VPN Router: Boost Privacy Across Your Whole Network

Yes, PIA allows split tunneling on routers. This lets you personalize your connection and choose which devices should continue to use your default IP address and which ones can use the VPN. That means you can have the best of both worlds and you don’t need to disconnect your VPN to access local sites and services.

If you have a VPN-compatible router, start by subscribing to PIA. Then, visit our Support Portal to find the installation guide for your router model. Once you’re finished, connect to a server and enjoy extra data protection for every device on your network.

Not necessarily. Newer routers often include built-in support for protocols such as OpenVPN or WireGuard, while others may need manual setup or may not support VPNs at all. ISP-provided routers are often more limited. If you want to avoid manual setup, you can get a router with PIA VPN pre-installed. Alternatively, you can use VPN apps on individual devices – PIA allows unlimited device connections under one account.

PIA works with many popular retail routers, including ASUSWRT, Asuswrt-Merlin, and DD-WRT. Your ISP’s router is unlikely to work with PIA because they usually block VPN installation. You also have the option to get a FlashRouter with PIA already pre-installed.

Yes, several commercial routers, like FlashRouters, offer this option. You can get one of their VPN routers with PIA already pre-installed. If you need any help using PIA on your router, reach out to our 24/7 Customer Support team for expert help.

All VPN connections reduce your internet speed slightly because they require extra processing power. However, the impact is often small, especially if you use a VPN that supports lightweight protocols and 10-Gbps connections, like PIA. In some cases, PIA may actually improve speeds for streaming and gaming by making your online activity less visible to your ISP, which may help reduce activity-based throttling.