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    How to access an always-on torrent Pi machine that is connected to a VPN?

    Hey guys! I run 2x Asus AX88U in a wired backhaul mesh, Merlin 384.19. I have a Pi4 that I was used in the past as a Torrent machine, using Deluge, a torrent programme. Deluge is great because it runs on the Pi as a daemon, and my wife can use her Windows machine, for which there is a Deluge...
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    AX86U 386.1_beta5 OpenVPN Error. Certificate keys not saving

    VPN: Surfshark & PrivateInternetAccess The system logs seem to indicate i'm missing the certificate, even though i've checked that it's included in the openvpn file i downloaded. Jan 27 17:29:00 ovpn-client1[10176]: Options error: You must define CA file (--ca) or CA path (--capath) Jan 27...
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    Ac86u Merlin Openvpn server slow, but Client fast? ?

    Hi guys, I've got what seems to be an odd issue. I'm running both Openvpn Client and Openvpn Server on the single router. An Ac86 running the latest stable Merlin firmware. To get this done, I followed a guide on this forum, where I setup a selective routing rule and installed a simple...
  4. Kingslayer

    Tutorial Asus Dual-Router Setup with one dedicated VPN-Router 2021

    This tutorial will teach you how to set up a dual-router configuration with a dedicated VPN router behind another router (the primary router). This will work with any VPN-enabled router firmware, including DD-WRT, ASUSWRT (including Merlin), and Tomato. We will be using what is known as...
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    VPN router behind ISP router

    Hi, My setup is as follows: ISP router -> various computers 192.168.1.1, zxytel t-50 Lan->Wan VPN Router,->Smart TV 192.168.2.1, Asus N66U I am trying to get a openvpn client running on the asus router, but I keeep geetin routing IP issues preventing connection. I have gotten a GL.iNet...
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    AliExpress pfSense boxes — what to look for OpenVPN routing?

    After reading a few threads here about dedicated mini pc, Qotom, Yanling and Minisys are the leading choices as a VPN appliances. I have an existing wireless setup, so a wired-only hardware is perfect for my use. I will be running it as an OpenVPN gateway and firewall for my existing network...
  7. Dr. Yoshimi Tokui

    VPN client exclusion possible?

    Hello there, Just starting out with my ZenWiFi AX router. And lovely to be able to have a VPN client. But I cannot seem to exclude certain clients on the network (perhaps via IP or MAC address). Now, is this at all possible? And this is perhaps a stupid question, but I don't know much about...
  8. XIII

    How to manually configure IKEv2 VPN on iOS?

    The 386 Beta firmware supports IKEv2 VPN. I have requested a TestFlight invite for the Instant Guard iOS App to configure this, but did not get that invite yet, so I was hoping to configure this manually on my iOS devices. These are the instructions for Windows...
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    Route only a specific device through VPN

    Hello! I set up a VPN client (NordVPN) in my Asus router. It works fine, however it affects all internet traffic when I turn it on. But how can I configure my ASUS router to only route the traffic of one specific local device (e.g. a mobile phone with a fixed local IP address) through that VPN...
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    Voxel [R7800] suggestions/experiences about best supported VPN providers (kamoj users are very welcome)

    Hi everybody, I'm the new kid in town :), a new-owner of netgear r7800. I've got a gigabit fiber line and reach about 500Mbit down, 180 up. I've installed last Voxel firmware and I'm going to use the kamoj add on. In the following days probably there will be some special offers for VPN: usually...
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    Solved High lag on NordVPN - RT-AC86U

    Hi, in the latest couple of weeks, some time after I updated to latest Merlin after over an year (with factory reset), I noticed that when connected with nordVPN, the connection, beside being a little slower than without VPN (no surprise here), has a very high response time. I noticed it because...
  12. mac_angel

    Need help getting ExpressVPN to work on an Asus router.

    I have an Asus RT-AX86U and yesterday I ordered ExpressVPN. I was able to set it up easily enough, downloading the .ovpn file from ExpressVPN. When I do an IP look up, my IP address shows the city of the server I have been selecting. I live in Canada, and I have been selecting Canadian servers...
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    [Q] VPN IPV6 and more

    Hi all. I have some questions about Vpn and IPV6. Actually my confusion is mostly about ipv6. Since 2015 when all the stuff about ipv6 was starting to emerge, i tried to understand how it was going to be handled for new and legacy devices. I didnt understand at that time and i decided to wait to...
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    Make VPN router connect through wan1 on dual wan

    Hello everyone, I have seen many cases in this forums speaking about this case in particular, I have tried many things but I couldn't get through it, I will tell you what I've done step by step and if you can help me achieve it I would appreciate it, I activated my dual wan in Load Balance...
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    Forcing devices to use VPN disables SSL (RT-AC5300)

    Hello, I'm new to these forums so apologies if this is the wrong section. I have an ASUS RT-AC5300 with Asuswrt-Merlin (v384.19) I'm currently using the feature 'Force Internet traffic through tunnel' under 'VPN -> VPN Client -> Additional Settings' because I'd like to force a number of...
  16. sirmclouis

    More than two VPN clients running?

    Hey! I really don't now why but I can't have more than two VPN clients running. My VPN provider is NordVPN and I want to have two clients running to two different locations and them send the traffic of two different guess networks through them. Both of the clients seems to connect, but after...
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    VPN not working - RT AC86U

    Hi, why, if my router (AC86U) have assigned a public ip, vpn server is telling me my ip is private (see photos attached)? Thanks in advance for any help
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    RT-AX86U Works great, except when it doesn't.

    You have one thread on this already https://www.snbforums.com/threads/asus-rt-ax86u-vpn-work-laptop-problems.66097/
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    Asuswrt - VPN server - IPsec - doesn't save after hitting apply (86U)

    Is there any one on here using the VPN server function on their Asus router? I have an 86u and wanted to turn on VPN server to access my home network away from home. Looks like IPSec *should* be the one to use and followed the guide from Asus to get up and running...
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    RT-AC86U: Force traffic through VPN tunnel: what does strict do for policy rules

    Firmware Version:384.17 For "Force Internet traffic through tunnel", What is the difference between "Policy rules" and "Policy rules (strict)"?
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