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As unsollicited incoming requests are dropped by default, I assume Asus routers are immune to the attack described by GreyNoise. So the 9000+ routers which are reported as "infected" are those where the user had explicitly changed the config to allow SSH from WAN, right? Unless there is another...

Same article from LifeHacker which gives more technical explanation If You Have an Asus Router, You Need to Check If It's Been Hacked I think I am not affected b/c the "hacker SSH key" is not in my system. However I am a bit confused. Can you please guide me through a proper fix. Here is my...

Thanks, you actually already gave the better solution. Using Merlin's VPN Director. I will eventually flash Merlin one day.

Unfortunately there is no way to define a range for VPN. As of Apr 2025, stock firmware 3.0.0.6.102_34349, the Asus VPN Fusion profile allows: 1) either Apply to ALL devices 2) or you must select individually EACH wired device to opt-in VPN #1 not OK for me b/c of work machine which needs...

Using Asus RT-AX86U pro, Operation Mode: Wireless router, stock Firmware Version: 3.0.0.6.102_34349. The router is configured with a VPN Fusion profile using a Surfshark VPN account. Wired or Wireless clients could use successfully the VPN profile. But ads are not blocked. I have tried to set...

Hi, I would need to read up more about VPN Director and YazFi of Merlin to better understand their function. For now I am still on stock 3.0.0.6.102_34349. And so far, surprisingly it has all the functions I need. I am still not through the learning curve of this router. After I get comfortable...

Read from the post VPN fusion and guest network pro it appears that the VPN Fusion profile option "Add devices to this profile" could be used to add wired clients to use VPN. The VPN opt-in must be enabled explicitly for every client, providing that the option "Apply to all devices is...

Hi, I am learning Asus router ecosystem. Just setup a brand new Asus RT-AX86U Pro. Operation Mode: Wireless router, stock firmware 3.0.0.6.102_34349, current as of 2025-04-21 I was able to setup a a Custom Guest network, which works perfectly. As I have a Surfshark VPN account. I created Guest...

Bought RT-AX86U Pro in clearance sale $210 CAD including taxes. The sticker says HW Ver: 1.0. I hope it is OK and compatible with Asuswrt-Merlin. I have also purchased a "Tech care replace" 3Y warranty for $35 CAD. The store said they will replace the router in case of troubles, I don't need to...

Hi, Can you please help to onboard me into the Asuswrt-Merlin ecosystem. I am preparing to switch from Netgear + DDWRT to Asus + Merlin. QUESTIONS: Q1. Which Asus RT-AX models which are likely have a long term support by Merlin? From this page https://www.asuswrt-merlin.net/about, my short...