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    OpenVPN client can't resolve hostname, DNS query denied

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    • M Offline
      masterniu
      last edited by

      Hi Guys,
      I recently setup a pfSense firewall and everything is working fine. I enabled the OpenVPN last night and client can connect.
      Only issue is that client computer (windows 10) can access the Lan resourse via IP but not Hostname.
      I am using the Local pfSense IP address as the DNS for remote client. Anything missing?

      Thnaks!

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      • RicoR Offline
        Rico LAYER 8 Rebel Alliance
        last edited by Rico

        In the OpenVPN RAS Advanced Client Settings push your pfSense IP as DNS again together with Force DNS cache update:
        pfSense_Push-OpenVPN-DNS-Server.png

        You also need a Firewall Rule for the OpenVPN Client to reach pfSense DNS. For testing best practice is to put some any-any Rule in the OpenVPN Firewall tab. Once you have everything working tighten your Rules.

        -Rico

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