VPN on Linksys WRT1900ACv2 (DDWRT) not tunneling

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sublime514
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 23, 2022 17:03    Post subject: VPN on Linksys WRT1900ACv2 (DDWRT) not tunneling Reply with quote
Firmware: DD-WRT v3.0-r44715 (11/03/20)

I have Linksys WRT1900ACv2 and configured it as WAP using the Access Point (AP) instructions from the following link (Normal Version Same Subnet):

https://wiki.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Wireless_Access_Point

Then I configured my PIA subscription using their guide (whichever can be applied). VPN connects but it does not tunnel. Please help.


P.S. It works as a normal router connected to the router provided by my ISP.
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egc
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 23, 2022 17:31    Post subject: Reply with quote
Your build is old and outdated.

Current build is 50176.

After upgrade reset to defaults and put settings in manually, never restore from a backup (to different build)

OpenVPN documentation is a sticky in this forum:
https://forum.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=327398

You need the Client setup guide which also has a paragraph about running a client on a WAP

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sublime514
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 23, 2022 17:56    Post subject: Reply with quote
egc wrote:
Your build is old and outdated.

Current build is 50176.

After upgrade reset to defaults and put settings in manually, never restore from a backup (to different build)

OpenVPN documentation is a sticky in this forum:
https://forum.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=327398

You need the Client setup guide which also has a paragraph about running a client on a WAP



I will follow your suggestions and will post an update for the result. Thank you!
sublime514
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 25, 2022 14:13    Post subject: Reply with quote
egc wrote:
Your build is old and outdated.

Current build is 50176.

After upgrade reset to defaults and put settings in manually, never restore from a backup (to different build)

OpenVPN documentation is a sticky in this forum:
https://forum.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=327398

You need the Client setup guide which also has a paragraph about running a client on a WAP


Just want to ask as a follow up question. After I set this up using your recommendation above, I should apply the settings from PIA, whichever is applicable, is this correct?
egc
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 25, 2022 14:38    Post subject: Reply with quote
Just import the OpenVPN .conf file from PIA with the import client utility (bottom of the page) usually that is all you have to do nowadays.

If that does not work send a screenshot of your settings and screenshot of the OpenVPN Status page

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sublime514
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 25, 2022 14:56    Post subject: Reply with quote
egc wrote:
Just import the OpenVPN .conf file from PIA with the import client utility (bottom of the page) usually that is all you have to do nowadays.

If that does not work send a screenshot of your settings and screenshot of the OpenVPN Status page


Sorry but on what particular part of the settings page should I find that "import client utility" option (a screenshot might help)? I have not upgraded my build yet and just wanted to make sure I have all the information needed before I proceed. Thanks in advance.
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 25, 2022 15:35    Post subject: Reply with quote
On the openvpn client setup.

Of course only after you have Upgraded.

Described in the OpenVPN Client setup guide.

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Install guide R7800/XR500: https://forum.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=320614
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sublime514
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 25, 2022 16:58    Post subject: Reply with quote
egc wrote:
On the openvpn client setup.

Of course only after you have Upgraded.

Described in the OpenVPN Client setup guide.



Thank you, will now proceed with this. Wink
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 25, 2022 19:07    Post subject: Reply with quote
yep PIA guide is outdated by long time if you struggle i use pia will share some settings Smile
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TP-Link WR740Nv1 ---DD-WRT 55179 WAP
TP-Link WR1043NDv2 -DD-WRT 55303 Gateway/DoT,Forced DNS,AP Isolation,Ad-Block,Firewall
TP-Link WR1043NDv2 -DD-WRT 55303 Gateway/DoT,Forced DNS,Ad-Block,Firewall,x4VLAN,VPN
TP-Link WR1043NDv2 -Gargoyle OS 1.15.x AP,DNS,QoS,Quotas
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Netgear R7800 --DD-WRT 55363 Gateway/DoT,AD-Block,Forced DNS,AP&Net Isolation,x3VLAN,Firewall,Vanilla
Netgear R9000 --DD-WRT 55363 Gateway/DoT,AD-Block,AP Isolation,Firewall,Forced DNS,x2VLAN,Vanilla
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Netgear R7000 --DD-WRT 55363 Gateway/SmartDNS/DoH,AD-Block,Firewall,Forced DNS,x3VLAN,VPN
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sublime514
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 25, 2022 21:34    Post subject: Reply with quote
Alozaros wrote:
yep PIA guide is outdated by long time if you struggle i use pia will share some settings Smile


Some set backs so I may have to do this in the following days but I will appreciate if you can share those settings with me. Thanks in advance.
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