Hi. I wonder if anyone can help please?
I am using a recently purchased DSL-AC68U using the latest firmware version and connected to iMac by ethernet.
When setting up an OpenVPN Client, it allows me to connect to the internet and within a minute disconnects. On two occasions the set up connected to the internet, allowed me to access websites using my Mac but completely cut off all wireless devices.
Now it will show an IP/Routing conflict which shows in the log file (even after rebooting) but which I have read should just be ignored.
If I try to set up an L2TP connection I get an error message in the log that says: "/usr/sbin/l2tpd[29810]: Too many retransmissions on tunnel (12855/0); closing down".
Using PPTP works perfectly with encryption but I do need OpenVPN and L2TP at the least.
In the past I used an RT-N66U with Merlin firmware flashed and this worked perfectly until the router died. I have just found out that I can't flash Merlin or Shibby as I have bought a DSL and not an RT unit. Of course, the DSL unit's firmware will not give me access to the tweaks that these releases will allow.
As I live in UK I don't think I can return the unit (it's only been a few days but it does do what the retailer claims - connects to the internet) but if anyone here knows differently please let me know and I'll grab an RT unit. I bought it from a PC World retail store.
As a VPN provider I use VyprVPN.
Any advice would be most welcome!
Thanks
Paul
I am using a recently purchased DSL-AC68U using the latest firmware version and connected to iMac by ethernet.
When setting up an OpenVPN Client, it allows me to connect to the internet and within a minute disconnects. On two occasions the set up connected to the internet, allowed me to access websites using my Mac but completely cut off all wireless devices.
Now it will show an IP/Routing conflict which shows in the log file (even after rebooting) but which I have read should just be ignored.
If I try to set up an L2TP connection I get an error message in the log that says: "/usr/sbin/l2tpd[29810]: Too many retransmissions on tunnel (12855/0); closing down".
Using PPTP works perfectly with encryption but I do need OpenVPN and L2TP at the least.
In the past I used an RT-N66U with Merlin firmware flashed and this worked perfectly until the router died. I have just found out that I can't flash Merlin or Shibby as I have bought a DSL and not an RT unit. Of course, the DSL unit's firmware will not give me access to the tweaks that these releases will allow.
As I live in UK I don't think I can return the unit (it's only been a few days but it does do what the retailer claims - connects to the internet) but if anyone here knows differently please let me know and I'll grab an RT unit. I bought it from a PC World retail store.
As a VPN provider I use VyprVPN.
Any advice would be most welcome!
Thanks
Paul
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