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    YazFi How to test IP address assignment for guest network?

    I am using YazFi to assign guests to a unique IP address range (192.168.20.x) so guests can be routed to my WAN connection directly, bypassing my VPN. This appears to be working as expected, but I notice a potential issue when testing. I wonder if this is simply a consequence of how I'm...
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    Since upgrading to firmware 386.3_2, my Internet will not stay connected for even a day.

    I have been running Merlin firmware on my RT-AC86U since 2018. It's been rock solid, rarely requiring my attention. I've been using ExpressVPN since then as well. Again, no problems. I upgraded to 386.3_2 in October. Since then, my Internet connection has not been reliable. Some of my...
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    Mesh network setup with and without VPN

    Hi! I have a setup of two Asus AX-GT11000 routers in a mesh network with ethernet backhaul. I run OpenVPN on this. Some sites like Disney + and HBO Max does not work with VPN. What I would like is the ability to choose between VPN or not VPN by changing which WiFi network I am connected to...
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    Solved Do I need any VPN Director policy rules?

    I see a lot of references to "strict policy routing" or "policy based routing". For example, this post: Referring to the Merlin Wiki page Policy based routing · RMerl/asuswrt-merlin.ng Wiki leaves me unsure about policy settings with firmware 386.3_2 or later. Currently I have this setting...
  5. Purdue

    Solved Manual DNS = NTP can't connect

    My Asus AC68 is behind ISP router and acting mainly as a VPN provider and VLAN. When (in FreshTomato) I set up the DNS manually adding the one I want (router or VPN ones), NTP stop to work (blinking "Not available" behind Time didn't got caught in the screenshot), the date is wrong, thus nothing...
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    DNS-OVER-TLS AND VPN — 3.0.0.4.386.45956

    Now that asuswrt-official [RT-AC86U] supports DNS-over-TLS …. well, actually, do we care? What I mean to say is: If I already use a VPN (PIA)—currently only on individual clients since I’m using the ASUS stock firmware again—whereby DNS lookups are encrypted, (by the VPN—to the VPN DNS), … (1)...
  7. nick002

    How to set up VPN QNAP NAS?

    I want to secure remote access to QNap NAS. Can it be easily done with a VPN profile? I read on net Virtual Private Networks are a great way to ensure your network connection to the outside world is private, as it should be. Though, I am still looking for the best VPN service and making sure to...
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    Lan/Vlan configuration in Home Network

    Hi everyone, I am attaching my current/ideal configuration, but I'm not sure how to configure vlan on the switch. In detail I have a Tplink TL-SG105E managed switch connected to the router. I have a raspberry pi 3b + already configured and working with vpn (mullvad vpn). What I would like to do...
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    ookla only local test but global is more interesting

    testing locally is only to see if provider deliver what we pay for. testing globally we can find a better connection using vpn to get higher speed and less dropouts
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    VPN and usb drive

    Hello, I am very new to VPNs so please forgive my ignorance. I am trying to access the USB drive attached to my AC86u when not at home. I set up the openvpn on the router, got the certificate, and loaded it into the openvpn gui on my laptop. Now when I am away, I can access the router setup...
  11. KCL

    Multi-city site-to-site VPN recommendations

    Hello! First post. I am making recommendations for someone who is expanding to a second office across the country (main is in FL, new office in AZ) and I've loved my AX88U from the day I installed it (parental controls notwithstanding!). I set up a test VPN between my home office and my...
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    VPN causes RT AC66U to reboot

    Hi, So I have been having this issue since last couple of days. The Astrill adapter named Wintun userspace tunnel causing WiFi to disconnect. It happens when tunneling all apps and adapter is being used. I uninstalled the adapter and using openweb mode (tunnel browsers only) and it doesn't...
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    VPN Users DB\Table needs to be rebuilt often

    Router: RT-AX86U Ver.386.3_2 I have had this issue over the past couple of ver. iterations where my VPN users encounter a soft auth error. The only fix is to remove and re-add their profiles to the VPN settings. Not sure what the cause is, or if it's connected to any other actions on my end...
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    AC1900 used solely as wired VPN for Apple TV?

    Until this morning I had ADSL. Today, I finally got fiber (yay!) When i had ADSL, I had an ASUS AC1900 router attached to my internet company modem/router. I had uploaded (flashed?) expressVPN firmware to the router and had it working quite perfectly. It was programmed to activate VPN to the...
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    VPN Kill Switch Doesn't Work Temporarily Immediately After Rebooting

    I'm running Merlin 386.3_2 on an RT-AC68U. I'm using the OpenVPN client with it set to connect when booted. The kill switch is enabled, and all internet traffic is set to be redirected over the VPN. I've noticed that traffic is allowed to go over the WAN immediately after rebooting for a short...
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    Dual VPN, client and server on same router

    OK all you routing geniuses I have a RT-AC68R running the newest Merlin Firmware, and I am half way to my dream setup I currently have a OPEN VPN server running amazing well and my phones can easily access all my files and network resources. I also have a Proton VPN instance set up on my Router...
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    Solved RT-AX86U OpenVPN Server clients can ping+ssh but no web UI

    Hi All, I'm looking for some help with OpenVPN on my new RT-AX86U running current Marlin 386.3_2 (Which just replaced a Linksys WRT3200ACM that I had OpenVPN server working perfect on with OpenWRT). The main issue I am facing is that when I connect to the VPN (I have only attempted connecting...
  18. macster2075

    OpenVpn help

    Hi, Trying to setup OpenVpn and need some help. So far I have set it up and downloaded the OpenVpn app on my iPhone XR installed the config file. I can connect to the vpn as long as I am on Wifi, but not if I get on phone data. Not sure what I am missing. I have tried selecting Internet Only and...
  19. Krisbik

    ASUS RT-AC66U, OpenVpn logs

    Hello everyone, dear friends! I apologize for my English because I don't know it well! Please tell me, I have a model of router "ASUS RT-AC66U" in it I configure "OpenVpnServer" for my Boss at work. I would like to disable logs (any information) when connecting to 'OpenVpnServer'. Now I see...
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    Slow speed on devices NOT using OpenVPN.

    Hi, I'm having an odd issue with my network. Currently i have: RT-AC86U: 386.3_2 Connected to a router in modem mode using single WAN. OpenVPN set up, VPN provider PIA VPN director rule linking one client (laptop) to 1 VPN interface which is set to start on boot of router. If there is any...
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