To set up a VPN tunnel on your ASUS router, you can follow these steps:
1. Log in to your ASUS router's control panel by entering the router's IP address in a web browser. The default IP address is usually 192.168.1.1.
2. Go to the VPN section of the router settings. This can usually be found under the "Advanced Settings" or "VPN" tab.
3. Select the VPN type you want to set up (such as OpenVPN or PPTP) and follow the on-screen instructions to set up the VPN connection. You will need to enter the server address, username, and password provided by your VPN provider.
4. Once the VPN tunnel is set up, you can connect to it by entering the VPN username and password in the VPN client settings on your devices.
To ensure that a specific application, such as an IPTV playlist on a FireTV Stick, works without going through the VPN tunnel, you may need to set up split tunneling on your ASUS router. Split tunneling allows you to route certain traffic through the VPN while sending other traffic directly through your ISP.
To set up split tunneling on your ASUS router, you will need to create specific routing rules for the device or application you want to bypass the VPN. This can usually be done in the router's settings under the "Policy Rules" or "Traffic Manager" section.
Alternatively, you can try setting up a static route for the specific IP address or range of IP addresses used by the IPTV playlist on the FireTV Stick to bypass the VPN tunnel. This can be done in the router's settings under the "Static Route" section.
It's important to note that the exact steps to set up split tunneling or static routes may vary depending on the specific model and firmware version of your ASUS router. You may need to consult the router's user manual or contact ASUS support for further assistance in setting up this configuration.