OpenVPN server behind NAT
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anthony4tner
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OpenVPN server behind NAT
I have an OpenVPN server that has to be behind a NAT for guest connection reasons. I'm trying to simply port forward 1194 through an asus router to the OpenVPN server but the connection simply times out. Connecting to the VPN internally works fine. I also tried using DMZ but that also didn't work. If anyone has any ideas on how to set this up it would be much appreciated.
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novaflash
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Re: OpenVPN server behind NAT
You probably didn't set the address that the clients should connect to in the 'host name or IP address' field in the Network Settings page of the Access Server. Set that and then reinstall your client and try again.
Also open up ports TCP 443, 943 and UDP 1194, for proper operation of the Access Server.
Also open up ports TCP 443, 943 and UDP 1194, for proper operation of the Access Server.
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novaflash
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Re: OpenVPN server behind NAT
Oh and set up a DNS record instead of using public IP directly, otherwise you're in a world of pain when your IP ever changes. Also, it's something that SSL kind of needs to be secure when you decide to install a real SSL certificate.
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