OpenVPN server - Unable to access internet or home network devices while connected to VPN server
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I've gone through the setup steps for OpenVPN on my TP-Link router, but I am unable to access the internet or any home network devices when connected on a client. I have tried multiple VPN client applications as well as multiple web browsers. I've added configuration details below:
LAN:
IP Address: 192.168.0.1
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
DHCP Server:
DHCP Server: Enable
IP Address Pool: 192.168.0.2 - 192.168.0.249
Default Gateway: 192.168.0.1
OpenVPN
OpenVPN: Enable
Service Type: UDP
Service Port: 1194
VPN Subnet: 10.8.0.0
Netmask: 255.255.255.0
Client Access: Internet and Home Network
OpenVPN configuration file:
client
dev tun
proto udp
float
nobind
cipher AES-128-CBC
comp-lzo adaptive
resolv-retry infinite
remote-cert-tls server
persist-key
persist-tun
remote [MY_PUBLIC_IP] 1194
[CERTIFICATES AND KEYS]
Client:
Operating system: Android 14
OpenVPN client: OpenVPN Connect
Steps taken:
- Enabled OpenVPN and saved after entering settings above
- Added port 1194 to NAT Forwarding->Port Triggering menu
- Generated the certificate
- Exported the configuration file
- Imported the configuration file using OpenVPN Android mobile app
- Connected to VPN server profile while using a mobile data connection
Expected results:
VPN connection succeeds and I am able to access the internet, my router's web interface page, and any other devices on my home network that I'm normally able to access while connected to my router.
Actual results:
VPN connection succeeds, but I am not able to access internet, my router's web interface page, or any other device on my home network.
