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Need assistance with VPNs?

Need assistance with VPNs?

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chrisjo785
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08-15-2023, 04:21 AM
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I've been thinking about setting up a VPN for a few reasons and want some guidance. I'm curious whether a paid service or a self-managed setup is more suitable. If it's paid, which providers do you recommend? For a self-managed approach, what steps should I follow? And what are the approximate yearly or monthly costs in the USA? I have some basic knowledge of VPNs but no practical experience using them. I'm planning a new build within the next year and might want a mid-range ITX for this purpose. I also plan to include my entire home network, including my smart TV, in the VPN. I don't have cable internet—I use DSL via CenturyLink, but my router can't support VPN hosting. Thanks for any help you can offer.
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chrisjo785
08-15-2023, 04:21 AM #1

I've been thinking about setting up a VPN for a few reasons and want some guidance. I'm curious whether a paid service or a self-managed setup is more suitable. If it's paid, which providers do you recommend? For a self-managed approach, what steps should I follow? And what are the approximate yearly or monthly costs in the USA? I have some basic knowledge of VPNs but no practical experience using them. I'm planning a new build within the next year and might want a mid-range ITX for this purpose. I also plan to include my entire home network, including my smart TV, in the VPN. I don't have cable internet—I use DSL via CenturyLink, but my router can't support VPN hosting. Thanks for any help you can offer.

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LorrenK
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08-15-2023, 12:50 PM
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It really comes down to what you need. Would you like to configure a VPN for safe access to your home network from the outside, or are you interested in hiding your real IP address and location while using the internet?
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LorrenK
08-15-2023, 12:50 PM #2

It really comes down to what you need. Would you like to configure a VPN for safe access to your home network from the outside, or are you interested in hiding your real IP address and location while using the internet?

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ignaledecito
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08-15-2023, 07:26 PM
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Essentially, it's mostly about keeping my network secure from external view. Hiding my internet connection is my top concern due to the nature of my job.
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ignaledecito
08-15-2023, 07:26 PM #3

Essentially, it's mostly about keeping my network secure from external view. Hiding my internet connection is my top concern due to the nature of my job.

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