OpenVPN static client IP

Product Discussion Peplink Balance
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Hi,

I need my client to connect to remote server and to do so I have setup openVPN remote access on my balance 20 but I am unable to assign a static IP.
OpenVPN server can be configured to assign designated IP to client as per described on this link: OpenVPN: Assigning Static IP Addresses to Clients - Power Sysadmin Blog
Is there a way to configure Balance routers to do the same?

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Hi,

any answers on this? I am trying the same without success so far.

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When an openVPN client is connected, you can see them in Status > Client List. From there, the “create DHCP reservation” button is available. Can you test that and confirm if it works?

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Hi Noah,
Thanks for the reply.
I have tried that but it doesn’t work.
When I initiate a new OVPN session I get a new IP address.
I have tried it to ensure no one could take my IP, but it seems like each time you start a new OVPN session, you get a new IP if you make DHCP reservation.
MAC address seen on the Peplink client list is not the computer MAC address.
I think OVPN generates generic MAC addresses for OVPN clients.