OpenVPN server fails with FlashRouters active

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PostPosted: Sun May 15, 2022 22:18    Post subject: OpenVPN server fails with FlashRouters active Reply with quote
Hi,
I have a Netgear 8000 with Firmware: DD-WRT v3.0-r48786 std (05/03/22) with OpenVPN Server working and connected. The problem is if I am using Flashrouters to change the location of my router, OpenVPN Server stops and no information is seen. I then have to reset the router without any FlashROuter VPN active to resolve the issue.

I realise there may be a conflict between the two VPNs, but has anyone seen this situation and is there a solutions?

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PostPosted: Mon May 16, 2022 5:45    Post subject: Reply with quote
Moved this thread to the Advanced Networking forum.

The general questions forum is not the right forum for these questions.

See the forum guidelines with helpful tips:
https://forum.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=324087

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PostPosted: Mon May 16, 2022 7:05    Post subject: Reply with quote
I would ask Flash routers for help.

One thing to take note: an OpenVPN server and Client can only function if the VPN client is using some form of Policy Based Routing

General instructions for VPN (a sticky in this forum):
https://forum.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=327398

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PostPosted: Mon May 16, 2022 11:49    Post subject: Reply with quote
If you want to switch between VPN tunnels, there are some examples how to easily do that including a script from @eibgrad in the OpenVPN Client setup guide.

But it is not as convenient as an app on your phone to do that

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PostPosted: Mon May 16, 2022 16:11    Post subject: Reply with quote
egc wrote:
If you want to switch between VPN tunnels, there are some examples how to easily do that including a script from @eibgrad in the OpenVPN Client setup guide.

But it is not as convenient as an app on your phone to do that


Thanks for your response.
I do however believe that Flash routers will not come back because as far as they are concerned their solution works.

The issue I believe is with the dd-wrt firmware. It does not update what is should update post starting the Flashrouter VPN. In the Status page for OpenVPN, where it once had CONNECTION SUCCESS, now and even a long wait, there is nothing.

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PostPosted: Mon May 16, 2022 16:18    Post subject: Reply with quote
No it is not a DDWRT problem, it is up to a third party app to work with current builds.
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PostPosted: Mon May 16, 2022 16:23    Post subject: Reply with quote
Last I knew, FlashRouters does not use current releases of DD-WRT and are usually grossly behind the power curve. You can probably search the forum and see for yourself. Can't blame DD-WRT end if they do not keep up with current development diligently.
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PostPosted: Mon May 16, 2022 17:16    Post subject: Reply with quote
bobby121418 wrote:
The issue I believe is with the dd-wrt firmware.

egc wrote:
No it is not a DDWRT problem, it is up to a third party app to work with current builds.

egc says it best, and to add to his statement on a previous reply to this thread, and to reinforce the statement, you should go ask FlashRouters team for support with their products.

As you yourself noted and this is key piece of the puzzle, only when you introduce flashrouters anything it goes tits up. This is the definition of not dd-wrt related.

egc is who I personally consider the tunneling expert (OpenVPN/Wireguard) both as a user and developer who has submitted patches to that end, so I defer to his higher knowledge in this area, if he says its not DD-WRT, its not DD-WRT.

Also consider upgrading DD-WRT to a supported version currently 48886.

Thank you in advance for your understanding.

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