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toddmello
Aspirant
May 05, 2017

Connect Router To Work VPN

I am trying to configure the Router to connect to my work VPN. I am trying to use a VOIP phone at home while I am connected to the internal domain at work through VPN. This works fine with a softphon...
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TheEther's avatar
TheEther
Guru
May 07, 2017

You didn't specify the model of your router.  Most consumer grade Netgear router do not have any built-in VPN client support.

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    toddmello
    Aspirant
    May 08, 2017

    Apologies - I thought it was in the description when I started the thread.

     

    AC1900 - C6300BD     It does say IPSEC is an option - just not sure to what degree

     

    Thanks In Advance

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      TheEther
      Guru
      May 08, 2017

      That's probably the IPSEC passthrough option.  That only means that it won't block that traffic.

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        toddmello
        Aspirant
        May 08, 2017

        I did read that part. This modem is from my local cable company. Can you suggest a Router with the VPN capability I am looking for?