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Hello!

The failure probably comes from the fact that Eddie service can be installed only on systemd based systems. MX Linux by default uses SysVInit, according to the documentation. We deliver the AirVPN Suite for Linux that supports SysVInit too. In the Suite, Bluetit is a daemon that can run both on SysVInit and systemd based systems. If you are interested:
https://airvpn.org/forums/topic/66706-linux-airvpn-suite-200-preview-available/

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Congrats to RC1! As someone who has used Hummingbird a few years back and then switched to Eddie for Wireguard Support, I am tempted to go back to Hummingbird when v2 is being released, as it now includes WireGuard as well - great news.

Just a minor thing: instead of mentioning availability for "M1/M2" based Macs, I would maybe change the wording to "Apple Silicone" or "Apple ARM" in general (writing this on my M4 MacBook). It might be a little confusing to some users when only certain M* chips are mentioned in the description.

Hello!

We're very glad to inform you that Hummingbird 2.0.0 Release Candidate 1 is now available for macOS, both for Intel and M1/M2/M3 based systems. The links to the latest RC 1 and the main changes have been updated in the first message of this thread. This version differs from beta 5 for some updates on the OpenVPN3-AirVPN library. Besides, the M1/M2/M3 version is now C++20 compliant.

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Hello!

We're very glad to inform you that Hummingbird 2.0.0 beta 1 for macOS (Mojave or higher version required) is available. Different native versions for Intel and M1/M2 based Mac computers are available for maximum performance.

UPDATE 2025-04-05: Hummingbird 2.0.0 beta 5 for macOS is available
UPDATE 2025-04-16: Hummingbird 2.0.0 Release Candidate 1 for macOS is available

Hummingbird is free and open source released under GPLv3: https://gitlab.com/AirVPN/AirVPN-Suite
Main features
  Lightweight and stand alone binary client supporting both OpenVPN and WireGuard No heavy framework required, no GUI Small RAM footprint Lightning fast Based on OpenVPN 3 library fork by AirVPN and WireGuard Robust leaks prevention through Network Lock based on pf Proper handling of DNS push by VPN servers New, more flexible Network Lock   What's new
 
linked against OpenVPN3-AirVPN 3.11 library all libraries and dependencies have been updated added complete WireGuard support by means of the official WireGuard tools provided by its developers. Installation of wg and wireguard-go binaries is currently required, as WireGuard library is not available on macOS. Please check the user's manual (README.md file included in the packages) WireGuard support section for comfortable, step by step instructions. new Network Lock related options offering more flexibility. Now you can accept or deny incoming, outgoing or both ICMP-echo packets, and independently you can permit or forbid IPv6 NDP, which is based on ICMPv6. The new options supported by Hummingbird (please check the readme file for additional details) are:
--allow-ping
--allow-ipv6ndp Apple ARM based systems version is now C++20 compliant (required by Sequoia)
 
 
Important note for high speed line users
Because of some architectural specifications and implementation in macOS Hummingbird may warn the user about shortage of buffer space, specifically when connected with the UDP. This condition is signaled by Hummingbird with the below messages in the log: UDP send exception: send: No buffer space available ERROR: NETWORK_SEND_ERROR The error is caused by the maximum network sockets size set in macOS, a value usually small and unsuited for modern high speed networks. The solution consists in increasing the maximum allowed size for socket buffers and, in case the problem persists, the number of mbuf clusters. The procedure is simple, please find out all the details in the manual. Open the README.md file with any viewer and consult the "Note on macOS and UDP" section.  
Download the software here:
  Apple silicon ARM based machines notarized package:
https://eddie.website/repository/hummingbird/2.0-RC1/hummingbird-macos-arm64-notarized-2.0.0-RC-1.zip
https://eddie.website/repository/hummingbird/2.0-RC1/hummingbird-macos-arm64-notarized-2.0.0-RC-1.zip.sha512


Apple silicon ARM based machines package:
https://eddie.website/repository/hummingbird/2.0-RC1/hummingbird-macos-arm64-2.0.0-RC-1.tar.gz
https://eddie.website/repository/hummingbird/2.0-RC1/hummingbird-macos-arm64-2.0.0-RC-1.tar.gz.sha512

Apple Intel based machines notarized package:
https://eddie.website/repository/hummingbird/2.0-RC1/hummingbird-macos-x86_64-notarized-2.0.0-RC-1.zip
https://eddie.website/repository/hummingbird/2.0-RC1/hummingbird-macos-x86_64-notarized-2.0.0-RC-1.zip.sha512

Apple Intel based machines package:
https://eddie.website/repository/hummingbird/2.0-RC1/hummingbird-macos-x86_64-2.0.0-RC-1.tar.gz
https://eddie.website/repository/hummingbird/2.0-RC1/hummingbird-macos-x86_64-2.0.0-RC-1.tar.gz.sha512

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Hello!

We're very glad to inform you that AirVPN Suite 2.0.0 Release Candidate 1 for Linux is now available. The original post link is updated to show the new download URLs. The important differences from beta 5 are:
a bug causing a crash when nft error messages exceeded a definite size has been fully addressed Bluetit features additional pause and re-connection attempts aimed at facilitating re-connection at system resume after suspension and other situations
Please note that from now on compatibility with Debian 10 and its derivatives, that reached end of long term support and end of life on June 2024, is lost even for the legacy version, mainly because the Suite is now C++20 compliant. The legacy version remains suitable for Debian 11 and its derivatives.

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Hello!

We're very glad to inform you that AirVPN Suite 2.0.0 Release Candidate 1 for Linux is now available. The original post link is updated to show the new download URLs. The important differences from beta 5 are:
a bug causing a crash when nft error messages exceeded a definite size has been fully addressed Bluetit features additional pause and re-connection attempts aimed at facilitating re-connection at system resume after suspension and other situations
Please note that from now on compatibility with Debian 10 and its derivatives, that reached end of long term support and end of life on June 2024, is lost even for the legacy version, mainly because the Suite is now C++20 compliant. The legacy version remains suitable for Debian 11 and its derivatives.

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Hello!

We're sorry to inform you that, due to inadmissible requests from provider Contabo, which demanded the blocking of p2p-related protocols, we have decommissioned Mesarthim server in Germany. The infrastructure in Gemany remains oversized, also thanks to the recent addition of 10 Gbit/s line and server.

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AirVPN Staff
 

Hello!

We're sorry to inform you that, due to inadmissible requests from provider Contabo, which demanded the blocking of p2p-related protocols, we have decommissioned Mesarthim server in Germany. The infrastructure in Gemany remains oversized, also thanks to the recent addition of 10 Gbit/s line and server.

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Thank you , is working now. Thanks for your work

with openSUSE 15.6 it seems ok now.
also with goldcrest.
good work. 😀

Hello!

We're very glad to inform you that AirVPN Suite 2.0.0 beta 5 for Linux is now available. The original post link is updated to show the new download URLs. This is an extensive bug fix version addressing all the issues reported ever since beta 4 was released and with the addition of new Network Lock related options offering more flexibility. Now you can accept or deny incoming, outgoing or both ICMP-echo packets, and independently you can permit or forbid IPv6 NDP, which is based on ICMPv6. The new options supported by Bluetit and Hummingbird are:

allowping [on | off | input | output], default: output
allowipv6ndp [on | off], default: on

The Goldcrest and Hummingbird corresponding options are:
--allow-ping
--allow-ipv6ndp

with the very same possible values and default settings. EDIT: BUG/error: the Hummingbird default value of allow-ping is "on" - please take note! It will be fixed in the next version.

Please check the changelogs for each application included in the packages to see all the changes in detail.

Kind regards and datalove
AirVPN Staff
 

Hello!

We're very glad to inform you that AirVPN Suite 2.0.0 beta 5 for Linux is now available. The original post link is updated to show the new download URLs. This is an extensive bug fix version addressing all the issues reported ever since beta 4 was released and with the addition of new Network Lock related options offering more flexibility. Now you can accept or deny incoming, outgoing or both ICMP-echo packets, and independently you can permit or forbid IPv6 NDP, which is based on ICMPv6. The new options supported by Bluetit and Hummingbird are:

allowping [on | off | input | output], default: output
allowipv6ndp [on | off], default: on

The Goldcrest and Hummingbird corresponding options are:
--allow-ping
--allow-ipv6ndp

with the very same possible values and default settings. EDIT: BUG/error: the Hummingbird default value of allow-ping is "on" - please take note! It will be fixed in the next version.

Please check the changelogs for each application included in the packages to see all the changes in detail.

Kind regards and datalove
AirVPN Staff
 

Hello!

A very important update which improves the system dramatically has been finalized. Now you don't have to worry anymore about pools and p2p programs. Find the new features in the original message. The paragraphs that do not apply anymore appear with strike through characters. The new system is simpler, fully scalable and with zero impact on current and future users. Enjoy AirVPN!

Kind regards & datalove
AirVPN Staff
 

Hello!

A very important update which improves the system dramatically has been finalized. Now you don't have to worry anymore about pools and p2p programs. Find the new features in the original message. The paragraphs that do not apply anymore appear with strike through characters. The new system is simpler, fully scalable and with zero impact on current and future users. Enjoy AirVPN!

Kind regards & datalove
AirVPN Staff
 

Hello!

A very important update which improves the system dramatically has been finalized. Now you don't have to worry anymore about pools and p2p programs. Find the new features in the original message. The paragraphs that do not apply anymore appear with strike through characters. The new system is simpler, fully scalable and with zero impact on current and future users. Enjoy AirVPN!

Kind regards & datalove
AirVPN Staff
 

I'm gonna try this.

Hello!

Yes, there has been intensive work behind the scenes to fix some tricky bugs and improve the implementation of specific parts (special thanks to beta testers behind the scenes). The next beta version, or perhaps the first Release Candidate, is scheduled for the very first days of April.

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Additional article which resolved any problem for a couple of customers:
https://community.ui.com/questions/Port-Forwarding-from-VPN-Interface/7099072b-d3d6-46a6-a3f7-e403f6c00849#answer/17f3676b-c144-4beb-a1e7-9313716945c9

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Hello!

In the last 12 months it appears that Singapore datacenters are "cursed": a major fiber cut, various server hardware failures (now Hydra motherboard is gone, for example), various power outages... We operate servers in two separate datacenters, we will assess the situation in the near future.

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Hello!

We don't play competitive or online games so you need to ask for reports from those who do:
https://airvpn.org/forums/topic/46019-is-airvpn-suitable-for-gaming/?do=findComment&comment=244500
https://airvpn.org/forums/topic/46019-is-airvpn-suitable-for-gaming/?do=findComment&comment=244813

The above ones are very recent reports but of course each case is different due to ISP policy, routing, peering with our transit providers... also consider that while online gaming consumes a tiny amount of bandwidth and the main variable you want to monitor is the round trip time (a ping time as low as possible), streaming games is on another level (in this last case, you should connect only to 10 Gbit/s servers in our infrastructure).

You can consider to ask for a free trial (through a ticket), test the service, and report back your gaming experience on the above thread.

While most VPN for consumers advertise their service as "good for gaming" for valid reasons such as protection against DDoS attacks (the attack would involve the VPN server and not your own IP address which is not exposed to other malicious players exploiting game vulnerabilities for attacking strongest players and getting an unfair advantage, or just to disclose the public IP address for more sinister purposes) and access to different regional servers, we don't do it because each case is different. It is not possible to say for sure that competitive gaming via VPN is suitable for everyone, from every line and ISP. Also consider that while gaming via VPN is typically allowed by most games, some games forbid it when it causes regional licensing problems (you may access the game from a region which is not allowed or from which you should have paid more to join, etc.).
 
No problems for torrents of course. We do not have any direct experience with Stremio but we can confirm that it is accessible and usable, according to many reports of our customers, from our VPN servers.
 
If you do not want to buy another router or modify your 7530ax, you can anyway count on the five connections slots included in any subscription. So you can connect up to five devices at the same time (the router would always count as one, no matter how many devices are connected to it), but the LG TV would remain excluded: as far as we know LG TV can not run directly WireGuard or OpenVPN.

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Hello!

Very good, if that's the case then even the "LG problem" would be solved. Let us know how it goes with Stremio and online gaming.

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Hello!

Yes, that's correct. The amount of devices that can connect is unlimited, the limit is that no more than 5 can be connected at the same time.  Router or any computer sharing the VPN connection and acting as a 'hot spot' counts as ONE device in any case.
 
The intermittence of the problem is enigmatic, unless it is caused by a browser which does not block HTML5 geo-location. Are those mobile device and LG TV both connecting to your router and share the VPN connection? Is your "real" IP address (the public IP address assigned by your residential ISP to you) ever shown, or is the problem limited to the location?

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Hello!

This is correct and fine, very well.
 
Geo-location can be finalized not only through IP address, but also through other methods such as cellular and Wi-Fi networks evaluation (a technique used by HTML5 geo-location method for example), GPS, language and time zone cross-checked with other info.
 
In some circumstances it can indeed weaken your anonymity layer and in general harm your privacy so we recommend that you disable HTML5 geo-location on the browser(s), and turn off GPS on the equipped devices when not needed and when connected to the VPN. For Android, our software Eddie Android edition features a GPS coordinates spoofing option (disabled by default) which comes handy in some circumstances. When this option is enabled, Eddie spoofs the coordinates determined via GPS and make them match with the location of the AirVPN server the device is connected to.

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OK, I'm sure others have already done this but I figured out how to use Plex's system with pool 2 and that is by putting the "https://pool 2 external IP:external port" into the custom server access url option in the network settings for the plex server.

@Tubular

Thanks for the relevant log and output.

We have two overlapping problems here. One is caused by the translations between iptables and nftables (only when ufw is enabled, otherwise nftables usage is consistent and translations never enter into play). This is quickly resolved by not enabling ufw, as you noticed.

The other problem is that when a session is over Eddie restores an old /etc/resolv.conf backup created in the past by Eddie 2.21.8: # Generated by Eddie v2.21.8 - https://eddie.website - Tuesday, January 14, 2025 3:36:48 PM UTC nameserver 10.<cut>
The above is wrong and it could be the consequence of some old Eddie 2.21.8 dirty status caused by a crash. For the new Eddie the above file is the normal system setting to restore at the end of a session, so Eddie will make your system unable to resolve names when your system is not connected to the VPN. Please shut down Eddie, edit /etc/resolv.conf with any text editor (root privileges required) and enter only publicly available name servers, for example Quad9 (we recommend it for privacy and neutrality commitment). An example:
  nameserver 9.9.9.9 nameserver 149.112.112.112 nameserver 2620:fe::fe # only if your system, router and ISP support IPv6
Save the file, re-start Eddie, connect to some VPN server, shut down Eddie and verify whether the problem is solved.

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