In my setup (ASUS N66 router - stock firmware), I use the Open VPN SERVER to connect securely TO my network (when I am away from it).
Then, when home (in my network), I use NordVPN CLIENT to change/hide my location when using various programs (think Kodi streaming).
You can't really use both at once (I just tried this from work.....I open VPN'ed to home (server), and then turned on Nord VPN (client) ...but that messed up my inbound connection).
Both have their "use" purposes, but as I see it, just not at the same time....
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Off Topic - Apologies:
BSR - question for you. I used to be able to SSH into my Asus router and send command line instructions. Stuff like "service start_vpnclient1" or "service stop_vpnclient1".
With a recent ASUS firmware upgrade, command line instruction no longer work (you have to use the web GUI only - as told to me by ASUS support).
Can you tell me if the Merlin DD-WRT firmware STILL allows for the command line control of start/stopping the VPN clients? If so, I will ditch the stock firmware for MERLIN.
Then, when home (in my network), I use NordVPN CLIENT to change/hide my location when using various programs (think Kodi streaming).
You can't really use both at once (I just tried this from work.....I open VPN'ed to home (server), and then turned on Nord VPN (client) ...but that messed up my inbound connection).
Both have their "use" purposes, but as I see it, just not at the same time....
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Off Topic - Apologies:
BSR - question for you. I used to be able to SSH into my Asus router and send command line instructions. Stuff like "service start_vpnclient1" or "service stop_vpnclient1".
With a recent ASUS firmware upgrade, command line instruction no longer work (you have to use the web GUI only - as told to me by ASUS support).
Can you tell me if the Merlin DD-WRT firmware STILL allows for the command line control of start/stopping the VPN clients? If so, I will ditch the stock firmware for MERLIN.