OpenVPN 3.0.2 (894) and iOS12 - not working
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OpenVPN 3.0.2 (894) and iOS12 - not working
I'm running OpenVPN on a Ubuntu 18.04 LTS Server, Protocoll TCP on Port 443.
Connecting from a Windows Client works fine - connecting with my iOS12 Devices doesn't work.
I get the VPN indicator that it is connected to the vpn - but there is no traffic over the tunnel.
The problem started with upgrading the client app to 3.0.2.
Checking the logs, i couldn't see any errors oder indications, what causes the problem.
I'm runnung the openVPN Server now for years without a problem.
Any idea?
Regards Michael
Connecting from a Windows Client works fine - connecting with my iOS12 Devices doesn't work.
I get the VPN indicator that it is connected to the vpn - but there is no traffic over the tunnel.
The problem started with upgrading the client app to 3.0.2.
Checking the logs, i couldn't see any errors oder indications, what causes the problem.
I'm runnung the openVPN Server now for years without a problem.
Any idea?
Regards Michael
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Re: OpenVPN 3.0.2 (894) and iOS12 - not working
This is probably related to "Disabled "Compression" by default (because it is insecure)" line in 3.0.2 changelog: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/openvpn ... 79981?mt=8 (see "Version History")
The client has an option to enable/disable compression, but it doesn't help.
What helps is to disable compression in the server config. For me it was these two lines:
I created a ticket for this issue: https://community.openvpn.net/openvpn/ticket/1126
The client has an option to enable/disable compression, but it doesn't help.
What helps is to disable compression in the server config. For me it was these two lines:
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# compress lz4-v2
# push "compress lz4-v2"
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Re: OpenVPN 3.0.2 (894) and iOS12 - not working
Possible to make this a sticky? Chasing this down cost me 2 hours of my afternoon
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Re: OpenVPN 3.0.2 (894) and iOS12 - not working
Things like VORACLE should probably be "Announcements" .. but who do we complain to ?
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Re: OpenVPN 3.0.2 (894) and iOS12 - not working
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Re: OpenVPN 3.0.2 (894) and iOS12 - not working
This solution has not worked for mecbx wrote: ↑Mon Oct 08, 2018 4:39 amThis is probably related to "Disabled "Compression" by default (because it is insecure)" line in 3.0.2 changelog: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/openvpn ... 79981?mt=8 (see "Version History")
The client has an option to enable/disable compression, but it doesn't help.
What helps is to disable compression in the server config. For me it was these two lines:
I created a ticket for this issue: https://community.openvpn.net/openvpn/ticket/1126Code: Select all
# compress lz4-v2 # push "compress lz4-v2"
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Re: OpenVPN 3.0.2 (894) and iOS12 - not working
Is there going to be a fix for this? It's really annoying that my iOS devices no longer work because they can't support compression. I tried the compression setting in the app and as was noted here, it does nothing.
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Re: OpenVPN 3.0.2 (894) and iOS12 - not working
Thank you. Perhaps it's my misunderstanding of OpenVPN or how pivpn configures things - I also needed to update all my client configs which is slightly painful.
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Re: OpenVPN 3.0.2 (894) and iOS12 - not working
I have the same issue with my iPhone 6s on iOS 12.1.2 - No compression. Have tried enabling on the server (QNAP) and App. Still not working
Same cert,confgi, user and pass work perfecting on my old iPad - it uses the old app.
be great if this could be fixed.
Same cert,confgi, user and pass work perfecting on my old iPad - it uses the old app.
be great if this could be fixed.
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Re: OpenVPN 3.0.2 (894) and iOS12 - not working
I just noticed my OpenVPN connect wasn't working on iPhone where I have auto updates and 3.0.2. I can only NOT connect from my iPhone. Both my iPads and Mac and Linux computers connect flawlessly. Been using it for years and love it. My OpenVPN is set up on pfSense.
In the interim until this get straightened out I just made an IPSec VPN but make no mistake I'll go back to my OpenVPN server when this gets sorted out.
My IPsec config
https://www.hagensieker.com/wordpress/2019/02/03/ipsec-vpn-on-pfsense-to-replace-openvpn-connect-on-ios/
In the interim until this get straightened out I just made an IPSec VPN but make no mistake I'll go back to my OpenVPN server when this gets sorted out.
My IPsec config
https://www.hagensieker.com/wordpress/2019/02/03/ipsec-vpn-on-pfsense-to-replace-openvpn-connect-on-ios/
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Re: OpenVPN 3.0.2 (894) and iOS12 - not working
I got it working by going into the client and enabling AES-CBC cipher algorithm on the ios open vpn client.
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Re: OpenVPN 3.0.2 (894) and iOS12 - not working
TO update: Still broken, no compression ever used and tried the above suggestions.
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Re: OpenVPN 3.0.2 (894) and iOS12 - not working
I have my OpenVPN server which is set up with compress lz4-v2.
I got stuck on this problem, too.
My solution was just setting the "Allow Compression (insecure)" from "NO (default)" to "FULL".
(The other settings are left as the defaults.)
I got stuck on this problem, too.
My solution was just setting the "Allow Compression (insecure)" from "NO (default)" to "FULL".
(The other settings are left as the defaults.)
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Re: OpenVPN 3.0.2 (894) and iOS12 - not working
Does anyone know the error?
I could connect on my Windows and transfer the traffic. But on the iPhone, I can only connect but only several bytes of traffic at the beginning of the connection, then I cannot see the traffic.
What's weird is I can use the ssh connection (which is an app) in iPhone when the VPN is connected.
I have tried every option about the compression button, which does not work.
Please give me some hints for this issue.
I could connect on my Windows and transfer the traffic. But on the iPhone, I can only connect but only several bytes of traffic at the beginning of the connection, then I cannot see the traffic.
What's weird is I can use the ssh connection (which is an app) in iPhone when the VPN is connected.
I have tried every option about the compression button, which does not work.
Please give me some hints for this issue.
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Re: OpenVPN 3.0.2 (894) and iOS12 - not working
Ive fixed it!!!!
So, fed up with no movement here so downloaded Passpartout VPN client. I have a separate .ca file and there is a simple workaround here https://passepartoutvpn.app/faq/#the-configuration-file-contains-an-unsupported-option-external-file. copy all of the .ca contents into the .opvn file between the ....
My VPN to my QNAP now works perfectly.
So, fed up with no movement here so downloaded Passpartout VPN client. I have a separate .ca file and there is a simple workaround here https://passepartoutvpn.app/faq/#the-configuration-file-contains-an-unsupported-option-external-file. copy all of the .ca contents into the .opvn file between the ....
My VPN to my QNAP now works perfectly.
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Re: OpenVPN 3.0.2 (894) and iOS12 - not working
This is what happens when you hijack a thread which has already been answered and solved.
Your solution has nothing to do with compression.
In future, please start your own thread and include these details