vpnmgr vpnmgr - Manage and update VPN Client configurations for NordVPN and PIA

[Ramz]

This brings to mind something I've been wondering about. Your configuration options are slightly different than what NordVPN has listed on their How-To. Was there something you discovered along the way that made you decide to add the additional options? I'm hoping to get a better understanding of what it all means.

Spoiler: NordVPN Custom Configuration

remote-cert-tls server
remote-random
nobind
tun-mtu 1500
tun-mtu-extra 32
mssfix 1450
persist-key
persist-tun
ping-timer-rem
reneg-sec 0

#log /tmp/vpn.log

Spoiler: vpnmgr Custom Configuration for NordVPN

remote-random
resolv-retry infinite
remote-cert-tls server
ping 15
ping-restart 0
ping-timer-rem
persist-key
persist-tun
reneg-sec 0
fast-io
disable-occ
mute-replay-warnings
auth-nocache
sndbuf 524288
rcvbuf 524288
push "sndbuf 524288"
push "rcvbuf 524288"
pull-filter ignore "auth-token"
pull-filter ignore "ifconfig-ipv6"
pull-filter ignore "route-ipv6"
tun-mtu 1500
tun-mtu-extra 32
mssfix 1450

Just wondering can I add this custom config in replace the one that nordvpn uses in their setup without using your vpnmgr ?

 

[Viktor Jaep]

Just wondering can I add this custom config in replace the one that nordvpn uses in their setup without using your vpnmgr ?

Yes... just drop it into your clients' custom configuration window, and it'll utilize whatever you have in there.

 

[Ramz]

Yes... just drop it into your clients' custom configuration window, and it'll utilize whatever you have in there.

Thanks can I remove the one there and replace it with the said script? or just add it the one there?

 

[Viktor Jaep]

Thanks can I remove the one there and replace it with the said script? or just add it the one there?

No prob! You would just replace it... this is what I have in all of mine:

remote-random
resolv-retry infinite
remote-cert-tls server
ping 15
ping-restart 0
ping-timer-rem
persist-key
persist-tun
reneg-sec 0
fast-io
disable-occ
mute-replay-warnings
auth-nocache
sndbuf 524288
rcvbuf 524288
push "sndbuf 524288"
push "rcvbuf 524288"
pull-filter ignore "auth-token"
pull-filter ignore "ifconfig-ipv6"
pull-filter ignore "route-ipv6"
explicit-exit-notify 3
tun-mtu 1500
tun-mtu-extra 32
mssfix 1450

 

[Ramz]

No prob! You would just replace it... this is what I have in all of mine:

remote-random
resolv-retry infinite
remote-cert-tls server
ping 15
ping-restart 0
ping-timer-rem
persist-key
persist-tun
reneg-sec 0
fast-io
disable-occ
mute-replay-warnings
auth-nocache
sndbuf 524288
rcvbuf 524288
push "sndbuf 524288"
push "rcvbuf 524288"
pull-filter ignore "auth-token"
pull-filter ignore "ifconfig-ipv6"
pull-filter ignore "route-ipv6"
explicit-exit-notify 3
tun-mtu 1500
tun-mtu-extra 32
mssfix 1450

Thanks which router are you using? I have the AC86u

 

[Viktor Jaep]

This actually brings up a good point that I've been wondering about, and have not been able to find much supporting documentation about this. @Jack Yaz, what exactly does the function "Use vpnmgr custom settings" do? I'm not sure what options there are for this, or what exactly its purpose is? l looked at your code, and it seems to refer to /jffs/addons/custom_settings.txt? I'm unfortunately not versed enough to decipher how it should be used. Lol.

Does it have any effect leaving it on or off? Thanks!

 

[Viktor Jaep]

Thanks which router are you using? I have the AC86u

Same here... Here's a good tip - throw info like this into your signature line, and we'll all know what you have to work with.

 

[Ramz]

Same here... Here's a good tip - throw info like this into your signature line, and we'll all know what you have to work with.

Sorry not sure what signature line is.

 

[Viktor Jaep]

Sorry not sure what signature line is

No prob... at the top right of your screen, click on your username/icon... it'll drop down, and one of the items in there is labeled "signature". Hit that, and you will have the ability to add a short tag to each of your posts. It's definitely helpful to include your router model/firmware version you're running, and optionally, any addons you might be using.

 

[Ramz]

No prob... at the top right of your screen, click on your username/icon... it'll drop down, and one of the items in there is labeled "signature". Hit that, and you will have the ability to add a short tag to each of your posts. It's definitely helpful to include your router model/firmware version you're running, and optionally, any addons you might be using.

Thanks a lot for your help.

 

[Jack Yaz]

This actually brings up a good point that I've been wondering about, and have not been able to find much supporting documentation about this. @Jack Yaz, what exactly does the function "Use vpnmgr custom settings" do? I'm not sure what options there are for this, or what exactly its purpose is? l looked at your code, and it seems to refer to /jffs/addons/custom_settings.txt? I'm unfortunately not versed enough to decipher how it should be used. Lol.

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Does it have any effect leaving it on or off? Thanks!

it overwrites anything you put in custom configuration of the vpn client with settings i've found to work best, like send buffer etc.

 

[Viktor Jaep]

it overwrites anything you put in custom configuration of the vpn client with settings i've found to work best, like send buffer etc.

Great to know... I believe I was already using your custom settings by default, which is probably why I didn't see much of a difference. Thank you!

 

[iTyPsIDg]

The vpnmgr page also doesn't load.
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What am I doing wrong? How can I fix this?

I just changed to the RT-AX86U and have this exact same problem. The CLI works, but the GUI doesn't have any options. Is there something I can try to fix the Web GUI?

 

[Viktor Jaep]

I just changed to the RT-AX86U and have this exact same problem. The CLI works, but the GUI doesn't have any options. Is there something I can try to fix the Web GUI?

Just wanted to run down a list of things to try, or you may have already tried?

1.) Reboot?
2.) Delete/refresh your browser cache?
3.) Uninstall/reinstall vpnmgr?

 

[Jack Yaz]

I just changed to the RT-AX86U and have this exact same problem. The CLI works, but the GUI doesn't have any options. Is there something I can try to fix the Web GUI?

Check for errors in the browser Console (f12) please

 

[iTyPsIDg]

Just wanted to run down a list of things to try, or you may have already tried?

1.) Reboot?
2.) Delete/refresh your browser cache?
3.) Uninstall/reinstall vpnmgr?

Yes.
Yes.
Not an uninstall, but I did switch back and forth from stable to develop and then back to stable.

 

[iTyPsIDg]

Check for errors in the browser Console (f12) please

These as well, but I doubt they are causing the current problem.

 

[Jack Yaz]

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These as well, but I doubt they are causing the current problem.
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i wonder if wevpn have changed the download location
can you try option r at the CLI SSH and see if that errors?

 

[iTyPsIDg]

i wonder if wevpn have changed the download location
can you try option r at the CLI SSH and see if that errors?

It takes longer than Nord and PIA, but this is the ultimate result:

 

[Viktor Jaep]

It takes longer than Nord and PIA, but this is the ultimate result:
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Mine is pretty much instantaneous going from "No changes in WeVPN OpenVPN file archives" to the "Press enter to continue".

Can you make sure you're able to reach these URLs/files?

https://wevpn.com/resources/openvpn/UDP.zip
https://wevpn.com/resources/openvpn/TCP.zip