OpenVPN Connect Windows Client incorrect IP

Danger781

Hello all,

I set up OpenVPN to connect to my home server a number of days ago. This server is stored in my parents house which I am no longer living in. When I open the Windows Client OpenVPN Connect it defaults to the local 192.X.X.X address which obviously doesn't work from here. I need it instead to use my external IP address. I have got it working on the Android Client by importing a new profile, but I can't seem to figure it out for the Windows Client. The OpenVPN Connect client doesn't seem to allow me to create a new profile..

Am I using the wrong application? Am I missing something obvious?

Thanks!

The Johan

In the Admin UI of the Access Server, go to Server Network Settings, and in the 'Host name or IP address' field put a DNS name that resolves to your public IP. If you don't have any, use the public IP. We recommend a DNS name because a DNS record can easily be updated when the IP of the server changes.

Danger781

novaflash wroteIn the Admin UI of the Access Server, go to Server Network Settings, and in the 'Host name or IP address' field put a DNS name that resolves to your public IP. If you don't have any, use the public IP. We recommend a DNS name because a DNS record can easily be updated when the IP of the server changes.

Hey novaflash, the public IP bit isn't the problem. I have a DuckDNS address that resolves fine. The issue is when I open AnyConnect it defaults to using the 192.X.X.X address and I have no way to change this that I can see.

The Johan

Can't help you with AnyConnect. Use OpenVPN Connect Client.

Danger781

Sorry not AnyConnect 😛 That's the Cisco one I use in work..

Anywho, got it working..

Connected to my public IP address over port 9443 in my web browser, and re-downloaded the OpenConnect client. Now the correct IP is displayed.

Thanks!

The Johan

Yeah, after you make changes to the server network settings page, you need a new configuration file. A redownload and reinstall of Connect Client will do that. Glad you get it working now.