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[Viktor Jaep]

As far as I know Merlin specifically sets the kernel values in the firewall code:

asuswrt-merlin.ng/release/src/router/rc/firewall.c at 9def7bc5f81986dfec82e56cd0f9665f130be88b · RMerl/asuswrt-merlin.ng

Third party firmware for Asus routers (newer codebase) - RMerl/asuswrt-merlin.ng

github.com

So unless he's not in "router mode" I can't think why it wouldn't be set.

@fisk ... please see above. This setting should be on by default. Like @ColinTaylor said, if you're not already in "router mode" (UI -> administration -> operation mode), then there's something else going on. Worst case, I think that would necessitate you possibly needing to reflash a fresh copy of the firmware to ensure all defaults are back in place.

 

[fisk]

As far as I know Merlin specifically sets the kernel values in the firewall code:

asuswrt-merlin.ng/release/src/router/rc/firewall.c at 9def7bc5f81986dfec82e56cd0f9665f130be88b · RMerl/asuswrt-merlin.ng

Third party firmware for Asus routers (newer codebase) - RMerl/asuswrt-merlin.ng

github.com

So unless he's not in "router mode" I can't think why it wouldn't be set.

Definitely in Router Mode. This was unchanged, fresh Merlin install as of this week, on a brand new router.

 

[fisk]

@fisk ... please see above. This setting should be on by default. Like @ColinTaylor said, if you're not already in "router mode" (UI -> administration -> operation mode), then there's something else going on. Worst case, I think that would necessitate you possibly needing to reflash a fresh copy of the firmware to ensure all defaults are back in place.

Appreciated!

All is working (very smoothly and to family satisfaction) now - so I'm not going to poke at it further.

 

[Viktor Jaep]

Appreciated!
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All is working (very smoothly and to family satisfaction) now - so I'm not going to poke at it further.

Glad it's working... not sure what to tell you about those settings.

 

[JGrana]

Grr... I really need to get me one of those GT-BE98 Pro's so I can do some adequate testing.

Users of VPNMON-R3, RTRMON, PWRMON, WXMON, KILLMON, BACKUPMON and TAILMON
As we can see, @Viktor Jaep has brought many great additions/addons and advice to our community.
IMHO, it’s time to help Mr. Jeap out and thank him for all his work!
Since he has said he really needs to “get one of those GT-BR98 Pro’s” (around $630 USD from a number of US sites) - lets help him out!!!!

Here is his donation link from the AddOn Developer Donation thread:

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/viktorjp

It will be a win/win! Viktor gets a fancy (although a bit odd looking) GT-BE98 Pro for testing all his scripts and we get to thank Viktor and benefit from his scripts and testing!

 

[fisk]

Users of VPNMON-R3, RTRMON, PWRMON, WXMON, KILLMON, BACKUPMON and TAILMON
As we can see, @Viktor Jaep has brought many great additions/addons and advice to our community.
IMHO, it’s time to help Mr. Jeap out and thank him for all his work!
Since he has said he really needs to “get one of those GT-BR98 Pro’s” (around $630 USD from a number of US sites) - lets help him out!!!!

Here is his donation link from the AddOn Developer Donation thread:

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/viktorjp

It will be a win/win! Viktor gets a fancy (although a bit odd looking) GT-BE98 Pro for testing all his scripts and we get to thank Viktor and benefit from his scripts and testing!

Appreciate the nudge. Donating now!

 

[Viktor Jaep]

Thank you! Wow you guys are WAY too generous! Thank you all so much for your support... I'm going to see about getting one around Black Friday or Cyber Monday. Crossing my fingers for a good deal!