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    Unable to get OpenVPN Server to work on RT-AC86U with ASUSWRT-Merin

    My Router: RT-AC86U Without ASUSWRT-MERLIN, the OpenVPN server with the ASUSWRT works perfectly. But it doesn't work after I have upgraded with ASUSWRT-MERLIN firmware. I tried 384.15 and 384.13 with no avail! If I reverted it back to ASUSWRT 3.0.0.4_384_81351 or RT-AC86U_3.0.0.4_384_81049...
  2. O

    GT-AC2900 Merlin-compatible?

    Hi, After much "research" (googling), I'm considering the GT-AC2900 for home use. I'm basically looking for the AC86U but that model isn't wall-mountable, and the GT version is. I've been using an RT-N66 for years and it's time to upgrade, basically to improve range (& throughput) in a...
  3. J

    Warning from log file?

    RT-AC86U with Asus Merlin F/W and RT-AC68U aimesh node, diversion & skynet. I have refrained in the past from asking questions about the messages from the log file and beyond because I got the impression that the guys that know what is going on don't appreciate those of us who don't asking...
  4. SeaConn

    iPadOS client with OpenVPN Server on RT-AC86U

    Hi Everyone, I’ve scoured the forums and I’m still baffled as to why I can’t get the OpenVPN Server to work for me. I’m about ready to throw in the towel. First, my setup for my home network is as follows: RT-AC86U router running latest Merlin build RT-AC86U manually assigns all clients...
    • SeaConn
    • Thread
    • openvpn rt-ac86u
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: VPN
  5. T

    Interesting issue on Asus RT-AX88U & RT-AC86U

    Hi, I would like to share my experience with issue, I am facing on various firmwares and on the following models: AX88U; AC86U. The latest firmware I've tested is Asus 3.0.0.4.384.7968 & Merlin 384.14_0 Looks like the bug is migrating with Asus firmware from device to device. The same setup is...
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    RT-AC86U - Settings vanish after reboot (DHCP, WOL, PORT TR, PORT FW) JFFS?

    Hi all, I spent two days on this forum looking for answer but with no result. Topic: RT-AC86U bought from aliexpress that has a problem with saving settings. I observed that problem occurs when i input and save settings like: DHCP, port FW or TR, WOL. After saving them and recconecting client...
  7. J

    Couple of quick questions, maybe

    RT-AC86U primary router with Merlin 384.14 beta RT-AC68U for Aimesh Node, ethernet priority with stock 3.0.0.4.384_81351-gcb63868 Small home and office arrangement, about 100 feet apart. Question 1: Can I attach a small NAS to my Aimesh node's usb port? If so, do I configure it through the...
  8. J

    Please help - Asus RT-AC86U with failover dual WAN OpenVPN and port forwarding breaks

    Hi all, My apologies up front if my question or terminology is out of wack as I am a bit of a noob when it comes to this sort of stuff. Anyway I was hoping @RMerlin or someone could help with the following problem: I am running dual wan for the purpose of failover and failback as my HFC...
    • Justifier1
    • Thread
    • dual wan failback failover hfc lb2120 openvpn port forwarding rt-ac86u
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: VPN
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    Password failed after restoration ASUS RT-AC86U

    Hello, I have an ASUS RT-AC86U with Merlin firmware 384.13. I have restore an old save but when i try to connect, password is different as my used password. Do you know if merlin firmware change password when we use restore ? Thank's Stephane
  10. Pak Kriss

    RT-AC86U - 384.13 - reboot button and scheduled reboot do not work

    As stated in the description, the restart button and the restart schedule do not work. It just does nothing happen. But a login via terminal and the "reboot" command work. Routersetup: 1) Uploaded 384.13 2) Full reset 2 factory defaults 3) DoT enabled 4) DNSfilter = Router 5) A USB stick...
  11. M

    2,4 GHz network disappeared after USB disk connect

    Hi Team, Last weekend I connect USB drive to router (RT-AC86U with latest Merlin firmware; USB 3.0 port) and run dlna. Unfortunately 2,4 GHz network has been unreachable from other devices. 2,4 GHz network was not shows on the list on other network devices. I reseted router to factory defaults...
  12. Val D.

    OpenVPN Client UDP connection issues (solved)

    Provider: NordVPN ISP Speed: 250/20Mbps (246/19Mbps real) OpenVPN TCP Speed: ~80/18Mbps OpenVPN UDP Speed: ~220/18Mbps Everything is configured properly and runs as expected except one thing: 220Mbps UDP connection king of chokes up with multiple open connections (torrents, for example). Once...
    • Val D.
    • Thread
    • 384.13 asus merlin multiple connections nordvpn openvpn rt-ac86u slow speed udp vpn
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: VPN
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    RT-AC86U and RT-AC68U in Aimesh setup. ethernet backhaul not working

    so i have an rt-ac86u running merlin 384.13 version and acting as aimesh router. also i have a rt-ac68u running on stock 300438445717, acting as an aimesh node. my problem is that although i set the aimesh config to ethernet, it is stuck on 5g connectivity. how can i troubleshoot this? is...
  14. Starrbuck

    My quandary - RT-AC86U or R9000 or ???

    I currently have an ASUS RT-AC86U running Merlin, along with a Netgear X4s R7800 as my backup. I'm really bored with Netgear stock firmware and Voxel firmware, I tried Kong's OpenWrt and it's really young. Merlin on my RT-AC86U has just about everything I like/need and it works well. I have a...
    • Starrbuck
    • Thread
    • 10gbase-t asus link aggregation netgear r7800 r9000 rt-ac86u sfp+ x10 x4s
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Wi-Fi Buying Advice
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    RT-AC86U weird issues

    Hello everyone, Recently I've upgraded my trustworthy RT-N18U to RT-AC86U in order to achieve greater VPN speeds and 5 GHz. I've immediately flashed stable Merlin firmware 384.12, reset it to factory and configured the thing. Wi-Fi is 2.4/5GHz SmartConnect (default settings), ISP is simple...
  16. arrowd

    How is IPv6 DNS server determined by a client?

    I have a problem with IPv6 DNS: I am using Comcast via an ASUS RT-AC86U router with IPv6 enabled. On my LAN I have a Pi-hole on a Raspberry Pi 3B+ and want all DNS requests to go to it either by its IPv4 or IPv6 address. The router WAN IPv4 DNS settings are manually configured for server 1 and 2...
  17. sashabe

    Mount two USB disks by label (RT-AC86U@384.11_2)

    I've bought an RT-AC86U and have 384.11_2 AsusWRT Merlin installed on it. I've got two disks, a HDD and a USB3.0-enabled SSD. The HDD has just one HFS+ partition (sda1, used for Time Machine). The SSD is partitioned into two partitions, one HFS+ (sdb1, used for general file storage) and another...
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    Upgrade to Merlin on my RT-AC86U?

    Hi all, I am thinking of upgrading my RT-AC86U router to the Merlin firmware, but before I do I have a few questions I am hoping the community can help me out with. But before my questions, some information on my usage of the router. I have a Gamer PC and a dedicated server I use as FTP server...
  19. Seth Harman

    Concurrent VPNs with AC86U

    I normally run my AC86U with a single VPN connection running which is utilized by a limited number of clients on my network, all other clients go out unencrypted. I decided to try setting up a second VPN as a catch-all to encrypt all the other clients not locked to the first VPN. This did not go...
  20. qakcn

    IPv6 keep disabled when WAN type is set to "USB"

    I am using Android Phone as USB modem to access Internet. WAN type is set to "USB". On my previous router, Asus RT-AC56U, IPv6 worked fine. I set IPv6 "Connection type" to "Passthrough", and the devices connected to the router could get the IPv6 prefix correctly and access Internet through...
    • qakcn
    • Thread
    • android ipv6 rt-ac86u usb modem usb tethering
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Asuswrt-Merlin
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