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[Feature Request] Add OpenVPN TAP-bridge (transparent ethernet) on routers (ER605/ER7206/ER8411)

wp-fred

2024-01-02 12:06:03 - last edited 2024-01-03 02:38:57

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[Feature Request] Add OpenVPN TAP-bridge (transparent ethernet) on routers (ER605/ER7206/ER8411)

2024-01-02 12:06:03 - last edited 2024-01-03 02:38:57

Dear TP-link,

It would be highly appreciated if TP-link could add OpenVPN tap-bridge functionality. By adding tap-bridge it would become much more easy to build layer 2 networks between multiple locations by using VPN connection(s). OpenVPN has more preference over IPsec/GRE since OpenVPN works better over NAT devices.

I understood for the TP-link AX55 (ADSL router) the OpenVPN with tap-bridge is already implemented. See: Introducing TAP Mode in OpenVPN Server for AX55 V1 Router - Home Network Community (tp-link.com)

So now we would like to have same functionality on ER605/ER7206/ER8411 routers.

For more information about ethernet bridging:
https://openvpn.net/community-resources/ethernet-bridging/

Kind reagards,
wp-fred

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wp-fred

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2024-01-02 12:34:17 - last edited 2024-01-03 02:38:57

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RE:[Feature Request] Add OpenVPN TAP-bridge (transparent ethernet) on routers (ER605/ER7206/ER8411)

2024-01-02 12:34:17 - last edited 2024-01-03 02:38:57

Yes please! We would like to see OpenVPN Bridged-TAP functionality

Clive_A

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Re:[Feature Request] Add OpenVPN TAP-bridge (transparent ethernet) on routers (ER605/ER7206/ER8411)

2024-01-03 02:43:18

Hi @wp-fred

Thanks for your valuable feedback and post here. This request has been forwarded to the developer team for further evaluation.

You can subscribe to the firmware release thread which is pinned on the related page. Or pay attention to our official website where most releases will show up there very soon.

As a reminder, any request will be evaluated by our developer team before it is officially added to the roadmap. That may take some time before you see a release with this feature. If your requested feature is not on high priority or not reported by many people, it may be delayed for more feedback.
(This is not a guarantee that your requested feature will be implemented. Only requests passed the evaluation can be added to the roadmap.)

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2024-04-11 01:09:58

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Re:[Feature Request] Add OpenVPN TAP-bridge (transparent ethernet) on routers (ER605/ER7206/ER8411)

2024-04-11 01:09:58

@Clive_A

When OpenVPN TAP is implemented, I will purchase this product.

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Re:[Feature Request] Add OpenVPN TAP-bridge (transparent ethernet) on routers (ER605/ER7206/ER8411)

2024-04-22 12:38:09

Likewise, I bought this product assuming it was supported. Unless there's a how to using NAT (specifically on managing broadcast device discovery support).