[GL-A1300] WireGuard client gets down frequently

[yelliver]

I am using GL-A1300, the latest firmware 4.2.3 release5.
WireGuard client gets down frequently, I am pretty sure it is not because of my WireGuard server because there are other clients working without this issue.
When I access the VPN Dashboard, it shows orange color and status: “VPN client is starting…”
here is the log:

Sun Jul 23 21:39:39 2023 daemon.notice netifd: Network device 'wgclient' link is down
Sun Jul 23 21:39:40 2023 daemon.notice netifd: wgclient (20748): sh: 1: unknown operand
Sun Jul 23 21:39:44 2023 user.notice wgclient-up: env value:T_J_A1_1=object T_J_V_ifname=string J_V_address_external=1 USER=root T_J_A3_1=object ifname=wgclient ACTION=KEYPAIR-CREATED N_J_V_address_external=address-external SHLVL=2 J_V_keep=1 T_J_V_ipaddr=array HOME=/ PROTO_IP6ADDR=fd42:42:42::4/128//// T_J_T2_mask=string HOTPLUG_TYPE=wireguard T_J_V_interface=string T_J_T4_mask=string J_A1_1=J_T2 J_V_ifname=wgclient T_J_V_link_up=boolean T_J_T2_ipaddr=string J_A3_1=J_T4 LOGNAME=root DEVICENAME= T_J_V_action=int K_J_A1= 1 T_J_T4_ipaddr=string J_V_ipaddr=J_A1 K_J_A3= 1 TERM=linux SUBSYSTEM=wireguard T_J_V_ip6addr=array PATH=/usr/sbin:/usr/bin:/sbin:/bin J_T2_mask=32 CONFIG_LIST_STATE= J_V_interface=wgclient J_T4_mask=128 K_J_V= action ifname link_up address_external keep ipaddr ip6addr interface J_V_link_up=1 J_T2_ipaddr=10.66.66.4 J_V_action=0 T_J_V_address_external=boolean J_T4_ipaddr=fd42:42:42::4 N_J_V_link_up=link-up PROTO_IPADDR=10.66.66.4/32// T_J_V_keep=boolean J_V_ip6addr=J_A3 PWD=/ JSON_CUR=J_V K_J_T2= ipaddr mask C
Sun Jul 23 21:39:44 2023 daemon.notice netifd: Interface 'wgclient' is now down
Sun Jul 23 21:39:44 2023 daemon.notice netifd: Interface 'wgclient' is setting up now
Sun Jul 23 21:39:45 2023 kern.info kernel: [646758.403955] wireguard: wireguard-hotplug IFNAME=wgclient ACTION=KEYPAIR-CREATED
Sun Jul 23 21:39:45 2023 user.notice mwan3[21238]: Execute ifdown event on interface wgclient (unknown)
Sun Jul 23 21:39:47 2023 user.notice firewall: Reloading firewall due to ifdown of wgclient ()
Sun Jul 23 21:41:50 2023 kern.info kernel: [646883.677520] wireguard: wireguard-hotplug IFNAME=wgclient ACTION=KEYPAIR-CREATED
Sun Jul 23 21:43:52 2023 kern.info kernel: [647005.949767] wireguard: wireguard-hotplug IFNAME=wgclient ACTION=KEYPAIR-CREATED
Sun Jul 23 21:45:54 2023 kern.info kernel: [647128.149573] wireguard: wireguard-hotplug IFNAME=wgclient ACTION=KEYPAIR-CREATED
Sun Jul 23 21:48:02 2023 kern.info kernel: [647256.155228] wireguard: wireguard-hotplug IFNAME=wgclient ACTION=KEYPAIR-CREATED
Sun Jul 23 21:50:07 2023 kern.info kernel: [647380.904582] wireguard: wireguard-hotplug IFNAME=wgclient ACTION=KEYPAIR-CREATED
Sun Jul 23 21:52:15 2023 kern.info kernel: [647508.964383] wireguard: wireguard-hotplug IFNAME=wgclient ACTION=KEYPAIR-CREATED
Sun Jul 23 21:54:23 2023 kern.info kernel: [647636.985033] wireguard: wireguard-hotplug IFNAME=wgclient ACTION=KEYPAIR-CREATED
Sun Jul 23 21:56:31 2023 kern.info kernel: [647764.965007] wireguard: wireguard-hotplug IFNAME=wgclient ACTION=KEYPAIR-CREATED
Sun Jul 23 21:58:39 2023 kern.info kernel: [647892.952086] wireguard: wireguard-hotplug IFNAME=wgclient ACTION=KEYPAIR-CREATED
Sun Jul 23 22:00:47 2023 kern.info kernel: [648020.913851] wireguard: wireguard-hotplug IFNAME=wgclient ACTION=KEYPAIR-CREATED
Sun Jul 23 22:03:00 2023 kern.info kernel: [648154.036823] wireguard: wireguard-hotplug IFNAME=wgclient ACTION=KEYPAIR-CREATED
Sun Jul 23 22:05:08 2023 kern.info kernel: [648282.105825] wireguard: wireguard-hotplug IFNAME=wgclient ACTION=KEYPAIR-CREATED

[hansome]

If you toggle the wireguard client “Enable”, will it reconnect successfully?
Do you use GL-A1300 repeater as Internet connection?

[yelliver]

Yes:

• It works after I disable & enable it again.
• I use GL-A1300 in repeater mode.

[hansome]

Thank you, we’ll test this and find a solution.

[yelliver]

This is the log when it is down:

Mon Jul 31 12:26:37 2023 kern.info kernel: [406445.115000] wireguard: wireguard-hotplug IFNAME=wgclient ACTION=KEYPAIR-CREATED
Mon Jul 31 12:28:45 2023 kern.info kernel: [406573.081281] wireguard: wireguard-hotplug IFNAME=wgclient ACTION=KEYPAIR-CREATED
Mon Jul 31 12:30:53 2023 kern.info kernel: [406701.113425] wireguard: wireguard-hotplug IFNAME=wgclient ACTION=KEYPAIR-CREATED
Mon Jul 31 12:33:01 2023 kern.info kernel: [406829.098779] wireguard: wireguard-hotplug IFNAME=wgclient ACTION=KEYPAIR-CREATED
Mon Jul 31 12:35:09 2023 kern.info kernel: [406957.089461] wireguard: wireguard-hotplug IFNAME=wgclient ACTION=KEYPAIR-CREATED
Mon Jul 31 12:37:17 2023 kern.info kernel: [407085.096046] wireguard: wireguard-hotplug IFNAME=wgclient ACTION=KEYPAIR-CREATED
Mon Jul 31 12:39:25 2023 kern.info kernel: [407213.067831] wireguard: wireguard-hotplug IFNAME=wgclient ACTION=KEYPAIR-CREATED
Mon Jul 31 12:41:32 2023 kern.info kernel: [407341.052112] wireguard: wireguard-hotplug IFNAME=wgclient ACTION=KEYPAIR-CREATED
Mon Jul 31 12:43:40 2023 kern.info kernel: [407469.050481] wireguard: wireguard-hotplug IFNAME=wgclient ACTION=KEYPAIR-CREATED
Mon Jul 31 12:45:48 2023 kern.info kernel: [407596.474740] wireguard: wireguard-hotplug IFNAME=wgclient ACTION=KEYPAIR-CREATED
Mon Jul 31 12:47:56 2023 kern.info kernel: [407724.462506] wireguard: wireguard-hotplug IFNAME=wgclient ACTION=KEYPAIR-CREATED
Mon Jul 31 12:50:04 2023 kern.info kernel: [407852.464564] wireguard: wireguard-hotplug IFNAME=wgclient ACTION=KEYPAIR-CREATED
Mon Jul 31 12:52:12 2023 kern.info kernel: [407980.456371] wireguard: wireguard-hotplug IFNAME=wgclient ACTION=KEYPAIR-CREATED
Mon Jul 31 12:54:20 2023 kern.info kernel: [408108.403702] wireguard: wireguard-hotplug IFNAME=wgclient ACTION=KEYPAIR-CREATED
Mon Jul 31 12:56:28 2023 kern.info kernel: [408236.453268] wireguard: wireguard-hotplug IFNAME=wgclient ACTION=KEYPAIR-CREATED
Mon Jul 31 12:58:36 2023 kern.info kernel: [408364.420815] wireguard: wireguard-hotplug IFNAME=wgclient ACTION=KEYPAIR-CREATED
Mon Jul 31 13:00:44 2023 kern.info kernel: [408492.442986] wireguard: wireguard-hotplug IFNAME=wgclient ACTION=KEYPAIR-CREATED
Mon Jul 31 13:02:52 2023 kern.info kernel: [408620.423022] wireguard: wireguard-hotplug IFNAME=wgclient ACTION=KEYPAIR-CREATED
Mon Jul 31 13:05:00 2023 kern.info kernel: [408748.409540] wireguard: wireguard-hotplug IFNAME=wgclient ACTION=KEYPAIR-CREATED
Mon Jul 31 13:07:08 2023 kern.info kernel: [408876.395241] wireguard: wireguard-hotplug IFNAME=wgclient ACTION=KEYPAIR-CREATED

[hansome]

We have added some patches to this issue. I’ll let you know when the firmware is ready.

[ymnb]

Hi,
I have exactly the same problem.
I’m using firmware 4.4.5 compiled on 2023-08-11 14:30:03.
Could you confirm that the version which I’m using doesn’t contain the patch? When will the new FW be released?

Thanks

[hansome]

Yes the optimizing patch will be added in firmware 4.4.6
Now it’s in testing.

[Raman]

I have the same issue.

WireGuard client gets down frequently, I am pretty sure it is not because of my WireGuard server because there are other clients working without this issue.
When I access the VPN Dashboard, it shows orange color and status: “VPN client is starting…”

Also important improper behavior. When I switch laptop connection to GL from Wifi to LAN connection the reconnection takes longer time.

| Property         | Value         |
|------------------|---------------|
| Model            | GL-SFT1200    |
| Architecture     | MIPS sf19a28  |
| OpenWrt Version  | OpenWrt 18.06 |
| Kernel Version   | 4.14.90       |
| Version          | 4.3.25        |
| Firmware Type    | release2      |

4.14.90

Log during WG client reconnecting

Sat Jul 26 19:04:25 2025 user.notice wgclient-up: env value:T_J_V_ifname=string J_V_address_external=1 USER=root ifname=wgclient ACTION=KEYPAIR-CREATED N_J_V_address_external=address-external SHLVL=2 J_V_keep=1 HOME=/ HOTPLUG_TYPE=wireguard T_J_V_interface=string J_V_ifname=wgclient T_J_V_link_up=boolean LOGNAME=root DEVICENAME= T_J_V_action=int TERM=linux SUBSYSTEM=wireguard PATH=/usr/sbin:/usr/bin:/sbin:/bin J_V_interface=wgclient K_J_V= action ifname link_up address_external keep interface J_V_link_up=1 J_V_action=0 T_J_V_address_external=boolean N_J_V_link_up=link-up T_J_V_keep=boolean PWD=/ JSON_CUR=J_V CONFIG_SECTIONS=global AzireVPN Mullvad FromApp group_9970 group_9289 group_2256 group_8012 peer_2001 peer_5896 peer_6514
Sat Jul 26 19:04:25 2025 user.notice mwan3[6337]: Execute ifup event on interface wgclient (wgclient)
Sat Jul 26 19:04:26 2025 user.notice mwan3[6337]: Starting tracker on interface wgclient (wgclient)
Sat Jul 26 19:04:29 2025 user.notice firewall: Reloading firewall due to ifup of wgclient (wgclient)
Sat Jul 26 19:04:30 2025 user.notice relay: Reloading relay due to ifup of wgclient (wgclient)
Sat Jul 26 19:06:23 2025 kern.info kernel: [ 9717.628817] wireguard: wireguard-hotplug IFNAME=wgclient ACTION=KEYPAIR-CREATED
Sat Jul 26 19:08:23 2025 kern.info kernel: [ 9837.656409] wireguard: wireguard-hotplug IFNAME=wgclient ACTION=KEYPAIR-CREATED
Sat Jul 26 19:10:23 2025 kern.info kernel: [ 9957.721008] wireguard: wireguard-hotplug IFNAME=wgclient ACTION=KEYPAIR-CREATED
Sat Jul 26 19:12:24 2025 kern.info kernel: [10077.929461] wireguard: wireguard-hotplug IFNAME=wgclient ACTION=KEYPAIR-CREATED
Sat Jul 26 19:13:50 2025 kern.info kernel: [10164.289069] wireguard: wireguard-hotplug IFNAME=wgclient ACTION=REKEY-TIMEOUT
Sat Jul 26 19:13:50 2025 daemon.notice netifd: wgclient (21859): cat: can't open '/tmp/run/wg_resolved_ip': No such file or directory
Sat Jul 26 19:13:51 2025 daemon.notice netifd: Network device 'wgclient' link is down
Sat Jul 26 19:13:51 2025 daemon.notice netifd: Interface 'wgclient' is now down
Sat Jul 26 19:13:51 2025 daemon.notice netifd: Interface 'wgclient' is setting up now
Sat Jul 26 19:13:52 2025 user.notice mwan3[21858]: Execute ifdown event on interface wgclient (unknown)
Sat Jul 26 19:13:54 2025 user.notice firewall: Reloading firewall due to ifdown of wgclient ()
Sat Jul 26 19:13:55 2025 user.notice relay: Reloading relay due to ifdown of wgclient ()
Sat Jul 26 19:13:58 2025 kern.info kernel: [10171.963041] wireguard: wireguard-hotplug IFNAME=wgclient ACTION=REKEY-TIMEOUT
Sat Jul 26 19:14:03 2025 kern.info kernel: [10177.013308] wireguard: wireguard-hotplug IFNAME=wgclient ACTION=REKEY-TIMEOUT
Sat Jul 26 19:14:08 2025 kern.info kernel: [10182.202918] wireguard: wireguard-hotplug IFNAME=wgclient ACTION=REKEY-TIMEOUT

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