AstroWarp Test Guide

AstroWarp is an advanced SD-WAN platform designed to provide seamless remote networking, traffic aggregation, and remote device management. Built specifically for router integration, AstroWarp supports comprehensive device management across entire networks, enabling both upper and lower device control. It leverages multi-link aggregation transmission based on MPTCP to ensure reliable, high-performance connections. With a focus on network-wide management and future support for hardware-level control, AstroWarp offers a more robust and dependable solution for managing devices and maintaining secure, stable networks.
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How is it different from products such as TailScale?

  • AstroWarp is designed specifically for router products, supports router upper and lower device management, and focuses on device management in the entire network. TailScale is more suitable for connecting a single device.
  • AstroWarp implements multi-link aggregation transmission based on MPTCP, and pays more attention to connection reliability.
  • AstroWarp will support hardware-level control.

Typical application

Remote Access
Remote Networking
Keep Your Home IP
Aggregation VPN

Current progress

So far, the following features are available for everyone to try:

  • Aggregate VPN: You can use it to achieve a secure and reliable Internet connection. In scenarios such as video conferencing and live broadcasting, you can use it to achieve uninterrupted connection.
  • Remote networking and remote access (no aggregation): You can use it to achieve remote work, remote gaming, or remote file access.
  • keep your home IP: It is equivalent to a special VPN with a server located in your home. In addition to allowing you to access the Internet with confidence, it is also suitable for various IP-restricted scenarios, such as Netflix media player or some IP-based access policies.

Features still under development:

  • APP and desktop applications.
  • Support for remote networking and remote access with traffic aggregation capabilities.
  • Hardware-level control support.

Feature to be decided

  • Point-to-point intranet penetration.
  • Public network service mapping.

Server location

Currently, we have deployed test servers in the following regions.

Europe:

  • Frankfurt
  • Amsterdam (no traffic aggregation)
  • London

North America:

  • New York
  • Dallas
  • Seattle
  • Chicago (no traffic aggregation)
  • Los Angeles
  • Toronto

Asia:

  • Tokyo

Timeline:

V0.6.0 (expected November 15)

  • APP and desktop program support.
  • Support for manually adding subnets or IP resources.
  • mptcp protocol optimization and upgrade.

v1.0.0 (expected on December 15)

  • Support remote networking and remote access with traffic aggregation capabilities.
  • Hardware-level control support.
  • weak on lan.

Router beta version firmware adaptation:

  • X3000, XE3000, MT3000, MT2500, MT6000
  • AX1800, AXT1800 (expected October 30)
  • For other models, we will consider the CPU and hardware resources and support as much as possible.
  • For supported models, you can download the beta version firmware from the Download Center.

Test time and problem feedback:

  • The test time is October 11 to December 30
  • Astrowarp will provide users with a certain range of free services for a long time if conditions permit. During the test time, if you need to try paid services, you can send an email to support@astrowarp.net and indicate that you need to get a 100% discount coupon.
  • We have tried to simplify the use of astrowarp, but it is still very complicated for users. Before testing, you should learn how to quickly start.
  • If you find any problems during the test, you should first refer to the FAQ to try to solve the problem.
  • If the problem cannot be solved, you can reply to this post directly or send an email to support@astrowarp.net to ask for technical help.
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Exciting, can't wait to test aggregation with ISPs that block TCP-options header (common issue with MPTCP), and UDP performance.

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I just learned that carriers will restrict TCP option, before this, I only know that some UDP will be restricted, and we have done some processing to avoid UDP restricted scenarios, but there is no good way to restrict TCP option.

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I recieved an email for testing, joined the discord server, got kicked twice. :frowning:

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Email invitation had the temporary mode enabled, fixed with a reinvite, it would be great to resend the mails with updated links.

HI TMASH, this is Joyce from GL.iNet Marketing Team. Pls try this link: GL.iNet

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O2 in the UK were known to cause problems for MPTCP, at least I could never get it to behave with openmptcprouter in the past.

That said I briefly tested it with astrowarp and it did seem to be able to utilise it, I've removed it again now though as the performance on my local cellsite is pretty awful performance wise.

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