All traffic from the secondary router (child) flows through the first router. It’s possible to chain two routers together in a parent-child relationship, like we did in our dual-router setup tutorial. The solution: LAN-To-WAN behind a VPN router You don’t need to trade in your mesh router, and you can still protect your entire network with a popular VPN like Private Internet Access, NordVPN or ExpressVPN.īut unfortunately it requires 1 extra router (there’s no easy way around this). How we can still route Google wifi through a VPN You can use their AiMesh technology to create an even faster mesh network than Google wifi. The best alternative: ASUSWRT routers like the AC-68u have built-in VPN connectivity. Unfortunately there is no 3rd-party firmware for Google wifi at this time.
Popular firmwares like DD-WRT and ASUSWRT-Merlin allow you to unlock extra features, including VPN connectivity. Most major router brands have some for of 3rd-party router firmware that can be flashed (installed) if you have a little technical know-how. There isn’t even a manual setup option for PPTP or L2TP connections.
Google wifi router install#
You can’t install android VPN apps on the router (even though Google owns Android). Google Wifi doesn’t directly support VPN connections. For native support, you’d need a vpn-enabled router.īut don’t worry, it’s still possible to use Google Wifi routers with a VPN. By increasing the number of access points throughout your home, you get faster, more consistent speeds.īut Google Wifi’s firmware doesn’t support VPN connections, and there’s no 3rd-party firmware available. Google Wifi and their newer Nest Wifi routers are an easy way to setup a home mesh network.
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