VPN on Freesat box, not on the router

eoinous · 20-01-2023 02:10PM #1

Hi, is it possible to setup a VPN on the newest, official Freesat boxes instead of on the router? ie. within the network settings of the Freesat box. I have not purchased the box yet, and I would like to know this before deciding to

I would like to avoid setting up a VPN on the wifi router as then it affects all devices in the house connected to the wifi. It's for my parents' house, so I don't want all of their devices to be affected if a problem arises with the VPN.

Apologies if this question has been answered already - I could not find it via a search of the forum. Thanks!

dam099 · 20-01-2023 02:30PM

I am not an expert on these boxes but given the intended market I doubt they would bother adding.

Other solutions would be a higher end router that allows you to define what interface a client uses or a small cheap router with VPN between the device and your main router.

Doodah7 · 20-01-2023 03:19PM

Can't be done.

eoinous · 21-01-2023 04:00PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120134069#Comment_120134069

Thanks for your reply. I will investigate the cheap router option.

swoofer · 21-01-2023 09:31PM

When you say official Freesat boxes which one do you mean?

eoinous · 22-01-2023 06:19PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120139896#Comment_120139896

The 4k boxes (recordable or non-recordable) listed on the 'freesat dot co dot uk' website. Sorry, I am a new member so don't have permission to post links yet.

dubrov · 24-01-2023 10:43PM

As others have said, I doubt FreeSat boxes support VPNs.

If you just want to get around geoblocks, I am sure you can update the DNS settings on these boxes.

So maybe have a look at a Smart DNS type solution.

VPN on Freesat box, not on the router

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