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    VPN Users DB\Table needs to be rebuilt often

    Router: RT-AX86U Ver.386.3_2 I have had this issue over the past couple of ver. iterations where my VPN users encounter a soft auth error. The only fix is to remove and re-add their profiles to the VPN settings. Not sure what the cause is, or if it's connected to any other actions on my end...
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    AC1900 used solely as wired VPN for Apple TV?

    Until this morning I had ADSL. Today, I finally got fiber (yay!) When i had ADSL, I had an ASUS AC1900 router attached to my internet company modem/router. I had uploaded (flashed?) expressVPN firmware to the router and had it working quite perfectly. It was programmed to activate VPN to the...
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    VPN Kill Switch Doesn't Work Temporarily Immediately After Rebooting

    I'm running Merlin 386.3_2 on an RT-AC68U. I'm using the OpenVPN client with it set to connect when booted. The kill switch is enabled, and all internet traffic is set to be redirected over the VPN. I've noticed that traffic is allowed to go over the WAN immediately after rebooting for a short...
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    Dual VPN, client and server on same router

    OK all you routing geniuses I have a RT-AC68R running the newest Merlin Firmware, and I am half way to my dream setup I currently have a OPEN VPN server running amazing well and my phones can easily access all my files and network resources. I also have a Proton VPN instance set up on my Router...
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    Solved RT-AX86U OpenVPN Server clients can ping+ssh but no web UI

    Hi All, I'm looking for some help with OpenVPN on my new RT-AX86U running current Marlin 386.3_2 (Which just replaced a Linksys WRT3200ACM that I had OpenVPN server working perfect on with OpenWRT). The main issue I am facing is that when I connect to the VPN (I have only attempted connecting...
  6. macster2075

    OpenVpn help

    Hi, Trying to setup OpenVpn and need some help. So far I have set it up and downloaded the OpenVpn app on my iPhone XR installed the config file. I can connect to the vpn as long as I am on Wifi, but not if I get on phone data. Not sure what I am missing. I have tried selecting Internet Only and...
  7. Krisbik

    ASUS RT-AC66U, OpenVpn logs

    Hello everyone, dear friends! I apologize for my English because I don't know it well! Please tell me, I have a model of router "ASUS RT-AC66U" in it I configure "OpenVpnServer" for my Boss at work. I would like to disable logs (any information) when connecting to 'OpenVpnServer'. Now I see...
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    Slow speed on devices NOT using OpenVPN.

    Hi, I'm having an odd issue with my network. Currently i have: RT-AC86U: 386.3_2 Connected to a router in modem mode using single WAN. OpenVPN set up, VPN provider PIA VPN director rule linking one client (laptop) to 1 VPN interface which is set to start on boot of router. If there is any...
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    YazFi Create bridge with Port 4 for VPN

    I am using an Asus RT-AC68U running 386.3_2. I want to announce two SSID's. One with and the other without the VPN tunnel. Let's say SSID1 is 'NoVPN' and it is bound to eth1 and eth2 (2.4 and 5 GHz), and SSID2 is 'VPN' and it is bound to wl0.1 and wl1.1. I would like to separate Port 4 (1)...
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    Malfunctioning kill switch (RT-AC68U)

    I have a VPN client configured on my router and it works fine until there is an "idle period" (i.e. at night). After a couple of hours of network inactivity the VPN "disconnects", the external IP becomes "unknown" and the connection goes directly to the ISP. Even though the kill switch is active...
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    How do I configure my OpenVPN server on my Asus router to allow spacific use by different clients

    I have set up a OpenVPN server on my Asus RT-AX82U router (Firmware version 3.0.0.4.386_45375) and it has automatically generated a Client.opvn file. But how do I now alter this file to allow certain access to my net work? I have a couple of servers, which also contain web services, and some...
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    Novice Question on VLAN and VPN

    Hi everyone, I am trying to get my computers within the various VLANs in my office to access a NAS on a remote site, as shown in the attached diagram. The office network is properly setup with all VLANs able to access the internet and ping each other. Currently, I have successfully established...
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    RT-AC5300 RT-AC88U issues connecting PPTP VPN Server

    Hi all, There is an issue with connecting to a PPTP VPN Server, which is located in the router's network, starting with FW version 386.2_4 and UP. The last known working version is 386.2_2. We have tested with router models RT-AC5300 and RT-AC88U. On all versions PPTP VPN Passthrough is enabled...
  14. terminator

    VPN client and killswitch

    I am using AX68u on 386.3_2. I have the VPN client setup and 1 IP/machine is set to route all traffic through it. "Killswitch - Block routed clients if tunnel goes down" is checked. Now, if I change the VPN server IP address to put it in an error state, killswitch works correctly and the...
  15. ExtremeFiretop

    spdMerlin VPN + Cake + SpdMerlin (VPN Graph not updating on WebUI)

    Hey @Jack Yaz, I really appreciate the fast response on the last question I posted. (Sorry for double posting, the original thread was locked due to being 6+ months old or having 500+ comments apparently... I tried to reply first, I promise!) Is it possible there is a new bug in version 4.4.1...
  16. gspannu

    VPN Client Director DNS Filter - Guidance needed for simple setup

    Need some assistance on setting up VPN Director/ VPN Client. Current setup: - Router: ASUS RT-AX88U running latest 386.3 - Add-ons: Diversion - I have about 12 clients connected (Ethernet & WifI) WAN: - Connect to DNS Server automatically (so is using the ISP servers) LAN: - DNS Filter: ON/...
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    VLAN and VLAN Tagging with RT-AC86U

    I have two VLANS, one for the regular ISP connection and one for the VPN. I want the 86U to connect to the switch using 802.1Q VLAN Tagging and then create two separate SSID's, one for each VLAN. ¿Is that possible? I would appreciate a pointer. You can get technical! Thanks and regards,
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    Which DNS Do You Use? And other newb queries.

    Hi y'all. I was referred from reddit. I am a new to merlin and not a very advanced user. I bought a AC86u and install merlin. I will eventually install diversion when I find a 2GB usb stick. I was wondering what DNS you all use? I was looking at the list at privacytools.io, and tried one of the...
  19. Sky

    HELP: VPN client can't connect to RT-AC87R after FW update

    The VPN client on my beloved but aged Toshiba laptop has stopped working, but the clients on other laptops and desktops continue working well. The Toshiba VPN client has worked for years now without any problems and no changes were made to the client nor host VPN settings. The Toshiba and the...
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    Understanding what VPN Port Forwarding does locally

    I use a VPN service provider (similar to NordVPN etc), which offers port forwarding (opening ports). My understanding is that this is beneficial for some applications, such as BitTorrent. However, I am trying to understand what the functionality of opening ports actually accomplishes...
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