Trying to use OpenVPN with private internet access on a Asus AC 86 U with the merlin firmware installedMuch more information needed.
Merlin version - RT-AC86U_386.2_6Which RMerlin firmware are you using?
When did you install it?
Have you ever performed a full reset to factory defaults after flashing the firmware you want to use?
Followed by a minimal and manual configuration of the router? And without importing a saved backup config file.
Okay thanks a lot man ill try all of those outThis is what a full (nuclear) reset looks like.
Fully Reset Router and Network
As long as you use the WPS method appropriate for your router, the router should be reset. But it has helped others get their routers back to a good/known state (or, indicated possible hardware issues).
That isn't the recommended method anymore. Not even by Asus
Here are the best practices to get the router configured to a default level.
Best Practice Update/Setup Router/AiMesh Node(s) 2021
Asuswrt's OpenVPN implementation does not support IPv6. Add these to your Custom settings:Jul 6 20:58:30 ovpn-client1[2542]: add_route_ipv6(2000::/3 -> :: metric -1) dev tun11
pull-filter ignore "ifconfig-ipv6"
pull-filter ignore "router-ipv6"
Hey Merlin thanks so much for responding.No need for a factory default reset...
Asuswrt's OpenVPN implementation does not support IPv6. Add these to your Custom settings:
Code:pull-filter ignore "ifconfig-ipv6" pull-filter ignore "router-ipv6"
Also make sure you set DNS Mode to "Exclusive", as some tunnels will block DNS traffic that doesn't use their own DNS servers.
Another odd thing I just noticed is that while I cant use google or YouTube or any normal browsing sites like reddit - for some reason my phone can specifically use snapchat and nothing else?Hey Merlin thanks so much for responding.
I added your code to the the Custom Configuration, but still no luck. I also set DNS in the 'Accept DNS Configuration' to exclusive not 100% sure if thats the one you meant.
Also I am using the preconfigured config sent by PIA should I just clear it and do it myself?
Thanks a lot again for responding.
Uploading their config file should be fine (and also entering your username/password, and selecting Exclusive DNS and Policy routing).Also I am using the preconfigured config sent by PIA should I just clear it and do it myself?
Sorry for the late response.Uploading their config file should be fine (and also entering your username/password, and selecting Exclusive DNS and Policy routing).
Checked it out seems like they are there.Also, ensure you have the certificates loaded under "Crypto Settings". Sometimes these did not get transferred from the opvn, at least for me.
Clik on the edit button and ensure you see them under "Certificate Authority" and "Certificate Revocation List". If they're missing copy and paste from the file you downloaded.
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