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  1. netware5

    How to switch on/off AES hardware crypto acceleration?

    I would like to measure the impact of RT-AX-88U's special AES CPU instructions on the performance of OpenSSL and/or OpenVPN in particular. So I am seeking advice how to switch on/off the usage of AES cpu instruction set. The method described here...
  2. M

    GT-AX11000, VPN Fusion and the Exception List

    Hey All, I just got an Asus GT-AX11000 (firmware v. 3.0.0.4.384_7979). I’m trying to figure out how to set up my VPN (using OpenVPN), and in particular how best to use the ‘Exception List’ to route some devices through the VPN and others not. First up, apologies if this is a stupid or obvious...
  3. Skeptical.me

    ExpressVPN & Merlin 384.15

    Introduction A few days ago I updated to 384.15_beta1. Yesterday I reset my router to default factory settings. I ran into an issue when setting up an OpenVPN Client and connecting to the server where the client hung with a "connecting..." status. I want to just point to a solution for anyone...
  4. B

    Route VPN clients through traffic analyser and LAN access

    Running an Open VPN server to my Android phone via "VPN Client Pro". By default all VPN clients go to the 10.x network. Would it matter I changed this to 192.168.1.x to align with my home network so I can see my phone on traffic stats? Also if possible to have remote access to the Asus app...
  5. Skeptical.me

    Should I be concerned about this? Merlin/Skynet Security

    My home network has mostly had this set up ... ISP Modem/Router > ASUS RT-AX88U > Devices I've just put the ISP Router in Bridge mode and set up the OpenVPN Server, and I am using it. However, I'm concerned about security now the ASUS is directly exposed to the Internet. I have Skynet...
  6. Skeptical.me

    OpenVPN Server and internet connection

    I have setup up the OpenVPN Server on my RT-AX88U, and enabled the "Client will use VPN to access" "Both" (LAN & Internet). I have disabled the OpenVPN Profile (ExpressVPN) in the Router. I have put my ISP's router/modem into "Bridge Mode". I have installed the .ovpn config file into the...
  7. M

    Configuring OpenVPN Server to Permit Access to Multiple Sublans

    I have an Asus RT-AC68U router running Asuswrt Merlin connected to a Cable Router at a remote location. I am trying to configure an OpenVPN Server on this router that will let me setup a client VPN connection from another RT-AC68U at a different location that will provide access to the networks...
  8. M

    OpenVPN Server Does Not Allow Client to Access WiFi Devices

    I have an RT-AC68U router running Asuswrt Merlin configured as an OpenVPN server. I have another RT-AC68U at a different location with an OpenVPN client configured to connect to the remote router VPN server. Everything works fine, except that the client can not access any devices connect to...
  9. bitoiu

    Container based OpenVPN as alternative to VPN PortFW

    Hey friends, I have a server (mac mini 2014) that runs 5 services, of which 2 need VPN, and the other 3 need internet access. Because my VPN doesn't support a port forwarding mechanism and the way to filter VPN traffic on the router software by port is extremely technical, I was wondering if I...
  10. G

    OpenVPN both TCP and UDP?

    Hi all. I have configured OpenVPN using UDP succesfully. But as I was found some countries block VPN based on port number and UDP so for some cases I need TCP on port 443. When I tried to copy configuration from working UDP one with changing UDP to TCP and port number to 443 the configuration...
  11. Mugatu

    Recommended specs for small personal NAS

    Looking for some advice on a project of mine and figured you guys could help me get started in the right direction! I want to be able to access/store pictures from my phone to my computer and futur NAS on my LAN when outside my house. I'll be using a Raspberry Pi as a VPN server access and have...
  12. J

    Warning from log file?

    RT-AC86U with Asus Merlin F/W and RT-AC68U aimesh node, diversion & skynet. I have refrained in the past from asking questions about the messages from the log file and beyond because I got the impression that the guys that know what is going on don't appreciate those of us who don't asking...
  13. bitoiu

    Removing policy rules for VPN Client in ASUS-AC87U leaves client in limbo until rule deleted.

    Hey folks, First post here with newly account created, but long time reader. I'm setting up OpenVPN and I've been able to do so with Policy Rules targeting just one of my clients. After such a simple and success scenario I decided to try the same for my TV as sometimes IPTV gets somewhat...
  14. SeaConn

    iPadOS client with OpenVPN Server on RT-AC86U

    Hi Everyone, I’ve scoured the forums and I’m still baffled as to why I can’t get the OpenVPN Server to work for me. I’m about ready to throw in the towel. First, my setup for my home network is as follows: RT-AC86U router running latest Merlin build RT-AC86U manually assigns all clients...
  15. N

    Merlin OVPN Client leaks DNS requests

    Hello all, new here so if I'm in the wrong place, please point me in the right direction. I recently flashed my RT-AC87U with 384.13_2. I imported an .ovpn file, setup the client, and connected to the VPN successfully. However, ipleak.net and dnsleaktest.com both show that there is a clear DNS...
  16. G

    Buying Advice with specific requirements

    I would really appreciate the communities advice. I have been a BT customer for about a decade, and I am currently on BT Superfast Broadband (FTTC) and found the Smart Hub (and previously the Home Hub) to be unreliable so have been using my trusted Cisco 887 workhorse for many years, however it...
  17. Zonkd

    Syslog warnings “missing in local config”.

    In 384.14 can anyone reproduce these syslog errors with their OpenVPN server? I saw them in 384.12 too. WARNING: 'auth' is used inconsistently, local='auth [null-digest]', remote='auth SHA256' WARNING: 'tls-crypt' is present in remote config but missing in local config, remote='tls-crypt' The...
  18. N

    PS4 Remote Play over VPN

    Hi all! I have PlayStation 4 Pro at home. As you may know Sony has an app / programm named PS4 Remote Play which lets users access PS4 remotely from their laptops / PCs / Android and iOS devices. This weekend I could not connect to my PS4 using PS4 Remote Play on my laptop (being ~1000 km away...
  19. R

    OpenVPN Issue

    My clients are not able to connect to the internet, nor able to RDP to pc's after getting connected to my openvpn server on rt-ac3100 running 384.13. They can, however, ping the pc's within the LAN without error. They're using the latest OpenVPN client from google play..they're also using the...
  20. masterjx9

    How to setup site-to-site TUN connect with 2 Asus routers (Video draft)

    I am working on an indepth video on how to setup a site-to-site connection with 2 asus routers. So far I have created my "Quick talk" part of my video where I explain everything very fast. I did this so that people who watch the full video aren't bored with stuff they may already know. The...
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