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  1. Stardust

    a couple of questions

    On Windows and Android yes, on Linux (my favorite OS) no. It is command line in Linux with NordVPN
  2. Stardust

    a couple of questions

    Well nothing, the NAS is like my PC's, etc. on the internal side of the router/VPN.
  3. Stardust

    a couple of questions

    Instead of have to log in with one Mini-PC, 2 Laptops and a Android phone (for now), it is much more simple to run VPN on the router. I also have a NAS (cable) and Internet radio...
  4. Stardust

    a couple of questions

    Sounds very to me, I use NordVPN as well, so Tech9, thank you very much :) Now to the choosing ;)
  5. Stardust

    a couple of questions

    There is a "bridge mode", thanks again :) Now I need a good suggestion about what to buy? My AX56U are slow when running VPN.. Regards John
  6. Stardust

    a couple of questions

    OK thanks :) I will look into that. Regards John
  7. Stardust

    a couple of questions

    That sounds right to me. Make: Sagemcom, France Model: F@ST 3890V3 WU MODEM: 3093BCB30DD I have deactivated the WiFi part of this and use my router instead. Regards John
  8. 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...
  9. Stardust

    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
  10. 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...
  11. Stardust

    Making my DS218Play work as web and mail server for my website

    I got the web page up and running, but on port 80 and without SSL. I also managed to run the web page from the external IP4 address. So far so good :) But: I still need help to make the site work with the necessary security. Let's Encrypt, I understand it requires port 443 transferred to NAS...
  12. Stardust

    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...
  13. Stardust

    ovpn not to be read by AX56U - Merlin 386.1

    Now I have found and followed this: Power off the router by pulling the power plug from the router and the AC wall plug too. Power off the modem/ONT. Remove all USB devices attached to the router. Do not re-insert them for this test. Plug in the router's AC power plug to the wall outlet. Make...
  14. Stardust

    ovpn not to be read by AX56U - Merlin 386.1

    I have done a factory reset after installing Merlins 386.1. And then got back to my original settings.
  15. Stardust

    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...
  16. Stardust

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

    Thanks. The router needed resetting. And now is working as supposed :) ;) I did wonder what started the problem in the first place. It usually is a stable router.
  17. Stardust

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

    Now I had. Both with and without VPN. No connecting in both cases :(
  18. 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...
  19. Stardust

    Diversion Diversion - the Router Ad-Blocker

    How to make sure it works, both regarding WAN settings with no VPN and with (Nord)VPN? Settings? Regards
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