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Can't connect to my open vpn server from windows laptop.
Posted: Mon Sep 30, 2019 10:41 pm
by krod
I have set up open vpn on my ubuntu box and when i try to connect to it from my wifi i get and error message saying: Tap-windows adapter "wif-fi" not found. i added wi-fi to the config, was not sure what to add, if i comment it out i can connect but then it does not encrypt my connection i can still see my ip address. Any ideas this is my first time configuring this to linux. Thanks.
Re: Can't connect to my open vpn server from windows laptop.
Posted: Thu Oct 24, 2019 6:02 am
by Fluffyone
1. Verify that your internet connection is working, when disconnected from the VPN. Try loading a website.
2. Verify that the server you are connecting to is online and available on the server status page.
3. Double-check that you are using the correct username and password.
4. Try changing the connection to another port and/or protocol,
5. Temporarily disable any firewalls or anti-virus software on your computer and retry the connection.
6. Try another internet connection, some types of connections are particularly problematic such as public hotspots, cellular hotspots and hotel internet connection
7. Try another device as there may be an issue with your local device.
Re: Can't connect to my open vpn server from windows laptop.
Posted: Wed Oct 30, 2019 1:36 pm
by Lewis-H
Most connection failures are caused by something blocking the connection to our servers. Before you begin troubleshooting a blocked connection please check the following: Verify that your internet connection is working whilst disconnected from the VPN. Try loading a website or pinging a web address such as 8.8.8.8 .
Regards,
Lewis
Re: Can't connect to my open vpn server from windows laptop.
Posted: Thu Oct 31, 2019 2:27 pm
by Freya009
1. Open Device Manager
2. Find Network Adapters
3. Uninstall WAN Miniport (IP), WAN Miniport(IPv6) and WAN Miniport (PPTP).
4. Click Action > Scan for hardware changes
5. The adapters you just uninstalled should come back
6. Try connecting again
Re: Can't connect to my open vpn server from windows laptop.
Posted: Tue Nov 05, 2019 9:17 am
by Abigail
The OpenVPN connection may be failing because of various reason. Try pinging a web address before connecting to VPN. If it's working fine then try uninstalling the drivers and reinstall them. Then scan for new hardware and try above-mentioned steps again. It may work then.
Good luck.
Re: Can't connect to my open vpn server from windows laptop.
Posted: Fri Nov 22, 2019 1:14 pm
by Charles99
Open Device Manager
Find Network Adapters
Uninstall WAN Miniport (IP), WAN Miniport(IPv6) and WAN Miniport (PPTP).
Click Action > Scan for hardware changes
The adapters you just uninstalled should come back
Try connecting again
Have you tried these couple of things?
Regards,
Charles