Is There Such A Device?

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Alby
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I am wondering ...

Is there something that could make the whole network connection VPNed instead of doing it on a device by device basis?

I don't want to have a PC hooked to my TV which is VPNed. I want my Roku and Apple TV to connect to Pandora via VPN.

It makes sense but don't know about such technique? Any clue?

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OnMyWay
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I am wondering ...

Is there something that could make the whole network connection VPNed instead of doing it on a device by device basis?

I don't want to have a PC hooked to my TV which is VPNed. I want my Roku and Apple TV to connect to Pandora via VPN.

It makes sense but don't know about such technique? Any clue?

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Yes, there is a way.  You can install VPN on your router but don't ask me how.  Actually I would like to do it too.

 

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sjp52
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http://www.unblock-us.com/  it tells you how to set it up on your router. I get netflix and all other programing on all of my devices

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Alby
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Thanks folks!

So this means your router has to support VPN and access from devices should be to that IP given by your router?

The thing is devices like Roku or Apple TV go directly to your router bypassing any extra VPN you might setup on it.

What I was thinking is having the Roku go to VPN first then to provider on its own. So I thought this way may be the connection itself can be VPN all the time?

I need some research here coz I feel I am a bit rusty. May be the Philippines weather got to me :)

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MikeB
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There are some VPN services that offer multiple simultaneous connections with one acct. They cost a little more then standard but you don't have to touch routers. 

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Alby
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Thanks Mike!

The problem I see is that one has to have a VPN for every single device he touches?

So, wouldn't it be better if your network is on VPN whenever you connect anything instead?

For instance, you have to start the VPN client on your PC and wait until it connects then you can do what you like. But if your network is always on VPN, then you wouldn't worry about anything.

Devices like Roku or Apple TV don't know about VPN. They just connect to a network.

Joking wise...

Let's go to China and make such a device :)

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scott h
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I don't know why I even open up these topics, I have no idea on gods green earth what any of you said :th_imstupid:

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OnMyWay
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Thanks Mike!

The problem I see is that one has to have a VPN for every single device he touches?

So, wouldn't it be better if your network is on VPN whenever you connect anything instead?

For instance, you have to start the VPN client on your PC and wait until it connects then you can do what you like. But if your network is always on VPN, then you wouldn't worry about anything.

Devices like Roku or Apple TV don't know about VPN. They just connect to a network.

Joking wise...

Let's go to China and make such a device :)

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Some of the VPN services like Strong sell rounters that are already set up to do what you want.  If you have a built-in rounter with your DSL, I assume you just plug the Strong router into your DSL router.  I did that at my last house so I had two wireless networks and it worked fine.

 

Edit:  They have a diagram here and it does work that way.

 

http://www.strongvpn.com/vpn_routers_new.shtml

 

However, they charge $30 more a year for the VPN if you go this route.  Might be better so set up your own router.

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Jake
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I don't know why I even open up these topics, I have no idea on gods green earth what any of you said :th_imstupid:

Hey Sergeant Major,

 

You can still probably field strip an M-4 blindfolded but when it comes to computers and wireless technology,

we are on the same boat without a life vest.  Whenever I can't connect to Time Warner (in southern CA), Judy

usually saves my butt.  I have no idea how she does it.

 

She alway says I'm downloading too much porn......he, he. 

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Malcolm Graham
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Reflash your router with DD-WRT.   Linux router firmware.  Then set up VPN on the router.  All the information is on their website.  Free for private use.  You do need to know the exact model of your router.  

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