Can a VPN router replace my original ?

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Hello all,

When using a VPN Router will this replace the original one or will I need to connect the VPN router to the original-one ?

Thanks all.
 
What's a VPN router?
 
The VPN is built into the Router so traffic from all devices used on your internet connection is protected. IE: IP address hidden and all traffic is encypted even from your ISP.
 
Depends who your ISP is and whether they provide the settings required for you to enter into the new router to allow it to connect.
 
BADGER.BRAD said:
The VPN is built into the Router so traffic from all devices used on your internet connection is protected. IE: IP address hidden and all traffic is encypted even from your ISP.
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Who is the VPN provider? You wouldn't want all your traffic going via a VPN.
 
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cant you just put your current router into modem mode and just piggy back of that?
 
I thought about plugging the VPN router into the original one so that I could bypass the VPN by connecting direct to the original router if needed but where it sits I'm a little limited for space.
 
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Depends what you're using it for? If you're using it to get round server blocks on stuff that's less than legal this side of the Atlantic, shame on you!
 
robj20 said:
Who is the VPN provider? You wouldn't want all your traffic going via a VPN.
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Liberty Shield , mainly as they provide a Router at a good price, I tried Cyber Ghost but setting it up on Linux was a bit of a nightmare so cancelled , the idea was to use my PC as the VPN connection/router.

MrRichAllen1976 said:
Depends what you're using it for? If you're using it to get round server blocks on stuff that's less than legal this side of the Atlantic, shame on you!
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Nothing illegal just pure privacy from big tech !
 
boliston said:
it is not really the business of an isp to decide how the internet should work regarding traffic flow
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Of course it is. There have been plenty of times ISPs have been ordered by the high court to block certain sites.

Only time I use a VPN is for video streaming so I can get different regions programs.
I'd never want my router to send all traffic via the VPN though.
 
its a tough one, loads of us use systems to hide/evade some detection
either to watch services not available in this country etc.
i use opera with the vpn option to access torrent sites blocked in the uk
i also use bit torrent guardian proxy to hide my torrent usage
i also know people who buy cheap sunscriptions for netflix or you tube premiume in india or khazakstan
 
robj20 said:
Only time I use a VPN is for video streaming so I can get different regions programs.
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Not as I care about what you are doing is this strictly legal or is it one of those grey line sort of things ? How I started was I brought Mrs Badger an Amazon Kindle ( about 10 years a go ) I had to set up an account having never brought from them as soon as I did using my bank card It suggested books I would be interested in . These matched my hobbies and interests exactly which meant data about me must have been cross referenced from other sites and internet searching ( I'm guessing) This narked me a bit as what has it got to do with them ? Ever since I've been a bit more aware of my internet use. VPN, anti-fingerprinting false accounts and names , auto cookie delete when I leave the page. and I quite often use the TOR Browser. I prefer cash for my day to day activities but make a point of using it anyway. Sometimes even I I think I'm over the top but there you go, on the plus side I never get any cold callers on my phone and never get any targeted advertising of any description.
 
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robj20 said:
Of course it is. There have been plenty of times ISPs have been ordered by the high court to block certain sites.

Only time I use a VPN is for video streaming so I can get different regions programs.
I'd never want my router to send all traffic via the VPN though.
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i would certainly avoid any isp that acts as a 'nanny' as to what i can view - an analogy is having the post office open all your 'snail mail' to check it aligns with the current government's agenda
 
boliston said:
i would certainly avoid any isp that acts as a 'nanny' as to what i can view - an analogy is having the post office open all your 'snail mail' to check it aligns with the current government's agenda
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That's a really poor analagy, it's more like speed limiters on cars stopping you breaking the speed limit. Both activities are illegal and they are well within their rights to enforce it.
 
boliston said:
i would avoid also any isp that limits my speed based on how much i pay them - some actually so this!
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Most, if not all, actually do this.

Take BT for example. At present they offer three tiers of broadband service giving increased speed for increased cost. Pay for a lower tier than the maximum they can provide and they will throttle your speed appropriately to match your tariff.

I suspect you mean avoiding thise who reduce your speed at peak times but that is very different to what you wrote.
 
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