[2.3.2-RELEASE-p]1 OpenVPN server doesn't restart nicely after reboot.

raphr

Hi, openVPn server on main site is generally working great. See img attachement for status.
But when I reboot the box, It fails to start properly.

In status I've got : "Is service working ?"
In log : "Address already in use"

If I manually kill the openvpnserver process via SSH then click Restart on webGui, All is working again.

OpenvpnServer is on a CARP VIP interface behind NAT router (All ports forwarded to pfsense CARP VIP).

Any clue ?

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viragomann

If your server is listening on WAN interface, try another one like LAN, also you can try a virtual address (IP Alias) and add a NAT rule (with pass) to forward OpenVPN packets to this IP.

raphr

Hello, yes the openvpn server is listening on Wan interface CARP VIP.
If I understand, I shall forward UDP openvpn to another interface.
As I have several Vlan interfaces is there matter which one to listen to ?

Thank you

viragomann

No, it should work on any interface IP, but just try it.
Maybe you will have to restart pfSense, which doesn't matter since it is a CARP setup.