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Buy a private VPN router<\/h2>\r\n

A private VPN router creates a separate Wi-Fi network and can route traffic from connected devices through a VPN. A single WireGuard or OpenVPN profile is configured on the router, allowing laptops, phones, tablets, TVs, and other devices to use the protected connection without a separate VPN app on each one.<\/p>\r\n

This category contains GL.iNet routers based on OpenWrt. They provide additional control over routing, DNS, device-specific policies, and VPN connections. A VPN subscription or provider configuration is purchased separately: the router itself is not a VPN service and does not guarantee anonymity.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

When a private router is useful<\/h2>\r\n

While travelling, the router connects to hotel, apartment, coworking-space, or other third-party Wi-Fi, while your devices continue to use a familiar private network. This keeps one network name, password, and configuration. When the VPN is active, the router creates an encrypted tunnel to the selected provider\u2019s server.<\/p>\r\n

At home or in an office, the router can serve as the primary gateway or provide a separate network for a work laptop, node, smart devices, or other equipment. For cryptocurrency services, it adds a layer of network protection, but it does not replace a hardware wallet, security key, system updates, or careful address verification before signing a transaction.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

VPN router or VPN app<\/h2>\r\n

An app protects only the phone or computer on which it is enabled. A router can apply the VPN to the entire network or only to selected devices. Compatible firmware may also provide a VPN kill switch, device-specific routing rules, and encrypted DNS settings.<\/p>\r\n

Actual speed depends on the router, protocol, VPN server, and upstream connection. WireGuard is generally faster, while OpenVPN is supported by a broad range of services. For more about provider selection, no-logs policies, and leak testing, read our guide to what a VPN does<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

How to choose a GL.iNet private router<\/h2>\r\n