OpenVPN Problem.

BubbaJoe · Jan 4, 2018

Hi guys, I have a problem setting up openVPN. I have a netgear r7000 rounter with dns enabled. I have downloaded the proper files to both machines and copy pasted the config files to both machines. My ntp server time is correct. When I run openVPN I get: WARNING: No server certificate verification method has been enabled.

I am not sure what to do at this point. I am not tech savy enough to understand the problem or how to correct it. I have been to OpenVPNs Howto page and do not understand the steps I need to take. Ive also read nayr's post several times but its not detailed enough to explain this problem. Please help.

Thx Bubba

bigredfish · Jan 4, 2018

Are you talking about Dynamic DNS? I dont use it and mine works fine.

if you're talking about the basic setup, I just use "Get Dynamically from ISP"

BubbaJoe · Jan 4, 2018

bigredfish said:
Are you talking about Dynamic DNS? I dont use it and mine works fine.

if you're talking about the basic setup, I just use "Get Dynamically from ISP"

I meant I have the dns set up in the router. You have to setup a dns on the router in order for the vpn to make the config file.

t84a · Jan 4, 2018

The ovpn file and the key files all have to be in the same directory.

BubbaJoe · Jan 4, 2018

t84a said:
The ovpn file and the key files all have to be in the same directory.

Correct. I copied the key file to the openVPN config folder.

bigredfish · Jan 4, 2018

Actually I dont think you have to setup Dynamic DNS but if your IP changes then its necessary. I did not.

I see a lot of posts online about that issue but I'm no network guru. I followed the steps from Netgear and this good tutorial.

BubbaJoe · Jan 4, 2018

bigredfish said:
Actually I dont think you have to setup Dynamic DNS but if your IP changes then its necessary. I did not.

I see a lot of posts online about that issue but I'm no network guru. I followed the steps from Netgear and this good tutorial.

Thx bigred. Good vid. But I did everything just like he said. I have redone everything four times. Still same exact message. My IP changes so i had to set it up.

t84a · Jan 4, 2018

I would try here: OpenVPN Support Forum - Index page

Revlus · Jan 5, 2018

You need more than just the ovpn and key file. You also need the two .crt files.
clientname.ovpn
clientname.key
clientname.crt
ca.crt (the certificate authority .crt)

BubbaJoe · Jan 5, 2018

Revlus said:
You need more than just the ovpn and key file. You also need the two .crt files.
clientname.ovpn
clientname.key
clientname.crt
ca.crt (the certificate authority .crt)

Correct. I copied all four files. Still no joy. I posted over in the openVPN forum. We'll see what they come up with.

handinpalm · Jan 5, 2018

I had a difficult time with VPN on the netgear r7000 router. Even flashed ddwrt on it w/o luck. Returned it and bought an Asus router. So simple to setup and very happy with it, cheaper also.

Revlus · Jan 5, 2018

I have the r7000 as well..... Got it working eventually but I ended up installing OpenVPN Server on my Blue Iris Win10 Server as the r7000 was really an extra since I had to use something different for Comsuck. Bit of a pain at the beginning, but now it’s all working very well with 2048-bit encryption

Arjun · Jan 5, 2018

OpenVPN on R7000 was smooth to setup, but could have been improved upon in newer firmware. T-Mobile ASUS Cellspot is going for $49 on Amazon, anyone tried flashing original AC68U firmware? Was trying to recommend it to a few

BubbaJoe · Jan 5, 2018

Thx for the ideas guys. Still working on it.

Pilot04 · Jan 5, 2018

I have a Netgear R7000(AC1900) router and installation of OpenVPN was straightforward and has worked for a couple years now. I flashed latest Asuswrt-Merlin firmware on the R7000 this past Fall and OpenVPN installed without any problems and works fine as well. I would probably suggest starting over from scratch and see if you get different results. Maybe the logs might show what might be causing your issue....

Bboy486 · Jan 9, 2018

Revlus said:
I have the r7000 as well..... Got it working eventually but I ended up installing OpenVPN Server on my Blue Iris Win10 Server as the r7000 was really an extra since I had to use something different for Comsuck. Bit of a pain at the beginning, but now it’s all working very well with 2048-bit encryption

Is that so you have a dyndns setup or so you can tunnel into your home network?

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Probird79 · Jan 10, 2018

Arjun said:
T-Mobile ASUS Cellspot is going for $49 on Amazon, anyone tried flashing original AC68U firmware?

I've done this on 2 so far. It takes a little time but definitely worth it for the price.

DavidDavid · Jan 10, 2018

Is it possible it's using an MD5 algorithm? I think openvpn recently stopped supporting that... just a thought

FAQ regarding OpenVPN Connect Android | OpenVPN Access Server documentation

Also try checking the box in the phones openvpn settings to Force AES-CBC ciphersuites. This one setting was causing me issues with my openvpn setup at first.

Revlus · Jan 10, 2018

Bboy486 said:
Is that so you have a dyndns setup or so you can tunnel into your home network?

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Hi Bboy. The dyndns comes from my Comcast Netgear C7800 router... then I port forward the OpenVPN port to the BlueIris machine OpenVPN Server port for TUN.
This is purely just so I can access BlueIris via the web UI3 or use the BlueIris app on iPhone.

Bboy486 · Jan 10, 2018

Revlus said:
Hi Bboy. The dyndns comes from my Comcast Netgear C7800 router... then I port forward the OpenVPN port to the BlueIris machine OpenVPN Server port for TUN.
This is purely just so I can access BlueIris via the web UI3 or use the BlueIris app on iPhone.

Got it. That's what I thought. I use no-ip. Works like a charm

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