As of DD-WRT v.24 SP1, it is now possible to set up DD-WRT as an OpenVPN appliance using only the web-based GUI. It is no longer necessary to issue shell commands, or to echo quoted certificates and config files using a shell script.
However, I am having trouble following it because it does have lots of shell commands to run.
If I simply enable the server, I get the certs and the TLS Auth key, but when checking the logs, I see this error:
Code:
daemon.err openvpn[7970]: Options error: You must define TUN/TAP device (--dev)
So, is there an updated guide to get OpenVPN working on my version? Or to which version should I upgrade? I don't want to brick the router
The device wiki lacks upgrade information; specifically where to download the latest firmware. The router database "downloads" page is not updated, not current, supported devices have been added since it was last updated, the list goes on and on.
https://ftp.dd-wrt.com/dd-wrtv2/downloads/betas/2023/ _________________ "The woods are lovely, dark and deep,
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep." - Robert Frost
"I am one of the noticeable ones - notice me" - Dale Frances McKenzie Bozzio
DD-WRT has been in perpetual beta since 2008. A human-readable changelog or release notes blurb doesn't necessarily exist unless you're keen enough to decipher the developer's code repository commit messages. I know, the shock and horror. Get used to it or not.
Or take your risk with stock firmware which is always "production ready" <lol> _________________ "The woods are lovely, dark and deep,
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep." - Robert Frost
"I am one of the noticeable ones - notice me" - Dale Frances McKenzie Bozzio
Joined: 18 Mar 2014 Posts: 12834 Location: Netherlands
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2023 6:11 Post subject:
Just use the latest build (as of now 52217) but but per the Forum Guide lines:
Quote:
13. Before uploading a new build to your router, research the build by looking in the build threads.
This is an example of a build thread for build 47495 for Broadcom routers:
https://forum.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=330346
Search build threads with the search function and search on build number
(i.e. use *r47090*, select "Search for all terms")
Chrome or Chromium based browsers can be problematic when accessing the DD-WRT webUI,
especially when upgrading. Consider using Internet Explorer, Waterfox Classic, Pale Moon,
Firefox, or Firefox ESR.
14. Use the build threads from the former step to report success or problems.
When you upgraded via webUI, did you select "reset to defaults" on the firmware upgrade page? This is known to be problematic and soft brick the router. You may wish to try resetting prior to firmware upgrade or upgrade via TFTP, then reset and reconfigure from scratch. There are a lot of development-related changes that your previous config may have created issues. Only way to know for sure is to attach a USB-TTL 3.3V shifting serial adapter to the serial pin header (if installed, or after pins have been installed) to see where it stops booting/bricks. _________________ "The woods are lovely, dark and deep,
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep." - Robert Frost
"I am one of the noticeable ones - notice me" - Dale Frances McKenzie Bozzio
"When you upgraded via webUI, did you select "reset to defaults" on the firmware upgrade page? This is known to be problematic and soft brick the router".
It's about time this was removed from the ui. _________________ Netgear R7800 PPPoE Main Router
Network IPV4 - Isolated Vlan's with IoT Devices. Unifi AC-Pro x 3 AP's, Router Wi-Fi Disabled. OVPN Server With Paid Commercial Wireguard Client's. Gateway Mode, DNSMasq, Static Leases & DHCP, Pi-Hole DNS & Running Unbound.
No one can build you the bridge on which you, and only you, must cross the river of life!
I can't say I remember if I checked the box to restore defaults or not. I don't think I checked it as I wanted my setting to be preserved as much as possible.
Also, when i unbricked it, all previous settings (except some UI CSS styling) were fully restored; so no reset happened.
As a side note, I pretty much gave up on upgrading this router for now. I am getting a newer router that supports Wire Guard out of the box (and for other reasons), and I might just keep the Linksys as-is as backup / extra AP.