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  1. stargazer

    Firewalla

    If you are using Tenda as your router (and not AP mode) then see compatibility link. Tenda Nova is compatible in "simple" mode. Router Compatibility: Simple and DHCP Mode – Firewalla https://help.firewalla.com/hc/en-us/articles/360047098773-Router-Compatibility-Simple-and-DHCP-Mode
  2. stargazer

    Firewalla

    When you say "use firewlla inline with my tenda router" what are you referring to? My understanding is that the Tenda router can be used in "AP" mode, which is what you would most likely do since Firewalla functions best in router mode. I have my Asus and Nextgear in AP mode which enables them...
  3. stargazer

    Firewalla

    Oh, and I have current Merlin firmware on the AX88U, but I think running it AP only helps with wifi and a few other systems (but not firewall etc). The aimesh AX68U is running current Asus firmware and not Merlin.
  4. stargazer

    Firewalla

    So its been a while since I was on this site. I'm still using Firewalla Purple and happy with it. So I have my Firewalla connected to my Frontier modem upstream and downstream to a smart switch. From the smart switch I have two APs attached: One my Asus AX88U (configured AP mode) and the...
  5. stargazer

    Beta Asuswrt-Merlin 386.8 Beta is out for specific models

    Updated AX88U in AP mode to 386.8 beta 2 from beta 1. No problems including connections to aimesh node AX68U.
  6. stargazer

    Firewalla

    Oh and I have 2 links that may be of interests explaining Firewalla: Forbes (recent) Active Protect - Firewall Explained by creator AND a link to a video explaining the Firewalla App and all the features of the Firewalla. I'd like to hear from a member here as to how an Asus Router compares...
  7. stargazer

    Firewalla

    I like knowing what's going on with each client, group and network, and I find Firewalla gives me that information and a way to deal with multiple issues. I found Asus more of a black box in that regard. Unless you are sophisticated with programming the Asus router with code that reveals more...
  8. stargazer

    Firewalla

    Yes I used the WAN port on the AX88U to connect to the LAN port of the FW. My AX88U is in AP mode and I have a Netgear smart switch and other devices connected to the AX88U LAN ports. I think before I plugged them into the AX88U LAN ports that it registered "unplugged." FW needs to register...
  9. stargazer

    Firewalla

    So I got the FW Purple and installed it as router and attached Asus AX88U in AP running Merlin. I was reluctant to switch AX88& to AP from router but I wasn't comfortable with Trend Micro or Asus firewall, and didn't know what was going on behind the scenes in the router and attached devices...
  10. stargazer

    ASUS/Merlin privacy concerns?

    Just asking, not that concerned. Just trying to get feedback and knowledge from the experienced members who have been around the block. Thanks.
  11. stargazer

    ASUS/Merlin privacy concerns?

    Here's How Your Router Collects Data and Handles Your Privacy - CNET https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/your-router-is-collecting-your-data-privacy-explainer/ Received from DuckDuckGo a link to a CNET article that includes ASUS router policies. Apart from Trend Micro AI Protection is there a...
  12. stargazer

    Release Asuswrt-Merlin 386.5 is now available

    386.5beta1 to 386.5 no problems.
  13. stargazer

    Beta Asuswrt-Merlin 386.5 Beta is now available

    First time upgrading to a beta version of Merlin on AX88U. Developing confidence in the integrity of the firmware I suppose. Dirty upgrade from 386.4 to 386.5 beta 1 with no problems taking only 3 minutes. All stable and working after reboot.
  14. stargazer

    Firewalla

    Did you have to turn off firewall on Asus AP as well as AIProtection (Trend Micro)? How about VPN Director and openVPN clients?
  15. stargazer

    Firewalla

    Anyone use Firewalla inline with Asus router as firewall and/or bridge? https://firewalla.com/
  16. stargazer

    What happens if you have openvpn configured on router AND have vpn app running on computer?

    Thank you for taking the time to respond. Peace
  17. stargazer

    What happens if you have openvpn configured on router AND have vpn app running on computer?

    I suppose I'm not being clear on this as I am not as technologically sophisticated as many of the members on this forum. What I'm trying to say is can you turn on off an individual IP listed in Director (say a listed computer) and thus bypass OpenVPN and go straight to WAN when you are running...
  18. stargazer

    What happens if you have openvpn configured on router AND have vpn app running on computer?

    So when I turn off openvpn in VPN Director for my local IP of my computer AND if my computer is connected to Nordlynx via app on my computer then I can bypass the router's VPN without conflicting VPN tunnels? Nord has you configure the router's WAN DNS server #1 to 106.86.96.100 and to server...
  19. stargazer

    What happens if you have openvpn configured on router AND have vpn app running on computer?

    My AX88U is setup per NORD's Merlin guide. I have no idea why when I run DNS leak test that I get 2 or 3 IPs other than the public IP given through the VPN. They may be a part of the NORD server system but when I run the same test running Nordlnx on the computer it reflects only the public IP.
  20. stargazer

    What happens if you have openvpn configured on router AND have vpn app running on computer?

    The reason I'm running Nordlynx on computer is because I noticed that without having it I have discovered DNS leaks when I depend solely on openvpn set on router.
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