OVPN Client not importing .ovpn file

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OVPN Client not importing .ovpn file
OVPN Client not importing .ovpn file
2024-03-10 12:31:14 - last edited 2024-04-08 09:47:42
Model: Archer AX55  
Hardware Version: V1
Firmware Version: 1.2.6 Build 20231130 rel.36135(4555)

For some reason the OVPN client function isn't working. 

I am trying to add a VPN server, I managed the server myself and I have multiple other clients that have no issue. 

I add the client.ovpn, the upload goes from 0% to 100% as seen below
Interface says client.ovpn uploaded
 

Then I click save and get this

 

File gone?

 

As if I never uploaded the config and I can't add the server. 

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Re:OVPN Client not importing .ovpn file -Solution
2024-03-21 19:20:51 - last edited 2024-04-08 09:47:42

  @Ungineered 

 

You are right, when trying to upload an *.ovpn file via remote connection the router should display an error message. The screenshot below was taken from an AX53 V1.

 

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Re:OVPN Client not importing .ovpn file
2024-03-10 16:11:25

  @Ungineered 

 

Hi,

 

Would you mind posting the section of the *.ovpn file that contains all the settings? (without keys, certificates, domain name/IP address)

 

That might give TP-Link support a clue.
 

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Re:OVPN Client not importing .ovpn file
2024-03-10 16:27:25

woozle wrote

  @Ungineered 

 

Hi,

 

Would you mind posting the section of the *.ovpn file that contains all the settings? (without keys, certificates, domain name/IP address)

 

That might give TP-Link support a clue.
 

Sure 

------------------

float
nobind
proto udp
dev tun
sndbuf 0
rcvbuf 0
keepalive 10 30

# for OpenVPN 2.4 or older
comp-lzo yes
# for OpenVPN 2.4 or newer
;compress lzo

auth-user-pass
client
auth SHA1
ignore-unknown-option cipher data-ciphers
cipher AES-128-CBC
data-ciphers AES-128-CBC
remote-cert-tls server

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Also I can add that the upload is throwing an error but it's unhandled by the router admin site and isn't shown but it is posted to the browser console.  

unhandled

 

cant post the error due to forum blocks for some symbols so here is a screen. 


Also 2 warnings about deprecated features. 

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Re:OVPN Client not importing .ovpn file
2024-03-10 17:30:39

  @Ungineered 

 

I just did a little test. I took one of my own *.ovpn files, removed the settings section and replaced it with what you posted. It loaded into my Archer AXE75 without any problem.

 

Can you please check if the certificate section of your *.ovpn file follows the format below? Since you use password authentication you might not have all the sections, but still check if the format with the < > and / is correct.

 


<ca>
-----BEGIN CERTIFICATE-----

 

-----END CERTIFICATE-----
</ca>


<cert>
-----BEGIN CERTIFICATE-----

 

-----END CERTIFICATE-----
</cert>

 

<key>
-----BEGIN RSA PRIVATE KEY-----

 

-----END RSA PRIVATE KEY-----
</key>

 

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Re:OVPN Client not importing .ovpn file
2024-03-10 17:33:36

  @woozle 

Yes all those exist, I have also tried edit it manually but same. The site says that the required field isn't filled even though it is.

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Re:OVPN Client not importing .ovpn file
2024-03-10 17:42:25

  @Ungineered 

 

Does your AX55 actually take any *.ovpn files at all? Have you already tested with other files? In case you don't have one at hand, then download one from https://nordvpn.com/ovpn/ or similar websites.

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Re:OVPN Client not importing .ovpn file
2024-03-11 08:01:40 - last edited 2024-03-11 08:08:03

  @woozle 
It does not, I tested two different files, nordVPN and a ovpn generated by the AX55 itself which I also tested on a different client and that works, so the OVPN server works but the client page wont accept any .ovpn file.  

I think the webpage is broken, the script that should set the field as filled when a file is uploaded doesn't trigger it, guessing that the page error regarding JSON is the problem but might be something else. Been awhile since I messed with pages and scripts so not sure if I can force the right field to acknowledge that it has a file, or if it is a upload failure.  

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Re:OVPN Client not importing .ovpn file
2024-03-11 10:05:01

  @Ungineered 

 

Hi, could you please test the beta firmware provided in this thread: [Closed] Public Beta for Archer AX55 V1 Supports EasyMesh Ethernet Backhaul, DoH&DoT, ECO Mode etc. 

Note: The download link is still active.

Nice to Meet You in Our TP-Link Community. Check Out the Latest Posts: Archer GE550 - BE9300 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Gaming Router EasyMesh Is Available When Wi-Fi Routers Work in AP Mode as A Controller. Archer BE550 New Software Enhances System Stability and Optimizes MLO Network Stability. TL-WA3001 Supports EasyMesh, Speed Limit, Guest Network in AP Mode and/or Multi-SSID Mode. If you found the post or response helpful, please click Helpful. If an answer solves your problem, click "Recommended Solution" so that others can benefit from it.
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Re:OVPN Client not importing .ovpn file
2024-03-11 22:14:55

  @Sunshine 

Will try it and report back.

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Re:OVPN Client not importing .ovpn file
2024-03-13 08:12:40 - last edited 2024-03-13 08:13:12

  @Sunshine 

Tried the BETA and same issue 

 

Here is a video, I just cut the file selection but if I am doing anything wrong please let me know. 

youtube video of problem

 

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Re:OVPN Client not importing .ovpn file
2024-03-13 09:41:11

  @Ungineered 

 

Hi, based on the video, the firmware version 1.2.6 Build 20231130 rel.36135(4555) is not the beta firmware actually. I guess you downloaded it from official website or updated it via online update of the router.

 

The beta firmware is also 1.2.6 Build 20231130 but the rel number is different from the official 1.2.6 version official firmware, please get the beta firmware from the thread I sent and update it manually.

Nice to Meet You in Our TP-Link Community. Check Out the Latest Posts: Archer GE550 - BE9300 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Gaming Router EasyMesh Is Available When Wi-Fi Routers Work in AP Mode as A Controller. Archer BE550 New Software Enhances System Stability and Optimizes MLO Network Stability. TL-WA3001 Supports EasyMesh, Speed Limit, Guest Network in AP Mode and/or Multi-SSID Mode. If you found the post or response helpful, please click Helpful. If an answer solves your problem, click "Recommended Solution" so that others can benefit from it.
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