OpenVPN and Surfshark - Cannot access plugins and EPG download

[dubrov]

Hi all,

I followed the guide for setting up Open VPN with Surfshark and all went well.
I can now stream from the sites I need.

The problem is that I now can't seem to download plugins or an updated EPG (via EPG importer).
My ZGemma H7S box says I have no internet access even though the network test is all green and I can stream from the internet.

In network settings, I have tried DHCP and static settings.
Also I have tried to use the default DNS IP and also Google DNS IPs but none of it works.

As soon as I stop Open VPN I get back access to these things but can't stream from my target sites.

My router has no special settings, DNS or otherwise.

Does anyone know how to resolve this?

Thanks

[dubrov]

Actually, I was mistaken. The EPG seems to download OK.

It's just the plugin list won't load and I get a message on startup saying I have no internet connection.

I've read on these forums that OpenVix checks internet connection by pinging Google DNS (8.8.8.8).
However, I can ping this via SSH no problem.
Is there some other IP that is used now?

[Huevos]

No it does ping, it opens a socket. And if you think it is that just bypass the check in OnlineUpdateCheck.py.

[dubrov]

Thanks.
I'll probably just leave it as is as the message isn't too annoying