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    Asuswrt-Merlin Netflix through VPN settings

    I'm using PrivateVPN now. Honestly, they're the best VPN provider I've used so far. I'm in Toronto and their speeds are top notch and Netflix has not been blocked. I have 150/15 service and I usually get 140+/14+ on a wireless connection. So I'm very happy with them so far!!
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    Asus RT-AC86U and ExpressVPN firmware

    Does anyone know if flashing this router with the ExpressVPN firmware for the RT-AC87U will do any damage? The reason why I want to try it is because for some strange reason, I can't access Netflix through the router with stock or Merlin firmware while using ExpressVPN. But if I use their app...
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    ISP Speed

    I am very happy to report that I get speeds in the 60's now. Your reasoning is correct.
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    Recommendations for VPN provider

    NordVPN speeds were terrible. There were wild fluctuations in speed. Also, Canadian servers couldn't connect to Netflix when I did my trial period. I think there were some Chicago(?) or New York (?) servers that worked but since they're farther away from my location, speeds were very slow. I...
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    ISP Speed

    Thanks, I'm going to downgrade to 75 Mbps package and see.
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    ISP Speed

    Hey everyone, I couldn't really find a thread for this but I didn't look that hard honestly:pbut I'm wondering if I could downgrade my internet package to a lower speed without sacrificing my end speed. Right now, I have a 100Mbps download, 10 Mbps upload package but I'm also using a VPN...
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    Best router for a 2500 sq ft 2 story house

    I've been using an Asus RT-AC3100 for the past 6 months and I can say it's a great router. I have a 4000 sq. ft house and the router is on the main floor. The only weak spot I have is one upstairs room that is at the opposite end of the house but it's the 5GHz that's weak, the 2.4Ghz signal is...
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    Recommendations for VPN provider

    I agree. I've tried NordVPN, Vyper, VPN.ac, VPNarea, but the best so far has been StrongVPN. I run the VPN through my router so I know my speeds can't compare with @CaptainSTX but I usually get around 45-50 Mbps download on my 100 Mbps connection. I've tried the others and either they had...
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    Asuswrt-Merlin Netflix through VPN settings

    I agree with @yorgi that it's impossible to keep up with Netflix. How many IP's can you write rules for? It's better to either give up, go through WAN, or find a VPN that still works with Netflix (for now). I just started using StrongVPN and their servers are very good here in Toronto and...
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    Asuswrt-Merlin Netflix through VPN settings

    Is there a way in the policy rules to allow devices to connect to WAN if going to Netflix, i.e., Netflix IP range will go through WAN instead of VPN? Does Netflix have a IP range?
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    Asuswrt-Merlin Netflix through VPN settings

    Thanks @ledan, I wanted blanket DNS filtering for all home devices though. I guess there's no way to do it unless the VPN provider builds this into their DNS servers?
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    Asuswrt-Merlin Netflix through VPN settings

    Depends on which VPN you're using. Some work fine. I was using VPN.ac with no issues after I got my DNS configuration straightened out. However, I'm going to switch to another VPN because of speed issues in the evenings. Anyone else experience a 30Mbps drop in download speeds in the evenings...
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    Asuswrt-Merlin Netflix through VPN settings

    Tried that too but it doesn't work.
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    Asuswrt-Merlin Netflix through VPN settings

    I turned off the policy rule and set All to go through VPN now but adult sites are still not blocked. I read somewhere that it's not possible to filter those sites on a VPN. Is that true?
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    Asuswrt-Merlin Netflix through VPN settings

    I want the web filtering with OpenDNS but I can't get it to work with the VPN. Are you using these under WAN DNS Setting? 208.67.222.123 208.67.220.123 I tried them but my VPN wouldn't connect. Also, I thought I was getting web filtering by using Norton ConnectSafe DNS servers on the VPN but...
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    Asuswrt-Merlin Netflix through VPN settings

    Can anyone use TorGuard servers? What is the advantage of using theirs over OpenDNS?
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    Asuswrt-Merlin Netflix through VPN settings

    I tried their solution so I put Norton ConnectSafe DNS on the LAN setup page and it so far it's working. I can get through to Netflix and I my VoIP phone is stable too. I'll see how long this holds up.
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    Tutorial How to Setup a VPN client including Policy Rules for PIA and other VPN providers 384.5 07.10.18

    Thanks @yorgi for your tips. Looks like I'll be playing around with the router some more.
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    Asuswrt-Merlin Netflix through VPN settings

    My VPN provider said this: "It wasn't a firmware problem, but a DNS assignment problem. If the router wasn't using the VPN connection itself, as you were using the policy based routing (only certain IP to use the VPN), so the DNS requests weren't going through the VPN connection. The solution...
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    Asuswrt-Merlin Netflix through VPN settings

    Thanks, I'll give it a try tomorrow. Kinda tired of fiddling with this the past few days. Right now, I'm just enjoying a "stable" connection with the stock firmware. BTW, my VPN provider told me to set Accept DNS Configuration to Strict but they also told me to use OpenDNS servers. I've...
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