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ajmich
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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 no...
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    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?

 

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    DarrenM
    Sr. NETGEAR Moderator
    Jun 18, 2020

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

     

    DarrenM