Merlin VLAN Manager

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Merlin VLAN Manager – Simple and Powerful HTTP VLAN Management

I am making a VLAN management add-on for Merlin routers that can be configured and operated entirely through a web interface.
The project has now reached beta status, and I’m looking for users interested in testing it and providing feedback or logs if any issues are found.


The tool was developed on an ASUS XT8 Mesh System, but it is hopefully designed to work with most newer (officially supported by Merlin/Gnuton) single access point (AP) mode routers and mesh AP systems.

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Features

• Configure up to 12 VLANs via SSID instead of interfaces or VAPs.
  The script automatically detects and configures the correct interfaces on both main units and mesh nodes.
• Choose whether to enable or disable AP isolation per SSID.
• Configure Ethernet VLANs directly from the web interface.
• Manage up to five nodes using Node Sync, which automatically configures and deploys files across all nodes.
• Automatic detection of single-unit or multi-node setups, with the option to run locally or across all nodes.
• View all configured VLANs, including connected MAC addresses, across every node.
• Access full logs directly from the web interface, including a visual CLI-style output for debugging.
• Auto-configure on boot and hooked via service-event to check if VLANS are properly configured, auto-configure if not.
• No extra dependencies, entware etc. is needed. The system is .flag and logbased and uses lighttpd.
• All files (except static persistent files) are written in RAM to save the flash storage from excessive wear.

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Limitations

• The maximum number of VLANs (up to 12) depends on the number of SSIDs your device supports.
  For example, if your router supports only 5 SSIDs, you cannot configure more than 5 VLANs.
• Mesh functionality is limited by ASUS’s firmware design.
  For instance, some models support nine guest SSIDs but only three (one per band) are mesh-enabled.
  Non-mesh SSIDs can still be assigned VLANs but will only broadcast from the main node.
• Devices connected to VLANs cannot be bound to specific nodes.
• VLAN devices use standard band steering, which cannot currently be customized per VLAN.

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Beta Testing


Beta testing will be coordinated via Discord for easier log collection and discussion.
The installation process requires only a single command, and detailed setup guides are available on the Discord server.
Join via the link if you want to be a part of the Beta testing! Merlin VLAN Manager