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ReelVibes

2022-02-01 21:26:42

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Can connect to VPN but not network folders (No Firewall) (OpenVPN) (Windows 10)

2022-02-01 21:26:42

Model: Archer C7

Hardware Version: V4

Firmware Version: 1.0.7 Build 20180425 rel.62587(5553)

I am using OpenVPN. I can connect to the VPN server but not to any of the Windows 10 networked computers. I have completely disabled the Windows 10 firewall, still unable to connect. I have setup Dynamic DNS with NO-IP. I setup port forwarding in the Virtual Servers menu. Nothing is working.

I can confirm that I am connecting to the VPN because I can see packets being sent back and forth, and I can also ping my IP. I can also confirm that I can connect to network folders from within the local area network. But I cannot connect to network folders from a client computer via the VPN.

I am losing my mind here. Please help!

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Carl

2022-02-02 01:36:57

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Re:Can connect to VPN but not network folders (No Firewall) (OpenVPN) (Windows 10)

2022-02-02 01:36:57

@ReelVibes

Are you using the Archer C7 as a VPN Server or simply taking advantage of the VPN passthrough that the router allows?

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2022-02-02 18:26:37

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Re:Can connect to VPN but not network folders (No Firewall) (OpenVPN) (Windows 10)

2022-02-02 18:26:37

@Carl I am attempting to use it as a VPN server.

Carl

2022-02-03 00:21:23

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Re:Can connect to VPN but not network folders (No Firewall) (OpenVPN) (Windows 10)

2022-02-03 00:21:23

@ReelVibes

and did you generate the certificate to your client? If not try the steps in this FAQ

Can connect to VPN but not network folders (No Firewall) (OpenVPN) (Windows 10)

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