IVPN Blocks Local Network Printer and NAS
Quick answer
With the IVPN Firewall on, LAN devices are blocked. Allow LAN traffic and multicast in the firewall settings.
Most likely fix: Allow LAN traffic
How to fix it
Try these in order — the most common fix is first.
1. Allow LAN traffic
- Settings > IVPN Firewall
- Tick 'Allow LAN traffic when IVPN Firewall is enabled' and 'Allow Multicast'
- Turn them off on public networks
Did this fix it?2. Check subnets
- Verify both devices are on the same subnet
- Otherwise add a firewall exception and a static route
Did this fix it?
Symptoms
Printers, NAS, cameras or media servers disappear while connected.
Why it happens
- IVPN Firewall routes everything through the tunnel
- LAN access not allowed
- Devices on a different subnet
This guide also covers
- ivpn printer
- ivpn local network
- ivpn cannot access nas
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