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  1. Stardust

    VPN server running but Linux Client can't connect?

    Hey all. I have OpenVPN server running, only changed the VPN access to both LAN and Internet. Exported the configuration file to my Linux Mint 21.2 client. Installed the client on my Linux succesfully with the client opvn file. But I can't connect to the VPN server? Linux Mint is using...
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    What VPN do you suggest?

    Hey all. Soon I need to renew/change VPN provider. For now I have NordVPN. I will like one that offer the best possible mix of security, speed, privacy, options of VPN types (OpenVPN and Wireguard primary). Shall be functional on the router, that works best for me. I don't mind pay for 2 - 3...
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    NAS NTP with minimum security risk

    Hey all. I have a Synology NAS and an AX86U running Merlin's 382_2. I want to run NTP on my NAS with as little security risk as possible. I can't connect to a NTP for now. What shall I do? Regards John
  4. Stardust

    Can't get DS218Play to download update

    Hey al I got a DS218Play and for some time when i try to update, I get the message: Connection failed. Please check your Internet connection. Can it be a setting on my AX86U with Merlins's 388.2_2 that is blocking? I can upgrade manually download to my laptop and install from that. (Linux...
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    Decrypt error

    Hey all. I have installed 388.2 Beta on my AX86U, and are using NordVPN on the router. I get the ovpn-client1[2199]: AEAD Decrypt error: bad packet ID message And I have looked into it and do not want to decrease my security. What can I do? Regards
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    Cannot connect radio with WIFi anymore??

    Hey all. I got an AX86U, Merlin 388.1, with among other stuff an Philips TAM8905 radio/bluetooth/etc. It has 802.11n as newest connection possible. It used to be OK with smart connect. I reset the radio and now it is not possible to connect with the router. I tried disable smart connect and...
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    OpenVPN replay warning with NordVPN

    Well I get this log when using NordVPN on my AX86U - what can I do? Jul 24 20:26:37 ovpn-client1[2974]: AEAD Decrypt error: bad packet ID (may be a replay): [ #732291 ] -- see the man page entry for --no-replay and --replay-window for more info or silence this warning with --mute-replay-warnings
  8. Stardust

    Are there coming 386.6 or 386.7 for all supported routers?

    Hey all. I see that for now just 2 routers are getting 386.6 firmware. What about the other supported routers? Or is it the plan that all supported routers are getting 386.7 next? Regards
  9. Stardust

    Skynet [SOLVED] Stil Skynet after formatting?

    Hey all. I have tried formatting a USB drive several times, still Skynet appears as precent and needed upgrading. But it is not there because of formatting. What shall I do to make sure, that the drive also appears empty after using the "fd" command? I can't find any suggestion. Regards
  10. Stardust

    ovpn-client1- AEAD Decrypt error

    Hey all. suddenly I got an VPN error message, I never had tried before. This came after upgrading to 386.5 from 386.4. I have a AX86U router and NordVPN client installed. I have fiber internet and my router connected to the fiberbox. The costum configuration is this: redirect-gateway def1...
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    Wireguard and NordVPN?

    Hey all. Is it possible to install and use Wireguard on my AX86U with NordVPN? If yes, how? For now I am using NordVPN on the router the "normal" way. I am using Merlins 386.4. regards
  12. Stardust

    Mystery JavaScript message

    Hey all. A very new problem appear on my AX86U: When I want to change any setting on the GUI, I getting the message: I don't know what is and what I can or shall do? Shall I reset? Or are there are more simple solution? Regards Stardustdk
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    Can I connect with VLAN 101?

    Hey all. I got fiber internet and are not getting enough info to connect my AX86U directly to to fiber box, but has to use ISP router as a bridge :( I have checked other ISP's, and one of those write that I have top use VLAN 101. 1: Can I do that? 2: If yes - how and where to make these...
  14. Stardust

    a couple of questions

    Hey all. In January my AC68U stopped working and I made a quick buy of a RT-AX56U. It is working, but... What should I buy now, if it will be supported by Merlin long term? And has good VPN, etc.? RT-AX86U, RT-AC86U, or ??? ----------------------------------------------- Do to I have new...
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    Best alternative to NordVPN?

    Hey all. I have given up on NordVPN. Now I want an alternative to install on my router. I primary use the VPN for streaming af peer-to-peer. And general I like best possible privacy online. What do you suggest - preferred at a good price, but ... Regards John
  16. Stardust

    Making my site secure on NAS

    Hey all. I have already asked this in the Synology from but go no answers, so I ask here. It is both router and NAS questions, so… I have installed both Web Station, Mail Station and all related. Installed webpages, made IP forwarding from router to NAS and tested with external IP4...
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    Making my DS218Play work as web and mail server for my website

    Hey all. I got a new ASUS RT-AX56U router with Merlin's 386.1_2 firmware. And my Synology DS218Play NAS. My webhotel provider almost doubled the prices last year.. So I plan to migrate my website to the NAS as I don't think it is worth the price anymore. What I got already: My own webdomain...
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    ovpn not to be read by AX56U - Merlin 386.1

    Hey all. My AC68U "died" Friday Januar 28. Now I got an AX56U and installed Merlin's final 386.1 I tried to install an NordVPN opvn file, the router refuse to install it?! First looked normal, then next second it showed that "there is not chosen any file". What is it I do wrong here? I prefer...
  19. Stardust

    VPN on client = internet working, no VPN = no internet??

    Hey all. Suddenly I got a brand new problem: With my AC68U, hardware version A2, cannot anymore get online when I use "normal" setup. "Normal" being without VPN. I use NordVPN. For long time I have used OpenDNS servers on the WAN. For testing, I tried my ISP's DNS servers (connect...
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    Wireguard VPN soon?

    Hey all. Is Wireguard VPN being supported by Merlin in future firmware? If yes , is it restricket to new hardware? In that case which routers? Is it possible to set up now for an old 68U like mine? Or should I buy a new one? Regards John
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