Recent content by xiaokai

  • SNBForums Code of Conduct

    SNBForums is a community for everyone, no matter what their level of experience.

    Please be tolerant and patient of others, especially newcomers. We are all here to share and learn!

    The rules are simple: Be patient, be nice, be helpful or be gone!

  1. X

    WAN status shows as Disconnected when Connected to a VPN

    Well that's what i thought. But theni realised my phone would think there is no internet. So it would use mobile data.
  2. X

    WAN status shows as Disconnected when Connected to a VPN

    Hi I am using an AC3200 with 384.6. I also connect it to NordVPN. When the NordVPN is connected, the WAN satus on the router shows as disconnected. And on my mobile device, it thinks that there is no internet connection and shows a small x next to the WiFi stating, Connected, No Internet...
  3. X

    How to do port forwarding on Asus Merlin

    Hi Colin The router does have a WAN address (I use sky but with a BT OpenReach Modem) The server does have Fixed IP Addresses for example the NAS is always 192.168.1.2 I am trying to get a NAS services to port forward so for example one of them in 5000 TCP
  4. X

    How to do port forwarding on Asus Merlin

    Can someone slow and teach how to do port forwarding on the Asus Merlin firmware?
  5. X

    [Release] Asuswrt-Merlin 380.66 is now available

    Hi After Updating to 280.66, im unable to connect to any VPN. The system log shows the following error I am using this guide https://www.snbforums.com/threads/how-to-setup-a-vpn-client-including-policy-rules-for-pia-and-other-vpn-providers-380-65_4.30851/ I have also tried this guide...
  6. X

    State of the project (August 2016)

    Hi Merlin Really appreciate the effort you put into this project. I hope you will be able to continue the work epically on the AC3200 (and hope Asus keeps releasing the "stuff" you need to continue the work on it) But once the Merlin version of the firmware comes to end of life, and no more...
  7. X

    How to forward ports? 380.57 / AC3200

    THanks i Understand now. The software is listening to that port But it is still not working. I even put the client on DMZ and it still does not find the port to be open
  8. X

    How to forward ports? 380.57 / AC3200

    Hi mstombs The modem is only a modem, i dont think it even has a control panel the Asus does get the real WAN IP. I did not have any service on the port running when testing. 1) I am not sure what you mean by number 1 2) do you mean instead of selecting BOTH(TCP&UDP) I should only select TCP?
  9. X

    How to forward ports? 380.57 / AC3200

    Hi I am using an Asus RT-AC3200 with Asuswrt Merlin 380.57 . It is connected to a Modem (not another router) I have disabled software firewall on the client. Windows Firewall is also disabled. My Firewall on the router is enabled, IPv6 Firewall is disabled. I went to 192.168.1.1, WAN, Virtual...
  10. X

    Select which client connects to which VPN if any.

    I was wondering if there was a way to get certain clients to send its traffic through certain VPN profiles, and set some clients not to go through VPN. for example, I have set up the VPN in the router, and all traffic goes through it. However there are times where some clients will not work...
  11. X

    RT-AC3200 vs RT-AC87U vs RT-AC68U

    Thanks L&LD Out of intrest why drop the AC87U out of consideration? As for my problem with the router position, I will be looking into this, I just dont want to deal with moving wires through walls to position the router better ¬¬. As for wasting money, I am in need for getting a second router...
  12. X

    RT-AC3200 vs RT-AC87U vs RT-AC68U

    Out of these 3, which should I get? (I plan to use Merlin FW) My choices are Asus RT-AC3200 Asus RT-AC87U Asus RT-AC68U Price is not an issue. (Note: I currently own a AC68U, only issue I have is range. My router is not in the greatest position in the home, and my home is not so open plan...
  13. X

    How can I connect to my NAS drive on another router?

    Hey Colin Thanks for the reply. I looked into SMB on my NAS, and they say its enabled by default. Just for Info I am using OS: Windows 10 Home x64 NAS: Synology DS214play NAS OS: DSM 5.2-5592 Update 3 Here are the settings I have for samba The port for CIFS forwarded on the VM router...
  14. X

    How can I connect to my NAS drive on another router?

    Hi All First of all, I am not very advance when it comes to router setup, but I try. As I dont know all the jargon and long, I thought I would best describe my network setup with a diagram. The reason behind the setup: My NAS box is connected to the Virgin Media (VM) router because I wish...
Top