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Packfan95
Aspirant
Sep 28, 2021

VPN capable Cable Modem Router

This is more of a questions for the community if these even exsist.

I'm looking for a cable modem router that has VPN capabilites as an all in one package. Ive been looking through forums and articles and nothing seems to match what I'm looking for. Are these even a thing? If so, what models are affordable. I'm looking to spend around $300 max. Thanks for the suggestions/information

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  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    Guru - Experienced User
    Sep 28, 2021

    What type of vpn are you planning on using? Some of them require their own firmware be installed to truly be a vpn. modem/router combo devices don't allow this function because of the docsis spec. 

    • Packfan95's avatar
      Packfan95
      Aspirant
      Sep 28, 2021

      I use NordVPN right now. But i beleive my promo for 3$/month is expiring soon

      • plemans's avatar
        plemans
        Guru - Experienced User
        Sep 28, 2021

        VPN's that function on router level usually (haven't found any that don't) require their own firmware/ddwrt on the router. 

        Some routers support it out of the box. But i havent seen any from netgear that do. 

        If you're planning on using a VPN, I'd recommend getting a router seperate from the modem. Otherwise the ISP controls the firmware and you can't install your own to it.