After registering a second radio, Smartlink fails to connect

WA6FXT Mike

After registering a second radio, Smartlink fails to connect to either radio. Both radios are running v2.4.9 Both radios are 6700’s Radio one connected perfectly, prior to registering second radio. Both radios are on discovery window and report available. After radio two is shut down, still fails to connect. Any ideas? Thanks, in advance. Mike wa6fxt

Watts - K4QJZ

I believe the smart link server is having technical issues. My radio currently also shows as being available but can’t connect to the server., per the error message. Tried Maestro, IPAD and PC versions. If I go in directly via my own VPN all works fine . Watts K4QJZ

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Al K0VM

K1DLM

Flex tries to make networking as simple as possible for its customers.  By using a centralized server, it can act as a proxy so customers don't have to worry about setting up dynamic DNS to reach their home network.  

Watts - K4QJZ

Watts - K4QJZ

Mistype on my part, the ICOM approach requires a computer on each end of the link as is true for other approaches.
 

WX7Y

If you have ANY Windows / Linux computer that you run all the time on the same network as your radio network as I do here you can install SoftEther VPN Server on it, it doesn't have to be two raspberry Pi's unless you need one for the Maestro because you can run the SoftEther client software on a laptop / PC or IOS Apple device using it's built in VPN to connect back to your shack. 
Cost added to build my VPN with added equipment was $ZERO but with the Maestro connectivity with Rasp-pi cost was $65.00. 

With a Raspberry Pi on a Maestro issue:  if you go to a motel that you have to Log in to there network you have to have there IT dept open it up for you or carry a monitor and keyboard for the Pi to do it, Pain in the neck, I always take my Verizon Jetpack when I go which the Pi is already configured for and works great.

To bad we don't have access to add a VPN client to the Maestro then that cost would also be $0. 
There are a LOT of YouTube videos and help here for people setting up a SoftEther VPN server. 

73's
Bret
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Steve K9ZW

WA6FXT Mike

Of course I could create an OpenVPN setup and an access point for my Maestro, however, my license includes Smartlink, for WAN operation, and I would like to be able to use it. Mike PS: Is Smartlink working for anybody, yet?

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WA6FXT Mike

Well, mine is still not connecting.

Watts - K4QJZ

WA6FXT Mike

Different locations

Al K0VM

Matt-KD5FGE

WA6FXT Mike

All ready did.

WA6FXT Mike

Now it’s working!

Just created a Smartlink account and now I’m able to use Smartlink. Google account stopped working...

Oh! Well! As long as it works.

Thanks to all of you.