested the configuration file with OpenVPN Connect and I was able to connect fine. When i setup the VPN client on the TP link admin portal, I am able to enter all of the info and upload the Ovpn file fine. When I attempt to connect its stuck in a "Connecting" state and nothing happens, and I never receive an error message. I read through other forums that had similar issues however I never had certain lines in my ovpn config file that were the resolution for others. Any help is greatly appreciated.

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