killswitch

Question regarding the Killswitch with the most recent 3004 versions trying to get a proper understanding of how it functions. With 3004 on the old Jun-2024 release, the killswitch rules were created before WAN goes up, “to reduce the risks of leaks between WAN going up and VPN connecting” The...

Is anybody currently using the (unofficial) workaround for running a PIA Wireguard VPN client through their ASUS router (ASUSWRT-MERLIN firmware)? Or has anyone else tried it before, even if you’re no longer using this implementation? I had been considering trying it out, but I wanted folks’...

Hi all - title pretty much says it all, but more details are below. I've read through several discussions (example) regarding killswitch changes/issues. FWIW, it appears to me that most have concerned OpenVPN instead of Wireguard connections. AFAIK, none cites issues with NTP sync on boot as a...

I'm running 386.10 and now 386.11 on an RT-AC86U. The VPN killswitch (enabled through the VPN Director) was activated (properly + because of VPN server downtime, probably) but now no matter if I connect/reconnect to the VPN server and/or reboot the router it seems that the VPN killswitch...

I wanted to create this small thread for sharing my experience on installing Merlin on RT-AX56U and testing the killswitch feature. Hoping this will be useful for someone on the same situation. I needed to buy an "affordable" ASUS router compatible with Merlin in order to setup an OpenVPN...

Hi, :cool: i am using an ASUS RT-AX88U VPN Router and the WireGuard VPN protocoll. I have a question regarding the priority of the VPN settings regarding a boot/ restart of the Router and a possible Kill-Switch like the OpenVPN settings provides. I am currently using a only a WireGuard...

Upgraded my router from RT-AC86U to a GT-AX6000 with now 388.1 merlinWRT and i just tested VPN Director+Killswitch. Using vpnmgr with 2 nordVPN connections setup both run DNS Exclusive mode & VPN Director Policy Rules. I noticed that 1 vpn was disconnected but the host using that connection...

So the problem is that currently when the router reboots, or you stop the vpn client. Devices that are policy routed through the vpn using vpn director still retain internet access. I have tried the script located at https://www.snbforums.com/threads/vpn-client-and-killswitch.74170/#post-707860...

Is there a built-in killswitch in the OpnVPN of Asus AX86S? Asking because I don't see any way I can activate it. So I was wondering if it might be built in or non existent? If so then is installing Merlin the only alternative?

Hi, I have a raspberry-pi working as a torrent box (with headless raspberry pi OS), I installed nordvpn but the Killswitch might be not working. I catch it once with connection lost and still internet access, so now I don't fully trust it. So I wonder if: 1) is there any other way to...

Hi all, i'm new to the forum. i've recently purchased an Asus RT-AC86U router, and i've flashed the latest release of merlin firmware. i've configured 4 of the 5 client instances with 4 separate VPN servers (first NL, second UK etc), so, if the UK server is slow, i can turn the UK VPN off, and...

Experience Level: Dangerous Router: Asus RT-AC56R Firmware: Merlin 384.6 Other: Single NAT on LAN (modem is in pass-through mode), All tunnels are OpenVPN I've configured my router as a client of a well known public VPN service which supports port forwarding. This works. I've configured a...

Hello, was hoping someone could help me with this. I recently upgraded from a Netgear R7000 (Merlin Vortex 380.69) to an ASUS RT-AC864 (Merlin 382.2_beta2). I wanted to get some use out of my R7000 and I've had issues with the wireless USB adapter on my PC so I setup the R7000 as a Media...

I have been attempting to run a whole home VPN. My intention is to ensure all devices in the network are forced into a tunnel. I am running numerous devices which can run VPN software as individual clients through the AC-3100 as a server. However I cannot run firesticks, older smart tv's etc...

Hello, im using Merlin 380.68_4 on RT-N66U and I noticed two problems with VPN. Need some advice or help. Im using OpenVPN client with "Redirect Internet traffic Policy Rules (strict)" and "Block routed clients if tunnel goes down" in rules I have clients added with Iface VPN, and it works fine...

1) When OpenVPN is setup on Asuswrt-Rmerlin, how do you verify all outbound, non-DHCP traffic is going through the VPN ? 2) How does a killswitch enforce this ?

I would like to run all traffic through a VPN; (Asus RT-AC68u merlin 380.64_2) 1. Most traffic, browsing through a local VPN with good speeds 2. I use VM's as they are easy enough for international traffic, and would like them all to go through international servers. I believe I have the...