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    Vpn Client and Server at the same time - Risk of leakage ?

    Using Openvpn Client and Server at the same time - Is there a risk of leakage ? Hi all ! First post after years of learning on this forum :) I am currently running my RT AC68U with Merlin in openvpn server and client mode simultaneously. The client mode is for the outgoing connections from my...
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    Bug?: Bandwidth monitor not functioning correctly under OpenVPN

    Running: 384.16_beta1 on a RT-AC3100 When I use the VPNClient to connect to my VPN server (openVPN) the QoS - WAN/LAN Bandwidth Monitor page shows all the traffic on the upload side only. Not only the upload gauge but the client entries below the gauges only show the upload bar moving. I...
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    Policy rules by program?

    Hi, firstly thanks for allowing me into the Forum, I'll try not to let you down :) I have a question that I don't know if it should go under an OpenVPN Client forum or Asus Merlin but here we go - My set up Internet > Plusnet HubOne router/modem > Asus RT-AC86U running Merlin I route my standard...
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    Combo Diversion / openVPN client / Quad9 DNS

    Hello Community, Disclaimer: I am no IT trained person... So please apolgize for my probably obvious/stupid questions... My set-up: - Asus AX88U - Asuswrt-Merlin 384.15, behind ISP modem set as a bridge (Free for the French connaisseurs) - Wireless router mode / AiMesh Router mode (Default)...
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    is there an openvpn client bug for RT_AC5300 384.15_0?

    I was just curious if there was an openvpn bug introduced in the latest Asuswrt-merlin release. I have 2 openvpn client tunnels on my RT-5300 that have been solid for a couple of years. After updating last week to 384.15_0 both of my tunnels will randomly show as connected in the gui and...
  6. mr wire

    how to maximise OpenVPN connection speed?

    Hello all , reviewing for hours , I'm looking for a updated settings to optimise my vpn conection I have in : A) 200 mb fiber with a Asus Rt-Ac66u - Marlin 380.70 - standard OpenVPn server B) 500 mb cable with Asus Rt-Ac66u - Marlin 380.70 - standard OpenVpn client My best speed in between is...
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    RT-AC66U two openvpn servers. Don't work port forwarding when LAN only

    Hello! My router is RT-AC66U_B1 (FW Merlin AC68U 384.14_2) Two openvpn servers work on it: 1. TAP. My private computer connect and works well. Receive IP 192.168.0.11 and have access to all LAN resources. On WEB interface I set - Client will use VPN to access LAN only. 2. TUN (10.16.0.0) I...
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    Openvpn (client) and port forwarding.

    Folks, For over a long time I cannot get port forwarding work with openvpn on my RT-AC87u. If PPTP is engaged then all works but once openvpn is up all forwarding rules don't work until I write something like iptables -t nat -A PREROUTING -p tcp -i tun<num_config> --dport <incoming_port> -j...
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    Openvpn leaking IPV6

    Hi, I have a issue with my AX88U. I set up the Openvpn server to: use VPN to access both LAN and WAN advertise DNS to clients no extra custom config. The case is when I connect to the router from a client that has both IPV4 and IPV6... only the IPV4 traffic is routed through the tunnel whereas...
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    Smooth switching of VPN client node/server over SSH on Padvan RT-N56U

    My first post - thank you to everyone here who has shared their knowledge. I would like to share a very elegant way of switching router VPN client exit node between countries/servers. I'm on Padavan 3.4.3.9-099 with VPN Unlimited as provider using OpenVPN on a RT-N56U First, get your VPN...
  11. netware5

    How to switch on/off AES hardware crypto acceleration?

    I would like to measure the impact of RT-AX-88U's special AES CPU instructions on the performance of OpenSSL and/or OpenVPN in particular. So I am seeking advice how to switch on/off the usage of AES cpu instruction set. The method described here...
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    GT-AX11000, VPN Fusion and the Exception List

    Hey All, I just got an Asus GT-AX11000 (firmware v. 3.0.0.4.384_7979). I’m trying to figure out how to set up my VPN (using OpenVPN), and in particular how best to use the ‘Exception List’ to route some devices through the VPN and others not. First up, apologies if this is a stupid or obvious...
  13. Skeptical.me

    ExpressVPN & Merlin 384.15

    Introduction A few days ago I updated to 384.15_beta1. Yesterday I reset my router to default factory settings. I ran into an issue when setting up an OpenVPN Client and connecting to the server where the client hung with a "connecting..." status. I want to just point to a solution for anyone...
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    Route VPN clients through traffic analyser and LAN access

    Running an Open VPN server to my Android phone via "VPN Client Pro". By default all VPN clients go to the 10.x network. Would it matter I changed this to 192.168.1.x to align with my home network so I can see my phone on traffic stats? Also if possible to have remote access to the Asus app...
  15. Skeptical.me

    Should I be concerned about this? Merlin/Skynet Security

    My home network has mostly had this set up ... ISP Modem/Router > ASUS RT-AX88U > Devices I've just put the ISP Router in Bridge mode and set up the OpenVPN Server, and I am using it. However, I'm concerned about security now the ASUS is directly exposed to the Internet. I have Skynet...
  16. Skeptical.me

    OpenVPN Server and internet connection

    I have setup up the OpenVPN Server on my RT-AX88U, and enabled the "Client will use VPN to access" "Both" (LAN & Internet). I have disabled the OpenVPN Profile (ExpressVPN) in the Router. I have put my ISP's router/modem into "Bridge Mode". I have installed the .ovpn config file into the...
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    Configuring OpenVPN Server to Permit Access to Multiple Sublans

    I have an Asus RT-AC68U router running Asuswrt Merlin connected to a Cable Router at a remote location. I am trying to configure an OpenVPN Server on this router that will let me setup a client VPN connection from another RT-AC68U at a different location that will provide access to the networks...
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    OpenVPN Server Does Not Allow Client to Access WiFi Devices

    I have an RT-AC68U router running Asuswrt Merlin configured as an OpenVPN server. I have another RT-AC68U at a different location with an OpenVPN client configured to connect to the remote router VPN server. Everything works fine, except that the client can not access any devices connect to...
  19. bitoiu

    Container based OpenVPN as alternative to VPN PortFW

    Hey friends, I have a server (mac mini 2014) that runs 5 services, of which 2 need VPN, and the other 3 need internet access. Because my VPN doesn't support a port forwarding mechanism and the way to filter VPN traffic on the router software by port is extremely technical, I was wondering if I...
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    OpenVPN both TCP and UDP?

    Hi all. I have configured OpenVPN using UDP succesfully. But as I was found some countries block VPN based on port number and UDP so for some cases I need TCP on port 443. When I tried to copy configuration from working UDP one with changing UDP to TCP and port number to 443 the configuration...
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