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Re: Router VPN
Please be aware that these are two different VPN options.
Most Netgear WiFi routers include the option to create a VPN Host using the open source OpenVPN software which is included in the router firmware. This allows users to access their home LAN when away from home using a device with OpenVPN Client software to open an encrypted tunnel through the internet to their home router. Netgear routers do not include a feature to create a VPN Client which would create a tunnel through the internet to a commercial VPN Host so that every device on the home LAN would be 'hidden' and encrypted as it communicates with the internet.
Armor's VPN feature is to allow devices on the LAN to use a VPN tunnel in Client mode.
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That is not what Armour is advertised as.
VPN and privacy
Blocks trackers, encrypts your internet traffic, and protects your online identity and location
Unlimited with anti-tracking and ad blocker technology Keep your privacy and identity secure
With NETGEAR Armor's fast, reliable VPN, your privacy is protected no matter where you are. Whether at home or using public WiFi, Armor safeguards your sensitive information, leaving you to browse the web securely, without the annoyance of targeted ads or content restrictions.
This are both from the website. My issue with "Armour Plus" is I still have my Xfinity IP in Jackson, MS which is not protecting my identity and location.
Sorry. "My Bad" (Have never enabled Armor. should not comment on what it does - or doesn't do)
If Armor is installed on individual devices, they should use Armor's VPN no matter where they are. i.e. the Armor VPN Host will know where your devices are, but that information does not get sent along. Every web site will think you are at (whatever IP address the Armor Host uses). This would be just like Express VPN, Nord VPN, or any of the others.
On that we can agree but my experience is Armour Plus simply does not protect. After Netgear told me they would not support my product (RBR40) I reached out to Bitdefender since that is where my check out screen lands when I touch security on my app. They sold me Armour with a free upgrade to Armour Plus. My IP still shows Comcast in Jackson, MS which is a default Comcast location 190 miles from us. Bitdefender assures me I am protected but the IP is not masked in any way.
Armor safeguards your sensitive information, leaving you to browse the web securely, without the annoyance of targeted ads or content restrictions.
The reason I want VPN is FanDuel says my Jackson, MS IP is more than 50 miles from Memphis so I cannot watch the Grizzlies. NBA League Pass says Jackson, MS (190 miles away) is still in region so I am blocked. There are no VPNs for Roku TVs so the "easy" fix should be Armour Plus in the router.If it worked. Working on a refund at this point.
