It seems that when the DNS addresses are set in WAN it does not work, but i set Service Name: Quad9 and its now working fine and no DNS leak (granted its via dnsleaktest but i havnt had time to learn the above. as im not trying to deal with the random drop outs for
kernel: CONSOLE: 021764.738...
I have set up OPENVPN with NordVPN as per attached doc
VPN status on website showing as i have protected status but its leaking DNS when i check DNSleaktest
i have been on with there team and they have checked all merlin settings and we also tried all versions of Accept DNS Configuration but it...
Seems a little better but still not right (microwave currently unplugged)
What I mean by that
this morning when i went into my office, the light was not working (sonoff basic), I can see the signal is -55dbm (a positive is that its the only device that disconnected this time), when I looked at...
The VPN solution i have works very well so this is then the main reason why im using this functionality/merlin solution
The SSD is secondary backup not used much for read right, just more a cost effective way of having another source to backup (FYI i have not connected this back while debugging.
Thanks, if i need a repeater for the 4/5 meters its traveling in open space there has to be something wrong with the router/antenna, I'm not exaggerating when i say its that close and open plan.
Thanks again all for your help, you have been so helpful tonight and explained stuff very well also
Maybe my ignorance and maybe i don't need merlin, i cant remember what i got into when i found it
my use cases are
I need to be able to use SSH with Home Assistant
I need to be able to use OPEN VPN via VPN director (and I control that via SSH
I use Guest Network for guest and IOT devices
I use...
understood, ive updated them setting so ill see how it goes, ive got a log file running to monitor when unit disconnect.
Thanks all for your recommendations.
Sorry i don't understand the comment reflow the 2.4GHz SoC
The router is about 6/8 month old from new (just fyi)
I've tried the last and the most resent firmware.
There are also some fixes I've tried on the IOT device for example not letting them sleep as quick ext. (cant remember the exact...
I don't run any torrents
I have 10 wifi IOT devices, and about 15 rfid devices connected to zigby bridge mainly its the sonoff mini's that are the issue
I have 3 firesticks but only ever 2 on at the same time mainly streaming baby tv ext lol (5GHz)
List of 2.4GHz devices
the last screen shot...