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    WAN Interface OpenVPN Bug question..

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      comet424
      last edited by

      what.

      what i wrote at the top is what i said
      2 Issues
      2 problems that need fixing

      1 NordVPN
      2. OpenVPN Remote Access

      both Work in opposite scenarios
      of the WAN Interface

      and like i said.. is this a PFSENSE Bug problem
      that neither NordVPN and OpenVpn Remote Access
      can work together at the same time...

      like i posted in the other form asking similar question

      WAN Interface (DHCP) ------>>> NORDVPN (works) ------>>> OpenVPN Remote Access (Doesnt)

      WAN Interface (PPPOE) ----->>> NORDVPN(doesn work) ----->>> OpenVPN Remote Access (Works)

      thats why i mentioned NordVPN says its a Pfsense problem why NordVPN doesnt work right
      as i want both working in either DHCP or PPPOE

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        comet424
        last edited by comet424

        thats why the 3rd line of my first post states i dealing 2 issues on Pfsense that seem to be a Bug Problem with Pfsense.. since i asked also if its a Check mark that i have to check off on an option etc..

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        • DerelictD
          Derelict LAYER 8 Netgate
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          If you are screwing around with static source ports you might very well be creating a conflict there.

          There is no set limitation to running simultaneous clients and servers. Look at your client configurations. You should NOT be setting local ports there.

          You should probably check "Use random local port" when you export the remote access client configurations.

          You are going to have to post complete OpenVPN configurations for the server and all of your clients - or at least the ones you are trying to run.

          Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
          A comprehensive network diagram is worth 10,000 words and 15 conference calls.
          DO NOT set a source address/port in a port forward or firewall rule unless you KNOW you need it!
          Do Not Chat For Help! NO_WAN_EGRESS(TM)

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          • DerelictD
            Derelict LAYER 8 Netgate @comet424
            last edited by

            @comet424 said in WAN Interface OpenVPN Bug question..:

            WAN Interface (DHCP) ------>>> NORDVPN (works) ------>>> OpenVPN Remote Access (Doesnt)
            WAN Interface (PPPOE) ----->>> NORDVPN(doesn work) ----->>> OpenVPN Remote Access (Works)

            I have never seen a wan that you can just switch from PPPoE to DHCP. They are provisioned either one way or the other. So I don't know what you're talking about here either.

            Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
            A comprehensive network diagram is worth 10,000 words and 15 conference calls.
            DO NOT set a source address/port in a port forward or firewall rule unless you KNOW you need it!
            Do Not Chat For Help! NO_WAN_EGRESS(TM)

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              comet424
              last edited by comet424

              it says it right there click it DHCP or PPPOE on the WAN InterFace0_1532811387562_firewall7.jpg

              like i stated
              Set WAN Interface to DHCP 1 works other doesnt
              Set WAN Interface to PPPOE vice versa

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                comet424
                last edited by comet424

                thats why i asked is this a Bug issue or is a check off a checkbox issue..
                since NordVPN said its a pfsense problem its not there side problem that Nord VPN cant get the ip address

                also if made sense if you watched my youtube video is shows you exactly the problem you click WAN and choose it.. it was all in that video i posted scroll up
                and like i said it doesnt show the OpenVPN Remote Access for the network just the NordVPN

                4th Message from the Top of the article showed you exactly my issues shows you the video i posted

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                • DerelictD
                  Derelict LAYER 8 Netgate
                  last edited by

                  No I get that. But the ISP connection is generally provisioned one way or the other. Your setting has to match the provisioning.

                  Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
                  A comprehensive network diagram is worth 10,000 words and 15 conference calls.
                  DO NOT set a source address/port in a port forward or firewall rule unless you KNOW you need it!
                  Do Not Chat For Help! NO_WAN_EGRESS(TM)

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                  • DerelictD
                    Derelict LAYER 8 Netgate
                    last edited by

                    Yeah. Not going to be watching any videos. Sorry.

                    Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
                    A comprehensive network diagram is worth 10,000 words and 15 conference calls.
                    DO NOT set a source address/port in a port forward or firewall rule unless you KNOW you need it!
                    Do Not Chat For Help! NO_WAN_EGRESS(TM)

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                      comet424
                      last edited by

                      not sure what you mean match the provisioning.. but thanks anyways

                      so guess back to being i guess a pfsense bug in the software
                      here i was hoping it be a Check this box off if you use PPPOE for VPN Services or uncheck this box if you using DCHP

                      hopefully someone else might have an answer for this frustrating issue

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                      • DerelictD
                        Derelict LAYER 8 Netgate
                        last edited by

                        @comet424 said in WAN Interface OpenVPN Bug question..:

                        Bell Canada

                        Don't forget that you probably have another device in front of the router that might be causing your problems. Some "Home Hub" or something.

                        Countless people using OpenVPN clients and PPPoE. Not sure what Nord's problem is. They have to blame something I guess.

                        Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
                        A comprehensive network diagram is worth 10,000 words and 15 conference calls.
                        DO NOT set a source address/port in a port forward or firewall rule unless you KNOW you need it!
                        Do Not Chat For Help! NO_WAN_EGRESS(TM)

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                          comet424
                          last edited by

                          before the pfsense router is just the ADSL modem.. and i also disabled the firewall on the modem
                          and all NordVPN says is "it seems that once you are connected with the PPPoE, the VPN cannot get the correct gateway to access the Internet and therefore fails. The only proper way to resolve this issue is to use the DHCP on the WAN interface."
                          after they tried trouble shooting this issue over a week trying this trying that etc

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                            comet424
                            last edited by

                            i figured it was a firewall issue but OpenVPN Remote access to my network only works when i use PPPOE on pfsense which is directly to the modem.. but then nord doesn/// i disabled what i could in the 2wire Adsl Modem from Bell.. but it didnt help as that be for the DHCP side
                            so im baffled.. i googled report a bug and it sent me to Redmine site but nothing to post and the Development page on netgate forum.. so i repost this topic there is hopes one of the development team knows how to fix it..
                            its probably some port you gotta play with or such
                            as i also want to use my Unraid box for VM to host websites so my dynamic DNS name needs to work too to point to my pfsense and redirect to the Web server.. but thats another subject for a later date lol

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                              comet424
                              last edited by

                              im just frustrated spent over a week different configurations they having me downgrade pfsense to try older version check this off turn that on NAT this Rule that etc.. and i no better off
                              just frustrating

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                              • DerelictD
                                Derelict LAYER 8 Netgate
                                last edited by

                                They are blaming pfSense when it is probably not pfSense.

                                Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
                                A comprehensive network diagram is worth 10,000 words and 15 conference calls.
                                DO NOT set a source address/port in a port forward or firewall rule unless you KNOW you need it!
                                Do Not Chat For Help! NO_WAN_EGRESS(TM)

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                                  comet424
                                  last edited by comet424

                                  ya i dunno
                                  no one trully has an answer for me
                                  and then i dont know why Pfsense OpenVPN Remote Access only works in PPPOE on the Wan interface and not DHCP mode.. cuz then both would work..
                                  but no one has an answer for that either... i figured its a check box... or its a Bell restrict ports but when PPPOE its open i guess..
                                  so no one can answer that either... you just wanna bang your head off the wall

                                  ill probably re ask question in OpenVPN how do you get OpenVPN Remote Access to your network work on a DHCP Wan interface.. god knows i asked everything else lol

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                                    jahonix @comet424
                                    last edited by

                                    @comet424 said in WAN Interface OpenVPN Bug question..:

                                    before the pfsense router is just the ADSL modem.. and i also disabled the firewall on the modem

                                    Is your ADSL modem in router or in modem mode?

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                                      comet424
                                      last edited by comet424

                                      its a combo
                                      its a wireless wired Modem router...
                                      Manufacturer: 2Wire, Inc.
                                      Model: 2701HG-G Gateway
                                      and i set the firewall settiing to dmz 0_1532819206609_modem1.JPG

                                      if it ever works its the time ill have a stiff drink lol

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                                        jahonix @comet424
                                        last edited by

                                        @comet424 So you have a shitty ISP router in front of your pfSense and it even says "host must be set to DHCP mode to receive the new IP address..."
                                        Why would you even try setting pfSense's WAN to PPPoE?

                                        Did you set any additional "Allow individual applications" in that 2wire thingy?

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                                          comet424
                                          last edited by

                                          this is Bells best modem they offer for ADSL they replace them all with these

                                          ugh like i said
                                          when you set WAN to PPPOE thats the only way OpenVPN-Remote Access to the network when you Setup OpenVPN server so you can access your local network from off site.... like i said it only works in PPPOE mode and then NordVPN doesnt work.

                                          and when i set Pfsense Wan Interface to DHCP.. i get my 192.168.2.10 ip address.
                                          then NordVPN on the Pfsense works and gets a new VPN location IP Address.. but then the Pfsense OpenVPN Server to access the local network is now not accessable. its hangs for TLS negociating.
                                          and i use a dynmaic DNS so i get my phyiscal ISP ip but it still gets stuck

                                          as for allow individual. i not at home right now to test it now
                                          but i going to do it allows port range so i going to try TCP range 1-65550 and UDP 1-65550 and see if that fixs it after that i out of ideas to try

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                                            comet424
                                            last edited by

                                            forgot to post it earlier here is the firewall status.. it should be all ports open
                                            0_1532821432587_firewall8.JPG

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