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Hi

I'm living abroad, but would like to VPN into a server/router at my parents place, so I can use their internet connection to avoid geoblocking. Similar to the services you can purchase online.

I'm not familiar with the terminology used for this, so I'm a bit lost for what to look for. My plan is to purchase either a NAS or a router with an external drive, as I will also use it for backup purposes.
 
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The router size will depend on how much data you plan to pass though it. VPN adds quite a bit of load because of the encryption. Still you will likely be limited by internet upload speed before a modern router limits you.

I would consider ASUS routers. You have the option of asus-merlin and dd-wrt and I think the default firmware run vpn-server. TPlink also has many router that support things like dd-wrt.

What I would do is look at the supported router list for dd-wrt....mostly so you can see the CPU speeds and memory. You can then look at the default firmware and even see if you need to load dd-wrt.
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Well, I have NordVPN it is relativiely simple. I use a ASUS RT-55u ( any modern ASUS router should work) and then flashed it whe ASUS Merlin. Nord has a deal that was $80 for two years. Some have lifetime pricing, but their quality isn't as good as Nord (to me).

Then once you get the router and subscription, download the OpenVPN configure files, and set it in your router settings. Flip the switch and presto. Also you have the ability to use 5 devices at once, so a router isn't needed if it is just you. You can download the NordVPN program in Windows or the app to use on your phone. A router counts as one device, so you can use that and have other devices connected to it.
 
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It's not quite what I'm looking for, there are plenty of services as you describe, but I'm basically looking for a DIY solution where I want to use my parents already paid for internet connection to access what I'm not able to from where I'm currently living.

I assume some VPN program (server/client?) which opens the possibility to access both the LAN and WAN where the hardware is located
 
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So you want to set up your OWN VPN connection and server? You need some encrypting hardware to do that, and that can be a pretty penny. Honestly, $80 for two years is a steal (not trying to promote them, just saying).

You will need a VPN concenrtator, and then make sure that your parents' bandwidth will be able to support the incoming connection AND the encypted connection. Not to mention, to connect to the server in the States, you will need a server based in the country you want to connect to. So again, this becomes a pretty penny, and using a subscription VPN service would be more helpful, and less painful.

With the VPN subscription, you WILL be using your parents' connection. The way it works is [Your computer>your router>your parents' connection>VPN server>any website]. Again, you are REQUIRED to have an active internet service in order to connect to the VPN server. Hope this helps.
 
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As SniperGod suggests, just getting a traditional VPN service to avoid geolocation makes far more sense. Depending on what you're doing, you may absolutely destroy your parents' residential service for them while you're using it in this manner and depending on the ISP, possibly violate their agreement with their ISP in order to piggyback off their connection to save a very small amount of money a month. And you'll pay more setting this up than you'll save in VPN costs for years.
 
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Pretty much all you need is router software that allows it to act as a vpn server. This is fairly common even with factory firmware. Some hide the option that lets you go back to the internet and only allow local lan access You might be able to load third party firmware if the current router does not support the features you need. The other option is to place a pc behind their router. There are a number of free vpn servers many people used to use himachi but I have not looked at it in years.

One thing that may prevent this is if your parents router does not have a actual routable ip. The ISP can also block ports but you can get around that using non standard ports.
 
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bill001g: so I should just look for a router supporting vpn server, and check if only allows local LAN access? Sounds pretty straight forward even though I may have to spend some coin on a decent router.
 
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The router size will depend on how much data you plan to pass though it. VPN adds quite a bit of load because of the encryption. Still you will likely be limited by internet upload speed before a modern router limits you.

I would consider ASUS routers. You have the option of asus-merlin and dd-wrt and I think the default firmware run vpn-server. TPlink also has many router that support things like dd-wrt.

What I would do is look at the supported router list for dd-wrt....mostly so you can see the CPU speeds and memory. You can then look at the default firmware and even see if you need to load dd-wrt.
 
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