Setting up the VPN on my home router

patrickjburtPosted at 2020-03-06 11:14:51(250Wks ago) Report Permalink URL 
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Can someone point me to how I can set it up directly on my router so all devices at home go through it? Is it possible to do so with an easy ON/OFF switch functionality? Do I need any specific firmware?

I did some research on how to setup a VPN on the router reading out things like
https://kb.netgear.com/23854/How-do-I-use-the-VPN-service-on-my-Nighthawk-router-with-my-Windows-client
https://www.purevpn.com/download/router-vpn
https://support.ivacy.com/setup_guide/how-to-configure-vpn-on-your-router/

so that I don't have to do it on all of my home devices, but sadly my netgear nighthawk x4 r7500 does not support dd-wrt. I asked a friend about this and he told me he has a server that has the VPN running 24/7 on it and its somehow connected to the router which provides VPN for the whole house. I read about port forwarding a bit but I still do not understand the concept. Is it even possible this way or is it only possible through the router factory firmware?

 
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SweetSkunk:_blocked:Posted at 2020-03-10 09:03:24(249Wks ago) Report Permalink URL 
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patrickjburt wrote:

Can someone point me to how I can set it up directly on my router so all devices at home go through it?
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so that I don't have to do it on all of my home devices
Never tried such a thing,  so this post will likely be useless :D

Seems it would be far simpler tho..   to use regular VPN on the pc's that TRULY need it..

 
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zeke23:_vip::_trusted_user::_sitefriend::_male::_sitelover::_sun:Posted at 2020-03-10 09:10:20(249Wks ago) Report Permalink URL 
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you have a VPN your paying for why not go to those people for advice on this they should know how to answer your questions they are the pros good luck

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SweetSkunk:_blocked:Posted at 2020-03-10 09:36:53(249Wks ago) Report Permalink URL 
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Apparently,  it's a supported thing......      the VPN i'm familiar with, says:

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available on Windows PC, macOS, iOS for iPhone & iPad and Android devices. Even Blackberry, Linux, Apple & smart TVs and VPN-enabled routers are supported. With quick and easy install you'll be up and running in minutes.
As zeke said... good luck B)

 
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matthew01Posted at 2020-03-29 00:02:16(247Wks ago) Report Permalink URL 
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patrickjburt wrote:

Can someone point me to how I can set it up directly on my router so all devices at home go through it? Is it possible to do so with an easy ON/OFF switch functionality? Do I need any specific firmware?

I did some research on how to setup a VPN on the router reading out things like
https://kb.netgear.com/23854/How-do-I-use-the-VPN-service-on-my-Nighthawk-router-with-my-Windows-client
https://www.purevpn.com/download/router-vpn
https://support.ivacy.com/setup_guide/how-to-configure-vpn-on-your-router/

so that I don't have to do it on all of my home devices, but sadly my netgear nighthawk x4 r7500 does not support dd-wrt. I asked a friend about this and he told me he has a server that has the VPN running 24/7 on it and its somehow connected to the router which provides VPN for the whole house. I read about port forwarding a bit but I still do not understand the concept. Is it even possible this way or is it only possible through the router factory firmware?
Yes it is possible to do an easy ON/OFF switch functionality if you have a VPN which supports multiple devices  like Surfshark or FastestVPN In my knowledge some VPNs did not compatible with multiple devices and if you wanted to know which VPNs are support multiple devices and and how to setup a router with it read this blog it's may help you more https://www.topvpnservice.com/blog/best-vpn-multiple-devices/

 
AamiBrownPosted at 2020-09-12 19:33:02(223Wks ago) Report Permalink URL 
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i would advice to consult with your vpn provider. They can provide all the details which are compatible with your vpn service while setting up home router. If there support is not helpful i recommend to switch vpn service as support is the key to handle any issues. Vpn services like nordvpn and cyberghost have great support  team and they assist you 24/7 and also offer amazing features in affordable price.



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just thought i would add a little info for peeps who ever encounter problems trying to install any vpns onto your PC laptop or phones as it seems some service provider are blocking you from even downloading the vpn from their sites :( to by pass this just you need to change the dns server to which you want to install the app again for windows mac linux or mobile :) hope this helps a little :love:love:love

 
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patrickjburt wrote:

Can someone point me to how I can set it up directly on my router so all devices at home go through it? Is it possible to do so with an easy ON/OFF switch functionality? Do I need any specific firmware?

I did some research on how to setup a VPN on the router reading out things like
https://kb.netgear.com/23854/How-do-I-use-the-VPN-service-on-my-Nighthawk-router-with-my-Windows-client
https://www.purevpn.com/download/router-vpn
https://support.ivacy.com/setup_guide/how-to-configure-vpn-on-your-router/

so that I don't have to do it on all of my home devices, but sadly my netgear nighthawk x4 r7500 does not support dd-wrt. I asked a friend about this and he told me he has a server that has the VPN running 24/7 on it and its somehow connected to the router which provides VPN for the whole house. I read about port forwarding a bit but I still do not understand the concept. Is it even possible this way or is it only possible through the router factory firmware?
Just ask your friend who has his vpn on his router to add a socks proxy for you, depending on what router you have you can even use your friends vpn by connecting your router to his. Another way is if you pay for a vpn you can share the connection to another ethernet port and plug ANY router into it and it will broadcast the vpn ip through wifi. Theres so many ways to do this I suggest youtube for learning as there is just many many ways to accomplish this. Good luck brother!

If you need help just pm me