Router for VPN and an Open SSID?

ssmacc · 9 Oct 2018 at 08:38

Hello,

My Sky deal is up and although I've been happy with the Broadband 65/19 speeds I'm thinking of joining Virgin. However, I know virgins WiFi is abysmal so I'm toying with the idea of getting a decent Router, the Sky Q router has been fine. I'd like to set up a couple of SSID on my Home network, one running Private Internet Access (VPN) and one open. I assume if I do this I can pick what devices connect to which.

I'd get the 350meg with virgin, mu house is more or less fully wired,although phone tablets etc are on WiFi.

Any tips on which router I should go for, as you can tell I'm no expert but am comfortable flashing the router if required.

Cheers

ssmacc · 9 Oct 2018 at 11:30

Thanks for the advice BigT. I'm only streaming over the VPN so I guess 7-10meg will be plenty? I'll research what you've said when I get time (fairly new to this) but I'm hoping a £150-£200 router will do what I require.

Thanks again,

ssmacc · 9 Oct 2018 at 15:54

Caged said:
Why do you want to run an open network?

Never really thought about it!

Just assumed it was better to have the option, I was thinking:

VPN (PIA)
Open
Guest

I access Plex a fair bit remotely if that makes any difference.

ssmacc · 10 Oct 2018 at 10:38

OP - Anyone recommend a router for me?

Cheers

ssmacc · 10 Oct 2018 at 14:32

bledd said:
Open means ANYONE can connect. Bad idea for 99.9% of places.

I see, I'm using the wrong terminology, by open I've meant not behind a VPN, it'll be secured with a password (I'll update my terminology!)

ssmacc · 10 Oct 2018 at 17:41

Now the terminology is sorted, anyone recommend a router for me?

ssmacc · 23 Oct 2018 at 18:43

I'm switching to Virgin BBand on Friday and would like a router that meets my needs before then...the more I read the less I know!!! Anyone recommend a Router that supports VPN (PIA), I'd like to have the option to log into at least two WiFi's, one via a VPN and one behind a password, and ideally the same wired.

Thanks,

ssmacc · 23 Oct 2018 at 20:26

Thanks for the response would a Netgear, ASUS or other mainstream router not meet my requirements?

ssmacc · 23 Oct 2018 at 21:32

Thanks for the link, must admit I'm a bit shocked a commercial router can't sustain a VPN and a normal WiFi / LAN connection I can't be the only person who wants this (with limited Network experience). Will keep researching.

Anymore advice appreciated .

ssmacc · 24 Oct 2018 at 08:53

gizmoy2k said:
answered here https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/posts/32215693 the other day, you wont find a better mainstream commercial router for VPN

Looks spot on cheers! Appears I can connect via the WiFI or LAN to either a VPN connection or "normal" one with the Merlin firmware (fairly easily), is that correct? If so it's the one for me...