Merlin OpenVPN Server port forward

[jeff3820]

I've used Merlin firmware for quite some time as well as Pfsense and other systems but I haven't used an OpenVPN server in the Merlin firmware. When activating an OpenVPN server in Merlin on port 1194, does the firmware automatically setup a WAN port 1194 port forward or do I have to setup the port forward manually?

 

[ColinTaylor]

The OpenVPN server listens on the router's WAN interface therefore there is no port forwarding involved. It does however open that port in the router's firewall.

 

[jeff3820]

Perfect…that what I thought. Thanks for the quick input. I might move to a different lesser known port to possibly eliminate some internet probing.

Again, thanks!