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Bucknwaters
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Jan 06, 2021

Orbi RBR 850 3rd Party VPN

I purchased the RBR 852 without knowing that current firm ware does not support connection to a 3rd Party VPN service like Express VPN or Norde.  Does anyone know know if there are plans for an updat...
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CrimpOn
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Jan 06, 2021
Bucknwaters wrote:

I purchased the RBR 852 without knowing that current firm ware does not support connection to a 3rd Party VPN service like Express VPN or Norde.  Does anyone know know if there are plans for an update that will add this capability?

I am not aware of ANY Netgear router that supports VPN Client mode. If having every device in the house use a VPN (including light bulbs, smart plugs, TV's, etc.) then this product is not for you.