OPT interface no connection after VPN setup

[gtapro151]

Hello,
I was running pfsense with the lan and opt 1 interface perfectly. However, I wanted a VPN so I followed the tut located here, which required use of the opt1 int. After doing this and cloning the former settings of opt 1 to opt 2, I cannot get a connection to on the new opt2 what so ever. I cannot even connect to the box to configure anything from that int. Sorry if this is in the wrong spot, this new form is kind of confusing to me. I tried reverting back and using opt 2 for the vpn gateway, however then the vpn does not show up as an available gateway. Under the rule area opt 2 is showing 0/0 as traffic passing through. Any help appreciated.
https://support.nordvpn.com/#/Connectivity/Router/1047410842/pfSense-2-3-2-setup.htm