Why a VPN
VPN stands for Virtual Private Network.
A VPN helps you access internet resources remotely, securely, and privately with tunneling technology. The VPN encrypts your personal information and hides your location from the public when you use the internet. This way, no one can tell who you are, where you are, and what you’re doing online. A VPN protects your data from being stolen by hackers or censored by unwanted organizations.
A VPN router acts as a gateway to provide network sharing, and allows you to freely access VPN services. By setting up a VPN Client on your router, your connections will become invisible to the internet, making you anonymous. Your IP address will stay hidden and your network safely encrypted.
A VPN router offers several benefits by extending VPN protection to all devices connected to it. Here are the key advantages:
- Whole-Network Protection
- Every device (smartphones, laptops, smart TVs, IoT devices) gets VPN encryption automatically.
- No need to install VPN software on each device individually
- Bypass Geo-restrictions
- Access region-locked content (e.g. Netflix, BBC iPlayer, etc) on devices that don’t natively support VPNs (e.g. gaming consoles, smart TVs).
- Enhanced Privacy and Security
- Encrypts all internet traffic, protecting against hackers, ISPs, and government surveillance
- Masks your real IP address, making tracking harder
- Secure Public Wi-Fi
- Automatically secures connections on public Wi-Fi (great for travel).
- Supports Multiple Devices
- Avoids VPN connection limits (some VPNs restrict the number of simultaneous connections).
- Always-On VPN
- No need to manually turn on the VPN—traffic is always encrypted.
- Bypass Censorship
- Useful in restrictive countries where VPN apps are blocked (the router handles the VPN connection).
- Guest Protection
- Visitors using your Wi-Fi automatically benefit from VPN security without needing to install anything on their devices
The best VPN routers for travel
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