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VPN issue - can't communicate with devices on LAN
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16 Oct 2025 09:54 - 16 Oct 2025 09:56 #105682
by Jonathan
VPN issue - can't communicate with devices on LAN was created by Jonathan
Hi al,
I have a Draytek Vigor 2927 running the latest firmware. My LAN runs multiple VLAN/Subnets.
I have a NordVPN subscription. I have a number of outbound router level VPNs set up that connect to various Nord servers across the globe.
If I route one of my devices on the LAN, say a laptop through a NordVPN connection via the routers 'route policies' facility, it appears to work and I can still ping other local devices on the LAN. For example I could connect to a Nord server in Armenia and my device would get a WAN IP located in that country (using 'What is my ip') and I can still ping and communicate with local network devices.
However, if I connect to a NordVPN server via the Wireguard App on my iPhone for example it completely cuts off any communication with other local devices. So if I connect my iPhone to a NordVPN server (whilst still connected to my local LAN) I cannot ping anything on the local subnet. For clarity I'm not using a route policy for my phone - just a direct connection to NordVPN via the Wireguard iOS app
I'm guessing its some sort of routing issue but I dont know where to start
I have a Draytek Vigor 2927 running the latest firmware. My LAN runs multiple VLAN/Subnets.
I have a NordVPN subscription. I have a number of outbound router level VPNs set up that connect to various Nord servers across the globe.
If I route one of my devices on the LAN, say a laptop through a NordVPN connection via the routers 'route policies' facility, it appears to work and I can still ping other local devices on the LAN. For example I could connect to a Nord server in Armenia and my device would get a WAN IP located in that country (using 'What is my ip') and I can still ping and communicate with local network devices.
However, if I connect to a NordVPN server via the Wireguard App on my iPhone for example it completely cuts off any communication with other local devices. So if I connect my iPhone to a NordVPN server (whilst still connected to my local LAN) I cannot ping anything on the local subnet. For clarity I'm not using a route policy for my phone - just a direct connection to NordVPN via the Wireguard iOS app
I'm guessing its some sort of routing issue but I dont know where to start
Last edit: 16 Oct 2025 09:56 by Jonathan.
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