What’s new In Astrill Router Applet v.2.8.2 Released:
- New: DNS tab, choose your preferred DNS server
- New: Added support to install Astrill Router Applet directly onto ASUS Merlin firmware (ASUSWRT-Merlin firmware) routers.

New DNS Servers tab

By default Astrill DNS is used. We have included most popular DNS servers, GoogleDNS, OpenDNS, Norton DNS, DNS Advantage and Level3 DNS in the selection. By selecting the last option “Default DNS”, Astrill Router Applet will use your ISP DNS or your custom DNS depending on your router settings.

ASUS RT-N66U – Astrill VPN

ASUS Merlin Supported Routers: Asus RT-N16, Asus RT-N66U and Asus RT-AC66U

ASUS Routers Firmware:
http://support.asus.com/Download.aspx?SLanguage=en&m=rt-n16&p=11&os=8
http://support.asus.com/download.aspx?SLanguage=en&p=11&m=RT-N66U (VER.B1)
http://support.asus.com/download.aspx?SLanguage=en&p=11&m=RT-AC66U
http://support.asus.com/download.aspx?SLanguage=en&p=11&m=RT-N66R
http://support.asus.com/download.aspx?SLanguage=en&p=11&m=RT-AC66R

Note: if you have an RT-AC66R or RT-N66R, these routers are exactly the same as the ‘U’ versions. The only difference is these are sold by large retailers such as Best Buy. You can freely flash Asuswrt-Merlin on these two routers as well.

Site filter

Device Filter

Port Forward

Expectations (Advanced Firewall)

DNS

What’s new In Astrill 2.9 (build 1927)

- New: OpenVPN and StealthVPN sharing – share your VPN connection with any device – smart phones, media players, smart TVs,… All you need is a Windows/Mac or Linux PC. No special hardware is needed. You can try this function for 1 week for free.
- New: Workaround for Microsoft’s DNS leak flaw when OpenVPN is used.
- Fixed: Fixed a kernel panics on Macintosh when OpenWeb mode is used.
- Other improvements and bug fixes.

VPN Sharing
You can enable VPN Sharing from Astrill application and share either OpenWeb or OpenVPN/StealthVPN connection, and then simply adjust network connection settings on your devices to utilize your computer VPN connection. VPN Sharing addon is affordable, and you only need a computer with Windows, Mac OS X or Linux operating system to use this addon.

There is no limit of how many devices you can connect with VPN Sharing. However a typical modem/router will allow you to connect up to 254 devices.

How to enable VPN Sharing with OpenWeb mode
Go to SETTINGS > VPN Sharing, and then tick OpenWeb Sharing

How to enable VPN Sharing with OpenVPN/StealthVPN mode
Go to SETTINGS > VPN Sharing, and then tick VPN Sharing

Try VPN Sharing for 7 days for FREE!
Request a free trial directly from Astrill application, or contact support for activation.

Links to information and setup guide:
http://wiki.astrill.com/index.php/Astrill_Setup_Manual:Openweb_Sharing_on_iOS
http://wiki.astrill.com/index.php/Astrill_Setup_Manual:Change_Gateway_and_DNS_on_iOS
http://wiki.astrill.com/index.php/Astrill_Setup_Manual:Enable_VPN_Sharing
https://www.astrill.com/addons.php#vpnsharing