gonzoforpresident
New Around Here
Edit: I've been using a beta firmware from Asus (9.0.0.4.386_47757) and Quad9's DNS server (9.9.9.9, 149.112.112.112), but those hadn't solved the issue until I changed the DNS Privacy Protocol from [none] to [DNS-over-TLS (DoT)]:
That immediately solved the issue.
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I've been struggling with a strange issue since I got this router.
Router: RT-AX3000 running Asuswrt-Merlin 386.3_2, although the issue exists under stock firmware, as well
Firewall: currently turned off - had been blocking sites like Redfin.com on some browsers, but not others
AiProtection: turned off - never turned on
DNS server: Currently Cloudflare, but the issue exists with others like Google and NordVPN
QoS: turned off - never turned on
IPV6: Does not seem to affect things. Current settings: Native, PPP, DHCP-PD Enabled, Accept Default Route Enabled (settings are correct per Asus website)
ISP: Centurylink DSL: PPPoE connection
Modem: Zyxel C1100Z - Set to Transparent Bridge
The issues: Affect all devices, whether wired or wireless:
These have been persistent issues for weeks, but as soon as I started verifying details while typing this up, they are working
Log file - There's nothing logged when I try to access those websites. I have one phone that repeatedly disassociates, but I have removed that, since it doesn't appear relevant. The parts that might be relevant:
Any ideas or suggestions? I don't even know where to go from here or what terms to search to find clues.
- GUI>WAN>Internet Connection>DNS Privacy Protocol: [DNS-over-TLS (DoT)]
- DNS-over-TLS Profile: strict
That immediately solved the issue.
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I've been struggling with a strange issue since I got this router.
Router: RT-AX3000 running Asuswrt-Merlin 386.3_2, although the issue exists under stock firmware, as well
Firewall: currently turned off - had been blocking sites like Redfin.com on some browsers, but not others
AiProtection: turned off - never turned on
DNS server: Currently Cloudflare, but the issue exists with others like Google and NordVPN
QoS: turned off - never turned on
IPV6: Does not seem to affect things. Current settings: Native, PPP, DHCP-PD Enabled, Accept Default Route Enabled (settings are correct per Asus website)
ISP: Centurylink DSL: PPPoE connection
Modem: Zyxel C1100Z - Set to Transparent Bridge
The issues: Affect all devices, whether wired or wireless:
- Cannot log into some websites/servers, unless a VPN is used. This is constant. Examples:
- Pandora - The website loads, but cannot log in. Returns "incorrect email/username or password" even with correct information. App on phones/tablets cannot stream music.
- Yahoo.com - the website loads, but cannot log in and check mail. Mail app on cell phones cannot update.
- Some sites will not load at all.
- Lowes.com - only loads with a VPN
- Homedepot.com - only loads with VPN
These have been persistent issues for weeks, but as soon as I started verifying details while typing this up, they are working
- Local Auction sites would automatically reload auction pages. They worked properly with a VPN:
- This page (https://www.albuquerqueauctionaddic...pty-nesters-hitting-the-road-1013/bidgallery/) would reload every minute or so
- Some sites would not load at all, but will now.
- Search functions on some sites failed
- Harborfreight.com - Search functions would return zero when not using a VPN
Log file - There's nothing logged when I try to access those websites. I have one phone that repeatedly disassociates, but I have removed that, since it doesn't appear relevant. The parts that might be relevant:
Jan 20 13:33:29 kernel: Init chrdev /dev/idp with major 190
Jan 20 13:33:29 kernel: tdts: tcp_conn_max = 8000
Jan 20 13:33:29 kernel: tdts: tcp_conn_timeout = 300 sec
Jan 20 13:33:33 kernel: SHN Release Version: 2.0.1 c03f6c5
Jan 20 13:33:33 kernel: UDB Core Version: 0.2.20
Jan 20 13:33:33 kernel: Init chrdev /dev/idpfw with major 191
Jan 20 13:33:33 kernel: IDPfw: flush fc
Jan 20 13:33:33 kernel: IDPfw: IDPfw is ready
Jan 20 13:33:33 kernel: sizeof forward pkt param = 192
Jan 20 13:33:33 BWDPI: fun bitmap = 3
Jan 20 13:33:45 BWDPI: force to flush flowcache entries
Jan 20 13:33:45 kernel: IDPfw: Exit IDPfw
Jan 20 13:33:45 kernel: mod epilog takes 0 jiffies
Jan 20 13:33:45 kernel: IDPfw: Exit IDPfw
Jan 20 13:33:45 kernel: Exit chrdev /dev/idpfw with major 191
Jan 20 13:33:45 kernel: Exit chrdev /dev/idp with major 190
Jan 20 13:33:45 BWDPI: rollback fc
Any ideas or suggestions? I don't even know where to go from here or what terms to search to find clues.
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