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ajmich
Aspirant
Jun 11, 2020
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VPN 101: Does the router's VPN feature make NordVPN software redundant?

Nighthawk AC2100 (R7200)

 

VPN confusion -- I use NordVPN v5.5.4 software for anonymity. This router is new to me. Does the router's VPN feature take the place of NordVPN?  IE, is Nord redundant now?

  • DarrenM's avatar
    DarrenM
    Jun 18, 2020

    Yes, it would if you wanted to use Open VPN over NordVpn on the router.

     

    DarrenM

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    DarrenM
    Sr. NETGEAR Moderator
    Jun 17, 2020

    You would only want to use 1 VPN service not both.

     

    DarrenM

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      ajmich
      Aspirant
      Jun 18, 2020

      Thanks.  To clarify, does the Netgear VPN feature essentially remove the need for NordVPN?  I simply no longer need Nord software because the router serves the same purpose?

       

      • DarrenM's avatar
        DarrenM
        Sr. NETGEAR Moderator
        Jun 18, 2020

        Yes, it would if you wanted to use Open VPN over NordVpn on the router.

         

        DarrenM