Multiple VPN client instance

[angolight]

Hi,

I noticed I can create up to 5 instances of vpn clients. I am using OpenVPN clients btw.
All these 5 vpn clients seem to be able to be turned on and run at the same time.

My questions are:
- How do you determine which client will be used ? It seems to me the lower numbered client will used. (?)
Can I configure it such that asus will randomly pick one for new session every time.
- If one client is down, will asus/merlin automatically use the other available vpn clients ?

thanks

 

[Xentrk]

Hi,

I noticed I can create up to 5 instances of vpn clients. I am using OpenVPN clients btw.
All these 5 vpn clients seem to be able to be turned on and run at the same time.

My questions are:
- How do you determine which client will be used ? It seems to me the lower numbered client will used. (?)
Can I configure it such that asus will randomly pick one for new session every time.
- If one client is down, will asus/merlin automatically use the other available vpn clients ?

thanks

You need to enable Policy Rules or Policy Rules (Strict) on the OpenVPN Client screen and define what devices will use the VPN. See Policy Rule Routing on Asuswrt-Merlin for an explanation.

 

[angolight]

Thank you for the response.
Yes I am using the Policy Rules. However, the policy rule can only specify 'VPN', not specific instances.
The doc says vpn instance#1 has higher priority than instance #2 and so forth. So I am guessing even though multiple instances are active, only one is being used.
Also, if the 1st instance has connectivity problem, will the router automatically switch to the next instance ?

 

[Val D.]

So I am guessing even though multiple instances are active, only one is being used.

Client 1:
- Computer X
- Computer Y
- Computer Z

Client 2:
- Phone Y
- Tablet Z
- Camera in the bathroom

This is how you can use different OpenVPN clients running in the same time.

 

[royarcher]

Client 1:
- Computer X
- Computer Y
- Computer Z

Client 2:
- Phone Y
- Tablet Z
- Camera in the bathroom

This is how you can use different OpenVPN clients running in the same time.

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[angolight]

That's what I am trying to setup actually. However as I said previously, how do you reference vpn instance #1, #2 etc, as I can't see option to do this on the UI.
Do you have to do this via command line configs ?

If you have some simple config examples, please share it. Thanks.

 

[Val D.]

how do you reference vpn instance

Every OpenVPN Client has Rules section at the bottom. List the devices associated with this client there. Tested, working.

 

[angolight]

Got it. I will test it out. Thanks for the clarification!