Difficulties with using OpenVPN client on R8000 DD-WRT

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Peter Redmer
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Difficulties with using OpenVPN client on R8000 DD-WRT

Hey everybody,

Wanted to let you know about a known issue with the final DD-WRT release for the NETGEAR R8000 that is posted on the site.

The OpenVPN client will act as if it is working correctly, but not function (your original IP will still show up) A version that resolves this issue is currently in testing and working well, and a site release is coming up soon.

Just to make everyone aware of the issue! We'll update the download on the site when the new version arrives.

Hoop44
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Thanks for the update Peter.

Thanks for the update Peter. I am looking forward to the new version. Any idea one when it will be released?

Thanks!

Subhra
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The new version is released

The new version is released and is available in this link.

Hoop44
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Thanks Subhra. I flashed to

Thanks Subhra. I flashed to the new version and it works! That said, I am having stability issues, now. I still need to do some testing, but the router will work for about 18 hours and then just disconnect (and not reconnect). Again, I haven't fully looked into what is causing this, so it could be a number of things.

Jef
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Is your R8000 working fine

Is your R8000 working fine with openvpn client on dd-wrt? if yes, please give me some advice. I'm am trying to use it for connecting to my vpn service provider.

Sadhanhaldar
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OpenVPN client on DD-WRT is

OpenVPN client on DD-WRT is working fine with R8000 Router.

Please use the below mentioned link to get the firmware
"http://www.myopenrouter.com/download/56765/DD-WRT-for-R8000/"

Hoop44
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I switched my OpenVPN

I switched my OpenVPN implementation to another router after I had those issues back in October, but I switched it back over to the R8000 today. So far it is working fine. It's probable that the issue was the VPN provider, not the router/OpenVPN. Even on the other router, I had the occasional disconnect. I'll let you know if I have any other issues, but it's working like a charm now.

m4f1050
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I can't get OpenVPN SERVER to

I can't get OpenVPN SERVER to work on dd-wrt R8000 (and I'm running latest DD-WRT v24-sp2 (03/07/15) kongac (SVN revision 26450M)