pureexe
New Around Here
Let me explain my setup first.
I lived in a university dorm and they block the internet to prevent a student to access an entertaining website/service.
One simple solution is just using a VPN to bypass.
Until recently, I use L2TP VPN on Asus RT-AX3000 that can run fast on a Gigabit connection.
But the VPN provider just decide to ditch L2TP support and ask me to move into OpenVPN instead.
With the OpenVPN, Asus RT-AX3000 can only perform about 30-40 Mbps (even if the internet is 1Gbps)
So, I end up purchasing the Firewall that is capable of performing 1Gbps OpenVPN throughput.
This Firewall has 4 of 2.5G RJ45 ports. So, I upgraded NAS, Computer, and RT-AX3000 to 2.5G
RT-AX3000 doesn't have a 2.5G WAN. However, I used the Realtek RTL8156 adapter to USB and it works.
Now, my current network map is shown below
I set the Firewall rule to go VPN or use University WAN in the Opnsense.
And here is the problem when I try to set RT-AX3000
Router mode:
When setting RT-AX3000 as a router mode, RT-AX3000 shows in Opnsense as a single device. I cannot select which device goes over VPN or University WAN
AP mode:
In AP mode, Opensense can see all of the device if i connect to RT-AX3000 WAN port but the Realtek RTL8156 adapter as a WAN is not working
LAN Bridge: (see this topic)
I must plug the cable from the firewall to the LAN port of the RT-AX3000. Sadly, the Realtek RTL8156 adapter works only in WAN mode but not the LAN.
How can I overcome this problem?
I lived in a university dorm and they block the internet to prevent a student to access an entertaining website/service.
One simple solution is just using a VPN to bypass.
Until recently, I use L2TP VPN on Asus RT-AX3000 that can run fast on a Gigabit connection.
But the VPN provider just decide to ditch L2TP support and ask me to move into OpenVPN instead.
With the OpenVPN, Asus RT-AX3000 can only perform about 30-40 Mbps (even if the internet is 1Gbps)
So, I end up purchasing the Firewall that is capable of performing 1Gbps OpenVPN throughput.
This Firewall has 4 of 2.5G RJ45 ports. So, I upgraded NAS, Computer, and RT-AX3000 to 2.5G
RT-AX3000 doesn't have a 2.5G WAN. However, I used the Realtek RTL8156 adapter to USB and it works.
Now, my current network map is shown below
I set the Firewall rule to go VPN or use University WAN in the Opnsense.
And here is the problem when I try to set RT-AX3000
Router mode:
When setting RT-AX3000 as a router mode, RT-AX3000 shows in Opnsense as a single device. I cannot select which device goes over VPN or University WAN
AP mode:
In AP mode, Opensense can see all of the device if i connect to RT-AX3000 WAN port but the Realtek RTL8156 adapter as a WAN is not working
LAN Bridge: (see this topic)
I must plug the cable from the firewall to the LAN port of the RT-AX3000. Sadly, the Realtek RTL8156 adapter works only in WAN mode but not the LAN.
How can I overcome this problem?
Last edited: