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Help: Router VPN Set Up
Posted on 5/14/20 at 10:18 pm
Posted on 5/14/20 at 10:18 pm
I’d like to set up a vpn enabled router in front of my google wifi mesh system (because from what I understand google WiFi routers can’t have a vpn). Unfortunately for me, I have no idea what this really means or how to start. I’d prefer not to have to redo every WiFi password on all my devices if I dont have to.
My guess would be I need to purchase a router with vpn capability, installl a vpn on it and then plug it between my modem and the first google WiFi mesh puck.
1) any routers you recommend?
2) any tips on installing it in between the modem and the google WiFi?
3) generally, if I have a VPN on my router, does that mess things like Netflix, ESPN apps, etc. up?
My guess would be I need to purchase a router with vpn capability, installl a vpn on it and then plug it between my modem and the first google WiFi mesh puck.
1) any routers you recommend?
2) any tips on installing it in between the modem and the google WiFi?
3) generally, if I have a VPN on my router, does that mess things like Netflix, ESPN apps, etc. up?
This post was edited on 5/15/20 at 7:20 am
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Posted on 5/15/20 at 8:43 am to Fonzarelli
I have an Asus router. It has VPN capability backed into already.
Are you looking to VPN into your house or out of it?
Either way, the Asus router has the capability to do both. I'd recommend finding a VPN the supports OpenVPN. After you set it up, you'll get a cert file. You upload this to your router and enter in your username and password. And then it should be connected.
If you want to VPN into your house, the router will create the cert file. You put this file on any device you want to grant access, then open a OpenVPN client on your device and use the cert file. All the properties for the VPN are in this. Put in a username and password and connect.
No big deal about installing it between the modem and Google wifi. Move the ethernet cable from the google to the WAN port of the new router. Add a cable from the router to the google. Done.
The VPN could mess up ESPN or netflix. All depends on location of the end point. Say you are in Baton Rouge, but the VPN endpoint is California. If a game on ESPN is set for Louisiana only, you couldn't watch it. However, if your VPN end point is in Europe, you could watch stuff on netflix designated for that area.
Are you looking to VPN into your house or out of it?
Either way, the Asus router has the capability to do both. I'd recommend finding a VPN the supports OpenVPN. After you set it up, you'll get a cert file. You upload this to your router and enter in your username and password. And then it should be connected.
If you want to VPN into your house, the router will create the cert file. You put this file on any device you want to grant access, then open a OpenVPN client on your device and use the cert file. All the properties for the VPN are in this. Put in a username and password and connect.
No big deal about installing it between the modem and Google wifi. Move the ethernet cable from the google to the WAN port of the new router. Add a cable from the router to the google. Done.
The VPN could mess up ESPN or netflix. All depends on location of the end point. Say you are in Baton Rouge, but the VPN endpoint is California. If a game on ESPN is set for Louisiana only, you couldn't watch it. However, if your VPN end point is in Europe, you could watch stuff on netflix designated for that area.
Posted on 5/15/20 at 9:02 am to mchias1
Thanks -- i really appreciate it. I guess what i am looking for (and sorry i have no idea the appropriate lingo / terminology) is for protection from folks looking at my family's browsing history. I assume that would mean "out".
I wouldn't want to mess up my viewing in any way. Does it not make sense to set the location of the endpoint to Dallas (where i live)?
To be fair, the most i know about a VPN is that it "hides" or "masks" your internet presence.
I wouldn't want to mess up my viewing in any way. Does it not make sense to set the location of the endpoint to Dallas (where i live)?
To be fair, the most i know about a VPN is that it "hides" or "masks" your internet presence.
Posted on 5/15/20 at 10:18 am to Fonzarelli
you have no control over where the VPN server farm is. Some let you select where your final VPN connection is. You'd have to research to see if any have servers in the Dallas area.
This is a decent explanation.
Lon.TV VPN explanation
This is a decent explanation.
Lon.TV VPN explanation
Posted on 5/15/20 at 1:57 pm to Fonzarelli
Most VPNs have an app you can download and manually start up on whatever device( phone, tablet, TV box such as fireTV or computer) before starting your browser. This will shield you snooping. Although as I understand it, and maybe someone who knows can chime in, if you log into a site with a name and password then that site can collect data on you. Anyway, the VPN apps are much more easy to use than installing it on your router. And when you start the VPN app, it gives you an option of choosing a server in many different cities and countries and Dallas always has servers as does Houston.
Posted on 5/16/20 at 9:02 am to Fonzarelli
quote:
I guess what i am looking for (and sorry i have no idea the appropriate lingo / terminology) is for protection from folks looking at my family's browsing history. I assume that would mean "out".
I second Zappas Stache reply above this post. Find a VPN provider ( not a free service ) with apps you can use on your computers, tablets and mobile devices.
Check out LINK https://thatoneprivacysite.net. It is a review site but has no sponsored ads.
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