Openwrt 19.07 based Gargoyle

[papka__]

Is it possible to build Gargoyle with support of connection via l2tp to a provider? On OpenWRT used openl2tp-full package which not accessible from default feeds. Tried xl2ltpd, but option not appeared.

[RomanHK]

Is it possible to build Gargoyle with support of connection via l2tp to a provider? On OpenWRT used openl2tp-full package which not accessible from default feeds. Tried xl2ltpd, but option not appeared.

I do not recommend L2TP because of NSA violations. The explanation is here: viewtopic.php?p=54068#p54068

[DJ Lushious]

Is it possible to build Gargoyle with support of connection via l2tp to a provider? On OpenWRT used openl2tp-full package which not accessible from default feeds. Tried xl2ltpd, but option not appeared.

I do not recommend L2TP because of NSA violations. The explanation is here: viewtopic.php?p=54068#p54068

I have to use L2TP for work and Gargoyle just won't play nice.

I understand you don't recommend it, but how can we get it to work in Gargoyle? I don't have a choice, but I don't want to re-flash to a different firmware. I will, if I have to, given the pandemic, but if there was a way in Gargoyle it would be greatly appreciated if that information was shared.

[RomanHK]

I have to use L2TP for work and Gargoyle just won't play nice.

I understand you don't recommend it, but how can we get it to work in Gargoyle? I don't have a choice, but I don't want to re-flash to a different firmware. I will, if I have to, given the pandemic, but if there was a way in Gargoyle it would be greatly appreciated if that information was shared.

Since Gargoyle does not support installing kernel modules (yet), it is completely impossible to start L2TP support manually. Routers with low Flash memory capacity would suffer, so if you want to have L2TP support, you need to compile your own firmware incorporating these protocols - but keep in mind that you need large Flash memory.

[RomanHK]

I understand you don't recommend it, but how can we get it to work in Gargoyle?

You can try the Polish compilation: https://dl.eko.one.pl/gargoyle-pl/, here is partial support for manually installing kernel modules.

However, you must manually configure the protocol over SSH, the GUI may override the settings.

[DJ Lushious]

I have to use L2TP for work and Gargoyle just won't play nice.

I understand you don't recommend it, but how can we get it to work in Gargoyle? I don't have a choice, but I don't want to re-flash to a different firmware. I will, if I have to, given the pandemic, but if there was a way in Gargoyle it would be greatly appreciated if that information was shared.

Since Gargoyle does not support installing kernel modules (yet), it is completely impossible to start L2TP support manually. Routers with low Flash memory capacity would suffer, so if you want to have L2TP support, you need to compile your own firmware incorporating these protocols - but keep in mind that you need large Flash memory.

I had even flashed my router back to LinkSys firmware and still could not connect via L2TP. Is this an inherent limitation in the support of this hardware?

I don't think this matters, but I am trying to connect via L2TP/IPSEC, not PPTP.

[RomanHK]

I had even flashed my router back to LinkSys firmware and still could not connect via L2TP. Is this an inherent limitation in the support of this hardware?

I don't think this matters, but I am trying to connect via L2TP/IPSEC, not PPTP.

For proper function L2TP needs a functional GRE protocol (for some routers the function is called "VPN Passthrough") and therefore it is not easy to start L2TP connection.

EDIT: So maybe not "GRE" but "ESP" and "AH" protocol: https://serverfault.com/questions/45138 ... ipsec-lt2p

... look here: https://forum.turris.cz/t/vpn-server-be ... sec/2339/7

[MickO]

Hello all.
Now running Gargoyle version 1.13.0 on my WR1043ND V2.1 backup router as an AP. Really good and happy so far.
Now for the grunt router.
I'm looking to do the same with my Linksys WRT1200ac. I'm just wondering, dare I try and keep the settings when I upgrade with factory image?
Perhaps it's wiser just to go completely fresh and not attempt it.
If your wondering where I got 1.13.0, it's from the Polish site...
https://dl.eko.one.pl/

[Lantis]

No, the files are definitely not compatible.

[oliver44]

Hello,
@Lantis I want to thank you for your effort in bringing ipv6 compatibility to Gargoyle as well!
I installed the latest version of Gargoyle with IPv6 on my router wrt1900acs v2, the version proposed by you knows IPv6 Dual Stack in PPPoE ( IPv6 dinamic /64 prin DHCPv6 Prefix Delegation (RFC 3769) ) ? https://lantisproject.com/gargoyle_custom/ipv6/
I ask because I also activated ipv6 and it doesn't work...