Here is what worked for me from the beginning.
01 Purchase OpenVPN License from Peplink Product Code “LIC-OPN-WAN”, & may have to register License Key per email after received which includes helpful support links.
02 Download latest firmware from Peplink Support page for B One Router.
03 Install latest firmware into B One Router.
04 Do a Factory Reset with paper clip into hole in front of router for approximately 10 seconds until status light off.
05 Login with Browser using URL of “https://192.168.50.1”
06 Click “Advance”, then Click “Accept the Risk and Continue”
07 Username = “admin” and Password = “admin”
08 Update Password for Admin per login procedure (i.e. no choice), & you will have to re-login again using new password
09 Go to Dashboard and change URL per Why is my new B One broadcasting on Bluetooth as "Peplink API Service"? - #17 by C_Metz.
10 Update Admin User Name via System > Admin Security > Admin User Name
11 Disable InControl via System > Incontrol > Controller
12 Change Security Policy to WPA3 – Personal via AP > Wireless SSID > PEPLINK_F3AE > Security Settings > Security Policy
13 Change Web Administration Settings (on External AP) for Admin Username & Admin Password via AP > Settings > Web Administration Settings (on External AP)
14 Disable Web Administration Settings (on External AP) for Admin Username & Admin Password via AP > Settings > Web Administration Settings (on External AP)
15 Update SSID named and Password via AP > Wireless SSID > PEPLINK_F3AE > SSID and Shared Key
16 Change Time Zone for AP to UTC-6 Central Time (US & Canada) via AP > Settings > AP Time Settings ( on External AP)
17 Change System Time to Central (US & Canada) via System > Time > Time Zone
18 Enable DNS over HTTPS using Quad9 via Network > WAN > DNS over HTTPS
19 List All Clients accessing the LAN via Status > Client List
20 Add Clients to DHCP Reservations via Status > Client List > Click “ Add to DHCP Reservation button” on far right of table
21 Review DHCP Reservations via Network > Network Settings > Untagged LAN
22 Import NordVPN OVPN file using UDP protocol via Network > WAN > OpenVPN WAN 1 > OVPN Profile > Choose a file from NordVPN’s website which you should find with a simple search
23 Enter Login Credential via Network > WAN > OpenVPN WAN 1 > Login Credential (Optional)
24 Click “Save and Apply” on bottom right of browser screen
Outbound Policies Required for each PC/Device:
25 Setup Outbound Policy by adding a rule for the individual PCs or printer when both “WAN 1” and “OpenVPN WAN 1” are both in the “Priority 1” Status via Dashboard > General with all Outbound Policy’s Algorithm set to “Enforced” clicking “Save” and “Apply Changes” after entering the new Outbound Policy per instructions below noting that the PC Network IP may change if using a different Dock or Hub.
25A Delete “HTTPS_Persistence” default policy because ALL Devices/PCs are enforced to use either WAN 1 or OpenVPN WAN 1 via Advanced > Outbound Policy > Red X
25B Setup Outbound Policy for Canon Printer to use VPN connection with higher security connection via Advanced > Outbound Policy > Add Rule setting Algorithm > Enforced and Enforced Connection > WAN: OpenVPN WAN 1 and Source > IP Network > Printer Network’ s IP 192.168.50.xx > Mask 255.255.255. 255 /32 and Destination > Any afterward Save and Apply so the Canon Printer IP is 192.168.50.149 when updating the printer’s firmware over the internet with a VPN
25C Setup Outbound Policy for HP-P7-1534 Dell Tower to use VPN connection with higher security connection via Advanced > Outbound Policy > Add Rule setting Algorithm > Enforced and Enforced Connection > WAN: OpenVPN WAN 1 and Source > IP Network > HP-P7-1534’s IP 192.168.50.xx > Mask 255.255.255. 255 /32 and Destination > Any afterward Save and Apply
25D Setup Outbound Policy for XPS_DellDock to use VPN connection with higher security connection via Advanced > Outbound Policy > Add Rule setting Algorithm > Enforced and Enforced Connection > WAN: OpenVPN WAN 1 and Source > IP Network > XPS_DellDock’ s IP 192.168.50.xx > Mask 255.255.255. 255 /32 and Destination > Any afterward Save and Apply
25E Setup Outbound Policy for Spectre13_XPS_CaldigitHub to use VPN connection with higher security connection via Advanced > Outbound Policy > Add Rule setting Algorithm > Enforced and Enforced Connection > WAN: OpenVPN WAN 1 and Source > IP Network > Spectre13_XPS_CaldigitHub’ s IP 192.168.50.xx > Mask 255.255.255. 255 /32 and Destination > Any afterward Save and Apply
25F Setup Outbound Policy for Inspiron Laptop to NOT use VPN connection due to only use for streaming service to home entertainment center via Advanced > Outbound Policy > Add Rule setting Algorithm > Enforced and Enforced Connection > WAN: WAN 1 and Source > IP Network > Inspiron ’ s IP 192.168.50.xx > Mask 255.255.255. 255 /32 and Destination > Any afterward Save and Apply
Apparently the community forum does not accept hyperlinks for new users. So sorry if I’ve messed up reformatting my outline without hyperlinks so the community forum would accept.
Regards,
Goldwing
