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  1. M

    ASUS Router [AC53U] is blocking smb access from remote source [outside LAN]

    I found that my AC53U is blocking SMB access from remote source. Is there any way to re-open it to outside? My situation: My Home: AC53U LAN Network: 192.168.3.0/24 USB HDD plugged in, SMB enabled, FTP enabled Acts as a VPN client of my mum's home [site-to-site] My Mum's Home: AC86U LAN...
  2. pmcarrion

    Disable IPv6 when connected to VPN

    My ISP provides a native IPv6 connection. I also use Asuswrt-Merlin's VPN client with VPN Director. However, when enabling the VPN client, only the IPv4 address is changed and the IPv6 address is leaked. This is expected as the Asuswrt-Merlin VPN client doesn't support IPv6. I would like the...
  3. neemasa

    My country censors the internet; Does a VPN client work well on dual wan setup?

    Hi My knowledge of networking is limited. I apologize if my questions sound immature. About four months ago, I bought an RT-AX88U, and I love this router. It's easy to set up and works reliably. I live in Iran, and the internet censorship is horrible here. Because of that, we use VPN. I have...
  4. Inrumpo

    Solved Exclusive DNS leads to all VPN connections blocked

    Hello community! I'm experiencing a weird and annoying issue. I hope that I'll find some help here. Since I don't know the cause of my issue, I'm posting this one in the VPN section of the forum. Environment: Asus RT-AC86u Router Asus WRT Merlin 386.7_2 amtm 3.3 Skynet 7.2.8 (only script...
  5. Chenks

    use VPN for specific traffic only?

    i've got an RT-AX88U running merlin. Synology NAS running various docker containers. this is what i am trying to achieve but unsure if it's possible. i have a surfshark VPN account (possibly changing that over to PIA) and can set it up on the router no problems, however i only want to route...
  6. B

    VPN Question

    Two months ago I replaced my aging Google Mesh Routers with an ASUS RT-AX68U Router. I absolutely love it! I also do a lot of streaming. I have a NVIDIA Shield connected by Ethernet to one of the ASUS ports. I also use NordVPN on my Laptop, Cellphones, and NVIDIA Shield. Recently I loaded the...
  7. Luizlp10

    Reissue OPENVPN certificates

    Hi. Is there a (safe)way to reissue certificates for my VPN server on a RT-AC86U, on Merlin 386.5_2, with a more secure signature? After I upgraded from Ubuntu 20.04 to 22.04 I have an Openssl error saying that my certificate is too weak and I am not able to connect to my VPN server from CLI or...
  8. F

    RT-AX89X Cannot import .ovpn file (file format or path is invalid)

    I have currently using RT-AX89X with firmware version 3.0.0.4.386_47191. I tried to import the .ovpn file provided by my VPN provider. However, no matter how I try, the system always shows "file format or path is invalid" when I try to import the file. I have tried with different browsers as...
  9. secondl1ght

    Possible to enable multiple VPNs and dynamically select the fastest?

    Hello :wave: As the title eludes to - is it possible to setup multiple OpenVPN clients (up to 5) and then select a device to route through the VPNs, but have it dynamically select whichever VPN is the fastest? So if for example, if the VPN you are connected with fails entirely or is very slow...
  10. J

    IP isn't changing when connected to the VPN

    Hi All, I have an OpenVPN profile that I've created on my asus rt-ac86u. If I connect to the VPN and then view my IP Address it's still showing the external IP of the network the device is on and not the VPN's IP. I've been told I need to check the VPN settings and there should be a tick-box to...
  11. D

    Merlin 386.5.2 bug: OpenVPN Server does not start after router restart (scheduled restart, explicit restart, or power reset)

    I run Merlin 386.5.2 on Asus RT-AC88U. I configured it to automatically reboot once every 24 hours. I noticed that sometimes after the reboot, the OpenVPN Server does not start, and I cannot connect to the VPN, but I can still log into the router. In this case, even rebooting the router manually...
  12. J

    asus rt-ac86u vpn isn't working and showing my WAN IP

    Hi All, I had the VPN working well on my asus rt-ac86u but after a new router install from Virgin Media and some hard resets later to fix other issues, I'm now left with a VPN that doesn't work. I use the OpenVPN option in the router to create the profile and I've noticed that it's now...
  13. zer0bitz

    ASUS RT-AX56U L2PT VPN

    Is there anyway to enable L2PT VPN server on Asus RT-AX56U? I have enabled PPTP and OpenVPN server for my family members to connect. OpenVPN server is for mobile devices and few computers, but PPTP server is for only one router to connect from outside. Should I even have it enabled because its...
  14. D

    Gateway to Gateway VPN setup

    I am trying to setup a gateway to gateway VPN between a linksys LRT224 and Linksys LRT214. One is connected using a static IP while the other is connected to a Netgear R6900 wireless router LAN port with DNS enabled and is connected to a cable modem with a dynamic IP assigned by the ISP. Can...
  15. C

    Extend AiMesh - router suggestions

    Hi All Signed up to the site as I’ve come across it multiple times over the last 12 months from random googling. Some awesome information I’m currently running AX6100, one connected to my ISP modem, the other two floors down in the living room (wireless backend). Performance wise it’s been...
  16. comcomson

    Unable to get my Guest Wifi with VPN enabled go through Diversion and Block Ads

    I have enabled Guest Wi-Fi with YazFi for VPN connection (managed my VPNMGR). But at the same time I am using Diversion to block Ads. Diversion works perfectly on normal LAN/WiFi but seems not working with Guest WiFi. What I have tried: 1. deactivate use force DNS, per...
  17. gil80

    Is it possible to install WireGuard VPN?

    My router is the AX88U using Merlin 386.5_2 firmware. I would like to incorporate WireGuard in the GUI VPN section. Is it possible? Would you recommend against it?
  18. T

    YazFi Asuswrt-Merlin and Yazfi - Separate VPN on SSID with AiMesh

    Hi Community, Im hoping someone can help me solve what I would imagine is a simple problem. Im open to all ideas. I have three Asus Routers running 385 firmware. 1 RT-AC88U and 2 RT-AC68U'w. They are running AiMesh, with ethernet backhaul. All is working fine. SSID1 : Internet over WAN...
  19. C

    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...
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