TL-ER7206 v1.0 (Firmware 1.4.2 Build 20240618) – WireGuard Client option missing in Standalone Mode

TL-ER7206 v1.0 (Firmware 1.4.2 Build 20240618) – WireGuard Client option missing in Standalone Mode

TL-ER7206 v1.0 (Firmware 1.4.2 Build 20240618) – WireGuard Client option missing in Standalone Mode
TL-ER7206 v1.0 (Firmware 1.4.2 Build 20240618) – WireGuard Client option missing in Standalone Mode
Sunday - last edited Tuesday
Model: ER7206 (TL-ER7206)  
Hardware Version: V1
Firmware Version: 1.4.2 Build 20240618

Hello everyone,

I am utilizing a TL-ER7206 hardware version V1.0 operating in Standalone mode (not integrated into Omada Controller).
I have updated to the latest firmware: 1.4.2 Build 20240618 Rel.63827.

Issue:
In VPN → WireGuard → Interfaces → Add, I have only the Server fields.
No dropdown option for selecting Server/Client, hence no WireGuard Client option at all.

But:

OpenVPN Client DOES appear, so VPN client mode does work in general.

The 1.4.x firmware changelog does mention that WireGuard Client support was included.

Troubleshooting, which I've already attempted:

Full factory reset (did NOT restore any backup)

Various browsers / Incognito / clearing browser cache

Manually re-flashing 1.4.2 firmware again

Numerous reboots

Verified hardware version is V1.0

Verified, I'm surely in Standalone mode

Still no sign of WireGuard Client anywhere in the interface.

Questions I have:
Is WireGuard Client supported on ER7206 V1.0 Standalone mode at all?

If yes, why isn't the option present even after reset and re-flashing?

If no, why does the firmware changelog indicate WireGuard Client was added?

Will future firmware (e.g. 1.5.x) allow WireGuard Client to be enabled in Standalone mode on V1.0 hardware?

My application is straightforward: I need the router to tunnel OUT via a WireGuard VPN provider (client mode) and thereafter employ policy routing for certain LAN devices — exactly like OpenVPN Client does today.

Currently, it seems like the feature is being promoted in the firmware but isn't yet supported on this hardware under standalone mode.

Would be grateful for an official clarification from TP-Link.

Cheers!

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Re:TL-ER7206 v1.0 (Firmware 1.4.2 Build 20240618) – WireGuard Client option missing in Standalone Mode-Solution
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  @ultimatex 

 

There is no client mode on Wireguard, if you are going to connect to another Wireguard server you have to configure this manually in wireguard/peers configuration, there is no import of a Wireguard configuration file.

There are two tabs, one called Wireguard and one called Peers here is all the configuration you need.

 

Note there is no policy route yet so connecting to another Wireguard server can be problematic, it works best between two Omada devices or as a Wireguard server for your network.

 

 

in these two tabs you configure everything

 

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Re:TL-ER7206 v1.0 (Firmware 1.4.2 Build 20240618) – WireGuard Client option missing in Standalone Mode
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  @ultimatex 

Hi, I'm joining too.

I have an ER7206 v1. And I also have the option to ONLY create a VPN Wireguard server.

Even if I enter the data in the peer to my server at home, it connects, but I can't get into my network. (But Last Handshake is active..)

The same with the ER605 v.2.0 gateway. :-(
it also can't work as a client :-(

 

... I have the official current FW everywhere.

 

Thank you

ER707-M2 v1.20, ER7206 v1, ER605 v2.0,OC220,TL-SG2428P,EAP235,225,115 Wall.
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Re:TL-ER7206 v1.0 (Firmware 1.4.2 Build 20240618) – WireGuard Client option missing in Standalone Mode
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I hope we get a clear response from TP Link official explaining this case
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Re:TL-ER7206 v1.0 (Firmware 1.4.2 Build 20240618) – WireGuard Client option missing in Standalone Mode
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  @ultimatex We'll see. I've now managed to connect the house, but unfortunately only with this guide: https://community.tp-link.com/en/business/forum/topic/603600

But the problem is that if I enter 0.0.0.0/0, all traffic logically goes through my internet at home :-( which is wrong.

 

 

ER707-M2 v1.20, ER7206 v1, ER605 v2.0,OC220,TL-SG2428P,EAP235,225,115 Wall.
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Sunday - last edited Tuesday

  @ultimatex 

 

There is no client mode on Wireguard, if you are going to connect to another Wireguard server you have to configure this manually in wireguard/peers configuration, there is no import of a Wireguard configuration file.

There are two tabs, one called Wireguard and one called Peers here is all the configuration you need.

 

Note there is no policy route yet so connecting to another Wireguard server can be problematic, it works best between two Omada devices or as a Wireguard server for your network.

 

 

in these two tabs you configure everything

 

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Re:TL-ER7206 v1.0 (Firmware 1.4.2 Build 20240618) – WireGuard Client option missing in Standalone Mode
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  @MR.S 

 

Hi, I think we misunderstood each other. Nobody wants automatic setup for Wireguard via a configuration file... It is clear that the Wireguard client has to be configured manually..

P.S. I ran the client on an old Mikrotik AP that was lying around in my office ( MikroTik hAP ac2 ) in a moment. It immediately connected to my home Wireguard server.

 

It's a shame that TP Link can't do this yet :-( Hopefully it will help eventually when they release new firmware with Wireguard "Client mode" support :-)

 

ER707-M2 v1.20, ER7206 v1, ER605 v2.0,OC220,TL-SG2428P,EAP235,225,115 Wall.
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