Surfshark VPN stopped working with update

Surfshark VPN stopped working with update

Surfshark VPN stopped working with update
Surfshark VPN stopped working with update
Sunday - last edited 6 hours ago
Model: Archer BE550  
Hardware Version: V1
Firmware Version: 1.1.1 Build 20241230 rel.20267(5553)

Hello!

 

Unfortunately, I had auto-update enabled on my router, and today the 1.1.1 version was installed on it.

 

My surfshark VPN was working just fine, and now it can't process any traffic no matter if it comes from the wired interface or wireless. I have an Apple TV that is connected through ethernet, and an Android TV via the wireless network, and both lose connectivity when I turn on the VPN. As soon as I turn off the VPN, they recover internet access, but of course with a local IP address.

 

Any help and/or suggestions would be appreciated. This was working well until the update today.

 

Thank you in advance!

 

JO

 

 

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23 hours ago - last edited 6 hours ago

  @sonicwaved Hi Sonic! This is the download link they shared with me. I hope the firmware fixes your problem too! Do let us know.

 

https://tpbeta.com/s/surfshark/download

 

Warm regards,

 

JO

 

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Re:Surfshark VPN stopped working with update
Sunday

  @NetStorm 

 

Hi, it may be possible to revert your firmware manually, check out your support page for Archer BE550 V1 has firmware releases available.

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Re:Surfshark VPN stopped working with update
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  @Muffinman Thank you very much! Will try that! I thought since this appears to be a major release, it wasn't possible to backout to a previous version.

 

JO

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Re:Surfshark VPN stopped working with update
Sunday
if reverting is not possible then I suggest a factory reset and re-add your vpn and fingers crossed it will work.
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  @Muffinman I can confirm reverting is not possible now. I get an "upload error", so I will try what you're suggesting now.

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  @Muffinman I tried the factory reset, and the issue persists after redoing the configuration. So I guess I'm stuck until the issue is officially identified and a fix is released. This is sad.

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Re:Surfshark VPN stopped working with update
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  @NetStorm 

sorry it didn`t work, I assume surfshark vpn profile with your subscription is the same and hasn`t changed, you could raise a ticket here and hopefully get you a fix sorted. 

 

sometimes updates fixes alot of things but break others.

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Re:Surfshark VPN stopped working with update
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  @NetStorm 

 

Hi,

 

I am not a Surfshark user, but I read on their website that they support WireGuard as well as OpenVPN. Have you already tested whether the problem happens with both?

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Re:Surfshark VPN stopped working with update
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  @woozle 

 

good idea, was just looking on the emulated version of the router to see whats available...

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Re:Surfshark VPN stopped working with update
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  @woozle Haven't done so, but will try. Normally I prefer to use Wireguard as it's a much faster protocol and was working just fine, but it's a good idea to test and see.

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Re:Surfshark VPN stopped working with update
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  @woozle @Muffinman Ok, so I tested and even when some speedtest manage to run successfully )but slowly) with OpenVPN, the problem is pretty much the same. No connectivity to YouTube or any streaming apps whatsoever. So I guess it's safe to say this router software release has an issue that needs to be fixed.

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