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WireGuard VPN Only Gives Local Network Access – Unusable Internet

WireGuard VPN Only Gives Local Network Access – Unusable Internet
WireGuard VPN Only Gives Local Network Access – Unusable Internet
2025-04-05 12:46:54 - last edited a week ago
Tags: #VPN #Network Connectivity #WireGuard
Model: Archer AX53  
Hardware Version: V1
Firmware Version: 1.4.1 Build 20250213 rel.38795(5553)

Hi everyone,

 

I’ve been struggling to get my WireGuard VPN server working properly. I’ve tested both the latest official firmware and pre-release versions(1.4.1 Build 20250213), but the issue persists.

Here’s what’s happening:

 

  • Connection works – I can connect to the VPN successfully.

  • LAN access works – I can reach local devices without problems.

  • Internet access fails – Websites either don’t load at all or only partially load before stalling.

  • Ping & DNS seem fine 

 

For comparison, OpenVPN (UDP) works flawlessly under the same conditions. I’ve also tried lowering the MTU, changing ports, but no luck.

Has anyone else faced this issue? Am I missing something obvious?

Thanks in advance for any help!

 

 

I have found this post from another user who has the exact same problem that I'm having . https://community.tp-link.com/en/home/forum/topic/730864?replyId=1473548

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Re:WireGuard VPN Only Gives Local Network Access – Unusable Internet-Solution
a week ago - last edited a week ago

  @Jic

Jickson_Davis wrote

  @jaguar402 

Glad to know it's been working for you. Can you share what version of the firmware you are running?

Versión actual del firmware

1.5.1 Build 20250721 rel.87654kson_Davis 

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Re:WireGuard VPN Only Gives Local Network Access – Unusable Internet
2025-04-07 09:06:07 - last edited 2025-07-30 17:20:31

Hi@Jickson_Davis,

 

Thank you for reporting your issue to our community.

 

For your issue, please help collect the following information:

  • Who is your VPN provider? What country/region is the client located in? Please make sure you have completed the configuration correctly (you can check whether the username and password are entered correctly)
  • Please confirm whether the VPN server is working properly. You can set up VPN clients with the same configuration information on different devices to access the VPN server for testing.
  • If other clients can access the VPN server normally, please help collect the system logs and backups of the router:

How to view and save System Log of TP-Link wireless router

How to create and restore from a backup file on your TP-Link Router

You can send the information above to email support.forum@tp-link.com, attaching [Forum ID 790348] and details, and we will have a dedicated person to assist in analysis and follow-up.

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Re:WireGuard VPN Only Gives Local Network Access – Unusable Internet
2025-07-30 17:19:56

  @Joseph-TP 

 

The suggestions given by the support team was generic and has not fixed the issue. Not sure why this message was tagged as the recommended solution to this problem.

 

The most wierd thing is that openvpn works perfectly fine with expected speeds. When I connect using wireguard, maybe I can load one webpage or two before it chokes out and completely stops working.

 

There are other people having the exact same problem in reddit and tplink forums so I don't think this is a one-off issue that just affects me.

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Re:WireGuard VPN Only Gives Local Network Access – Unusable Internet
2025-07-31 11:06:55 - last edited 2025-07-31 16:12:32

Jickson_Davis escribió

Hola a todos,

 

He estado luchando para que mi servidor VPN WireGuard funcione correctamente. He probado tanto el último firmware oficial como las versiones previas al lanzamiento(1.4.1 Construcción 20250213), pero el problema persiste.

Esto es lo que está pasando:

 

  • La conexión funciona – Puedo conectarme a la VPN correctamente.

  • El acceso a la LAN funciona – Puedo acceder a dispositivos locales sin problemas.

  • El acceso a Internet falla – Los sitios web no se cargan en absoluto o solo se cargan parcialmente antes de detenerse.

  • El ping y el DNS parecen estar bien 

 

A modo de comparación, OpenVPN (UDP) funciona perfectamente en las mismas condiciones. También intenté reducir la MTU, cambiar los puertos, pero no tuve suerte.

¿Alguien más se ha enfrentado a este problema? ¿Me estoy perdiendo algo obvio?

¡Gracias de antemano por cualquier ayuda!

 

 

Encontré esta publicación de otro usuario que tiene exactamente el mismo problema que yo. https://community.tp-link.com/en/home/forum/topic/730864?replyId=1473548

Pues lo dicho por el compañero،tengo el mismo problema con el mismo enrutador y el caso es que con OVPN  no ocurre esto،resulta que el soporte técnico de tp-link me dice que el hardware de este router igual no es compatible con Wireguard, entonces para que habilitan la esa opción.Saludos@Jickson_Davis 

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Re:WireGuard VPN Only Gives Local Network Access – Unusable Internet
2025-08-01 02:51:56

Hi@Jickson_Davis ,

It has been more than three months since our last reply. I marked it as Recommended Solution to provide reference for other users.

Is your issue still the same? I noticed your case was previously transferred to engineering with the ID TKID250414103.

Have you been keeping the engineering team updated on the situation to ensure progress?

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Re:WireGuard VPN Only Gives Local Network Access – Unusable Internet
2025-08-01 02:56:21

Hello@jaguar402 ,

Welcome to our community.

According to the translation of Google Translate, your question is that WireGuard VPN doesn't work on the router. If there is any discrepancy, please describe it in English.

May I know what troubleshooting you have done? You can see that Archer AX53 V1 already supports Wireguard VPN: Pre-release Firmware for Archer AX53/AX58 Supports EasyMesh in AP Mode, Ethernet Backhaul, ECO Mode

 

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Re:WireGuard VPN Only Gives Local Network Access – Unusable Internet
3 weeks ago

  @Joseph-TP 

Hi,

 

Yes, I have followed through all the steps they suggested. I created a client configuration and shared with them for testing( I have deleted it since). I think I also shared my entire router configuration as a generated backup file. They couldn't find what the issue was.

 

Finally they asked to remote into my system and check the settings. I couldn't do that since I don't have physical access to the router( I connect to it through a vpn hosted on a rpi). And I guess I lost faith in their ability to help me at that point. What more information that is not in the backup file and client.conf file could they find by remoting into my system.

 

The fact that openvpn works perfectly is what is wierd for me. Also wireguard hosted on a Raspberry Pi directly connected to the router also works.

 

I think that shows that it is not an issue with routing or ISPs. I am open to be corrected.

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Re:WireGuard VPN Only Gives Local Network Access – Unusable Internet
3 weeks ago

Hello@Jickson_Davis ,

Thanks for getting back to me.

We recommend manually adding a DNS line to your configuration file, as shown below:

 

For more details, it is recommended that you can email our engineer.
Remotely accessing your device to locate the issue is crucial for engineers to effectively troubleshoot while ensuring security. If you can cooperate with our engineers' suggestions, I believe the issue may be resolved more quickly.

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Re:WireGuard VPN Only Gives Local Network Access – Unusable Internet
a week ago

  @Joseph-TP 

It seems that with the new update the problem has been solved

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Re:WireGuard VPN Only Gives Local Network Access – Unusable Internet
a week ago

  @jaguar402 

Glad to know it's been working for you. Can you share what version of the firmware you are running?

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a week ago - last edited a week ago

  @Jic

Jickson_Davis wrote

  @jaguar402 

Glad to know it's been working for you. Can you share what version of the firmware you are running?

Versión actual del firmware

1.5.1 Build 20250721 rel.87654kson_Davis 

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