Get advice on private VPN usage.
Get advice on private VPN usage.
Hello! I’m new to networking stuff, so I’m reaching out for some advice. You might be tired of similar questions, but I’m trying to explore this topic. I came across a Tailscale video on Netflix’s removal of shared accounts, and I wanted to see if I could set up a VPN that only routes Netflix traffic through it. I’m curious—can I configure split tunneling specifically for Netflix? Maybe splitting domains or using an app on Apple TV would help. Or even just routing a single browser session through the VPN? I think I can figure this out with some research, but I’d appreciate any guidance from someone knowledgeable in networking. Thanks!
Hopefully someone comes with all the details, but I would think this is doable. In unraid, I can get the wireguard (tailscale's underlying software) config to only redirect my server ip traffic and all other traffic goes public....
Firewalls on Palo Alto might handle SSL VPNs or route the tunnels, but it would require significantly more work than it justifies.
I manage a pfSense firewall and I’m certain I could achieve this through it, though I’m not sure how since I haven’t tried before. For one device—like a smart TV—I route it via a VPN to another network I own in a different physical location, so all its traffic goes through the VPN. The concept is similar but applies more generally; I don’t filter specific traffic, IPs, or domains, just send the TV’s internal IP over the VPN. It’s straightforward and has worked perfectly for my setup.
Palo Alto firewalls tend to be more expensive, but there are options available for smaller businesses that offer comparable features.
Splitting tunneling a device is feasible, yet focusing only on the Netflix portion would be better.
It is possible using pfsense since you own a VPN tunnel and a client. The tunnel links your network externally, while the client connects to services like PIA or NordVPN. With a setup that includes both, you can isolate devices via aliases. Your network supports multiple VLANs: IT LAN (full access), Server VLAN (IT LAN only), IoT (smart devices), and Home & Guest (limited internet).
I understand your perspective fully. Your current configuration matches what you described, and I see the challenge in focusing solely on routing Netflix through the VPN.