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    Skynet How to further analyse skynet blocks

    Hi, I've had skynet running for a month now and have seen some outbound stuff being blocked. I am curious as to some metadata around the block, like which client attempted the connection, and when. Is it possible to find this information somehow please? Kind regards
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    Merlin OpenVPN ipv6 on MacOS

    Hi, After finding out that wireguard requires flow cache disabled and so my rt-ax56u (fw 386.5) is not able utilize gig speed, I setup openvpn server. Vpn clients can access both internet and lan. In VPN IPv6 prefix/length I use a global /64 subnet of /48 prefix instead of ULA prefix. The goal...
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    DNS problem with VPN on AC86U

    Hey all, I have a DNS problem with my AC86U when I use this with a VPN client. On my network I have an AppleTV that I want to be connected to a VPN. And it works flawlessly. However, Amazon Prime Video and a couple of other local streaming services in my country have blocked the use of VPN. To...
  4. ToonTonic

    NextDNS CLI Reboot DoR issues

    Hi all, I have recently purchased the GT-AXE11000, and immediately added the Merlin OS as that is what I have been using for years on my RT-AC88U. An issue I have come across is when either router on this OS reboots, I lose internet connection to my devices. Devices like Philips Hue hub lose...
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    Unknown MAC Address in logs

    In my General Log, I see many reported events of an unknown MAC address being authorized and deauthorized every few seconds: Mar 2 21:09:26 wlceventd: wlceventd_proc_event(505): eth6: Auth D4:A6:51:30:C4:94, status: Successful (0) Mar 2 21:09:28 wlceventd: wlceventd_proc_event(469): eth6...
  6. i0ntempest

    AX86U LAN Link Aggregation: doesn't seem to be working?

    Hi all, Since I have a 1.5G internet package I figured I should try link aggregation so my devices can take advantage of that. My main router is an AX86U with the latest Merlin firmware, and I have setup my network to be like this: Modem <== 2.5G link ==> ASUS RT-AX86U <== 2*1G LAG ==> Netgear...
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    IPv6 OpenVPN server on Synology

    Hello, I'm trying to run an OpenVPN server over ipv6. Synology NAS needs to have ipv6 configured using DPHCv6-pd in order to enable ipv6 in OpenVPN settings. Unfortunately, in this case, the NAS will not receive any prefix. IPv6 works when set to automatic. Synology requires a "properly"...
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    Asuswrt Merlin: My working OpenVPN configuration for Bi-Directional VPN (router to router)

    Asuswrt Merlin: My working OpenVPN configuration for Bi-Directional VPN (router to router, between routers, site to site) Acknowledgement: eibgard for helping me solve dns issues (Asuswrt Merlin, resolve client lan names on server-side? | SmallNetBuilder Forums (snbforums.com)) Update...
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    ASUS QOS does NOTHING! Help wanted [Rant]

    So I recently made a thread asking about to discuss QOS options with my RT-AC66U_B1. I've had it about 18 months, did only basic research on it and the person I purchased it from (eBay) already installed Merlin on it. Didn't use bufferbloat tests back then, tried Traditional QOS and Bandwidth...
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    change wireless band to 5Ghz

    Hi all, I have Asuswrt-Merlin 386.4 on RT-AC86U. I changed my WIFI settings with: enable smart connect OFF Band 5Ghz Hide SSID Yes Wireless mode N/AC mixed however, on my phone (Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro, Android 11) I am still connected with 2.4GHz. On W10 laptop I got 5Ghz. Am I missing something...
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    Has Asus stopped updating their RT88/89/92-models?

    I am looking for a new medium-high end Asus-router. 2-3 years ago, I would have had plenty of options, the RT88/89/92-models - but since then it seems Asus has only released "high end plus"-models in the ROG series as well as more medium end routers. Is this a strategic decision or is it just a...
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    pixelserv SOLVED - Is PixelServ WebGui script trustworthy at the moment? Redirects to strange website...

    Hello SNB, Long time lurker first time poster. I am messing around with a new Pixelserv install on my router and I was attempting to follow the directions to issue a WebGUI cert. BUT - when I run the config-webgui.sh script on the router, nothing happens. AND when I follow the link to see...
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    2.4GHZ wifi and WAN not working after update

    Wanted to update my AC-88U router to the latest merlin release, it was working as an AIMESH node but it didn't want to update the normal way, so I tried updating via SSH following this guide: After I did that the router 2.4GHZ didn't work and I can't get internet access with it. I tried...
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    AX86U Samba Doesn't See USB Partitions

    I recently upgraded from an AC66R to an AX86U hoping to improve my home network's reliability and remote access. Once upon a time on the AC66R I could access an attached USB drive and it would show the partitions separately. I currently have a NAS connected elsewhere on the network that when I...
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    Unable to reach upstream modem from OpenVPN

    I have an AC68P running merlin 386.3_2 firmware. WAN port is hooked up to a modem, whose IP address is 192.168.1.1. Router's IP is 192.168.3.1/Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0. I have OpenVPN servers running on ports 1194 and 443, Client will use VPN to access - Both. VPN Subnet / Netmask are...
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    Two Asus RT-AC87R routers, Media Mode is lost at reboot

    I have two Asus RT-AC87R routers, both are running Asus Merlin 384.13_10 Router #1 is setup as a normal router Router #2 is setup as a Media Bridge, my garage is unattached and I'm trying to get internet out there, its about 25 yards away from the house. Here is my issues, When I set up media...
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    Help with network configuration

    I have a somewhat odd network configuration that I'm hoping the wizards here can help me get working as I need. Here are my requirements: I need to be able to remotely (within my house) enable & disable the wifi network. I want this to happen without exposing my router to the internet via...
  18. Yota

    How to prevent LAN devices from obtaining IPv6 addresses?

    A long time ago, I liked public IPv4 addresses, so my router had a unique IP address, and I could connect to my OpenVPN server from anywhere. but about 3 years ago, my ISP stopped providing public IPv4 addresses. They used a technology called CGNAT to save their IPv4 resources. Instead, they...
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    AiMesh node downloader login

    Hi folks, having trouble with USB on ax58u mesh node. From main router (ax86u) aimesh-node-management-usb, I'm able to install upnp/samba/downloader. But when I try open downloader, (node IP:8081) I'm greeted by a login page that doesn't accept default (admin-admin) or my main router...
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    Merlin support for RT-AX86S

    Can you confirm if there is intention to add the new RT-AX86S to the list of supported devices? The ASUS site shows it as having the same firmware image as the RT-AX86U. Is it possible the current version of Merlin that already supports the RT-AX86U would work on the S version anyway? It...
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