How to Install a VPN Router

This is a HOW TO video where I'll show you with actual wiring, how to assemble a home network from your DSL provider's Modem, to your Wifi routers including adding a BraxRouter. This will show you a network with a VPN trunk and a non-VPN trunk and the options for wired or wifi on each network segment.
A BraxRouter when used in a wired configuration as shown in this video is different from other solutions which may support VPN routing. The difference is that this allows wired VPN gigabit trunking. Wifi routers only do Wifi routing if a VPN client is enabled.
This video was made because of people asking me how I set this up very frequently.
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Part List
USB 3.0 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter amzn.to/2MVaRdN
Gigabit Ethernet Switch amzn.to/36pgRn1
Raspberry Pi 4 amzn.to/37E6ZFV
Raspberry PI 4 case amzn.to/37KjKPF
Wifi Router 802.11ac amzn.to/2tpESMa
Powerline TP-Link amzn.to/2sndfmA
Powerline Netgear amzn.to/2ToXCX4
BraxRouter Software brax.me/home/rob
BytzVPN bytzvpn.com with TOR routing and Pi-Hole options included
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[@anjandas8572]

This is in my view the best profitable channel for viewers; same kind of content with such knowledge, depth and ease is rare. Thank you Sir.

[@robertdamphousse1351]

I still don't have a clue about most of the content yet. Tech overwhelms me, but this guy is a good teacher. Thanks for the quality content Rob

[@robertdamphousse1351]

By not having clue meaning I just don't understand alit yet

[@robbraxmantech]

And this is the more complex issue. There are easier topics

[@KRay-fb2vf]

I like your style of no unnecessary talking and getting to the point. I have set up home networks years ago and I'm interested in figuring out how a VPN service I pay for compares to a VPN router at home. This sentence from your information above confuses me. "Wifi routers only do Wifi routing if a VPN client is enabled. By VPN client do you mean a paid for service. I'm here to learn. Thank You

[@tomkrolix]

You are wise tech lad. I reckon many of people needed this video to have a whole picture. This is what I exactly build based on BraxRouter. Well done and thank you!.

[@robbraxmantech]

Thank you!

[@stoneman006]

Why are you using KZbin for tech support, lol

[@katisugarbaker7349]

This is the MOST VALUABLE channel on KZbin. Thanks for the clear visible demonstrations, your clear speech with good cadence, and the valuable information.

[@billsmith9249]

Just stumbled on your de-google video yesterday, this was recommended to me today.... subscribed. Thanks for the great content.

[@renaissancestatesman]

Me too! Hope more people start doing things like this. Time to push back.

[@dh2032]

@@renaissancestatesmanwho recommended it by , google or youtube?

[@michaeldina1103]

Not enough videos on KZbin in regards to this subject. Thank you for your service to the public.

[@robbraxmantech]

I agree that this kind of content is sparse!

[@AndrewTCW]

Per Rob's talk, people are enjoying on the internet with providing their data so VPN service charges.

[@FloridaGirl-]

I’m so glad I ran across your channel!

[@elsiepfeiffer1395]

Rob is the man.

[@randomuser5001]

You should check out Someordinarygamers too acutally too

[@MontoyaMatrix]

This piano-playing fool is a hero AND a Saint. God bless you and thank your, Rob, for all you do.

[@GLLHamp]

I just learned about this cat and he seems very knowledgeable. Welcome to the new digital battlefield!

[@georgesheptak5657]

Holy crap, a whole electronic store of gear. Great vid thanks for your knowledge.

[@koffidokpo]

This a wonderful demonstration of internet setup at home. I think everybody need to know this, particularly this time. Great Video! You deserve more subscribers! It will come soon; keep it on please!

[@petertoxin5752]

right now this will and IS becoming very valuable information your channel should explode.

[@IamSandpaper]

Just a tip. You could use a NanoPi R4S instead of a Raspberry Pi. The Nano comes with 2 Gigabit ethernet ports, but no WiFi - that needs an adapter, but you won't need the USB-to-Ethernet adapter. However, if you're going to connect it to a WiFi Router anyway, you can just use that WiFi from the router instead. Comes in 1GB RAM and 4GB RAM versions. I have a NanoPi R4S 4GB and have it set up as a firewall. Works great.

[@MrMarcusjarvey]

The technical level required to maintain internet privacy is beyond many engineers, let alone the joe public.

[@smugmode]

The good guys are working on that. Using computers used to be quite technical but now look how easy it's become.

[@luckylarrikin1439]

Another thing added now on my, to do list!

[@popquizzz]

Rob, being a network engineer that goes back to the days of original thicknet and thinnet, arcnet and banyan vines, I appreciate many of your presentations, but this one is lacking in full capabilities. First of all, you should connect your gigabit Ethernet switch to your cable modem and then all your devices into that switch. This would give you a better throughput on your devices. There are a few other points I would like to help you with to incorporate into a part 2 that is needed for this video. I will reach out to you by email.

[@simonebertini1813]

you deserve more subscribers! excellent content !

[@robbraxmantech]

I'm glad you find it interesting! I make videos that people ask for

[@bramblebop1904]

Absolutely. This guy is unique. Zero bullshit, and his mind seems to work e_actly like mine, so he's very easy to understand. I cannot point to a single video I watched on this channel that I didn't find profitable. And I love his classical-guitar intro, very classy.

[@gtibruce]

@@robbraxmantech If im only using wifi in one room that i live in surely i only need a straight ordinary VPN router to be safe dont i?

[@remifasol3946]

@@gtibruce same question for me

[@Wardaug]

@@robbraxmantech can you make a more detailed manual for setting up the wired version the directions seem to assume I know something about networking 😁. Seriously I’m lost

[@superpowerforhire]

Expertise to the highest level.

[@Vadinaka]

Thank you Sir. I will need to add a pFsense firewall. Where should I put it?

[@AirborneEclipse]

They just hooked up the area’s new fiber optic network here and since it’s been 4 years since this vid is there any chance that the VPN services are faster now? It would suck to be stuck being slow again with a great fiber optic line.

[@NonnofYobiznes]

Your router looks very good. I think I'll get one. I have two routers, a high end one and a mid range. How should I connect them if I want to be able to create temporary guest WiFi on both of them?

[@tedpert8786]

Rob is a treasure trove of info.

[@scottgilsdorf2938]

I appreciate the type of information your providing to us! I have a question about this video. If you have to use the apple Wi-Fi (before the Brax router) for situations like you explain with the banking apps/sites, you still expose your IP address when that happens correct? It only takes once? Thanks in advance!

[@adambarlow1851]

What if you have a DSL Modem + WiFi Router combined like I do? Will this setup still work? You mentioned something about it being pre-configured.

[@robbraxmantech]

It will work now without an issue. The prior issue was IPV6. We handled that at the Braxrouter

[@victornoagbodji]

😊 😊 🙏 thank you so much for sharing these videos. and OMG i thought for a second that your wall had magnet in it 😅 😅

[@rdendpoint7575]

Very clear and understandable on how to use thank you for a great video my order will be in shortly

[@tonycstech]

I just bought AC1750 and put my modem in a pass through mode. Now i have my own VPN at home i can connect to from my phone or my laptop at work.

[@kimivy7234]

So, why don't you connect the brax router directly to the modem?

[@tamboleo]

What's the camera you use for recording? The autofocus it's really on point.

[@dons1643]

So, instead of Mesh wifi you use Powerline network to get to distant connections?

[@vanbarrelo]

Rob braxman Love your work. You video's are very clear, helpful and easy to understand. I'll like the way you explain everything very well

[@QuirkQuest123]

you should have at least 1 M subscribers. i subscribed

[@robertrose3068]

I'm trying to figure out how to adjust settings for a vpn router to use with Eero mesh

[@k.t_shootz6584]

Can you plug the brax router into the modem directly and then to the net gear?

[@MarylandWearAndCarry]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@pdlngsqrs9547]

EXCELLENT and VER Y instructional video Mr. Braxman. Q: Is there an available block diagram of the different configurations? Brax web configuration? Where? Solution for, if necessary bypass ISP provided modem (moca)/built in wifi and with 3rd party router as you show. Routing/NAT function disabled? btw is the the 3rd party device you use/show here, simply a wifi and not wifi/router? 802.11ac connections no matter how fast, will be limited by the bandwidth of the VPN router I presume? Pay for VPN?

[@delmarrey9077]

Suppose you have a modem with the built in WiFi, which comes from Comcast/xfinity?

[@ambilaevus7607]

I was wondering the same thing.

[@thecalledout7]

I look froward to Rob's videos!

[@robbraxmantech]

Glad you enjoy!

[@brucel.6078]

If I have a desktop with no wifi capabilities and only one network jack, and use the secondary configuration in this video... how will I use the the sites that dont allow vpn, other than swapping lan connection from vpn router to the standard router? Thank you!

[@rt4476]

Do we have anything that would work with Verizon fios router?

[@AUCKR]

What about if you have Cox Panorama wifi/ wired unit?

[@STKHub]

Great video, Chadi. Life gives us the ability to grow and do fantastic things. Permanently removing our opportunity to grow is a disservice to everyone, especially ourselves. Relief's not worth the loss of our potential.

[@kennethbening9994]

Could you provide a link where I get the Brax Router?

[@eleventeenmachine5991]

What if you're not hooked to a landline for internet? We have line of sight microwave from way down in the valley below. Can you still make it a VPN? Or would it be pointless?

[@JToona]

If you have a router in your home, you can have a network-wide VPN.

[@dr.captainmd4811]

I currently have a fios router with wifi, is it possible to connect a vpn tplink router to the back via the Ethernet ports like you did and just vpn into the second wifi?

[@kiamaz254]

This Channel is a gem! Subbed!

[@Th3Riddick]

I need a little clarity. If one is using a VPN router setup, but then has to connect to a non-VPN to conduct some banking transactions, does that not negate the point of using the vpn setup? If at a home network, you've done told the internet you're this person at this location.

[@robbraxmantech]

they're considered as two separate communications

[@unicornlife3607]

Is there a brax vpn router with 1000 or 10,000 mbs ethernet ports instead of 20 mbs USB ? I have wifi range extenders at over 1770mbs. We use 10,000mbs cat 7 cable to feed it from the Internet router which is currently 1000 mbs. If I put the brax router in between the Internet modem and 1770mbs range extender what speed can the brax router flow data ? Using a USB 3 to ethernet adapter at 20mbs is a waist of my 1000mbs internet router. Especially as 10,000 mbs is coming soon.

[@pepeshopping]

You did a double NAT by plugging the ethernet into the WAN port of the Netgear WiFi. It would work for most applications, but now I wonder if you know this stuff well.

[@robbraxmantech]

Double NAT is correct. I presume you understand the security/privacy implications of that?

[@brucel.6078]

Outstanding video!!!! Thanks for all you do to protect peoples privacy!!! Im ordering the software soon! Will buy a raspberry Pi at a local micro center. You rock!!!!!

[@sanjeevjangu4929]

BROTHER, YOU ARE THE BEST!!! You oooh really helped me!! THANK

[@TheSuroto]

Usually most routers have a VPN option in the settings, That's what I use with NordVPN and works great.

[@brianfredericks4806]

Thanks Rob, great video. Question - I have Armstrong Plume wifi modems installed, can I use my Apple extreme for a VPN router or use a Brax Router between the Plume wifi and Apple extreme.

[@markkulyas2418]

Background music is not needed for instructional videos, and using a lapel mic in a room that doesn't have an echo is a must. Audio quality is a must when making good quality videos. Your information is very important to us but it is imperative that we can hear what you're saying. Please take this as constructive criticism, and thank you for your Channel.

[@chazfaz3595]

I appreciate your studied insight Rob!.

[@equisader]

Well this is timely!

[@evelynhigginbottom1830]

Will the cable company charge me extra for additional device? Thanks

[@cmthekilla]

Nope.

[@peter-johnduncan2071]

Could this be connected to the wifi router that you normally get from your service provider? Was wondering if I'd still be able to access the VPN through the ISP Wifi Router.

[@tenguken847]

Hi Rob....3 of my good close friends started a company called Pwnie Express...the used a nokia900 then went to nexus 5 phones and tablets...are you familiar with them?...i am VERY interested in your phones and plan to get a few and have my friends "pentest" them...i have been super excited tuning into your content...you have actually "created" some things i had talked with my friends about...well...hahaha..in a sense😉...keep up the good work!!!...in my book you are "the man of the hour"

[@robbraxmantech]

Are you the one selling those Pwnie Express phones on Ebay?

[@tenguken847]

No i do not sell anything online or otherwise...my friend sold the company years ago and was not impressed with the direction it took...i do not know who is selling those phones...

[@bramblebop1904]

Do you have a video where you present and explain your products?

[@whatisfreedom]

What do you think of mesh systems. Are they better or is what you just showed better?

[@nathan5871]

WOW YOU ARE SO NECESSARY RIGHT NOW! LOVE YOUR VIDEOS.

[@mrright5719]

Hire do you defend against DNS leaks with your router VPN setup?

[@IEraiderfan]

Great information thank you Sir.👍👍👍

[@Jester62D]

I didn't understand how the VPN system prevents being located by phones that have their locations 'ON'. Can you please clarify ?

[@MICKYLEAKSMGR-PRESIDENTCJWORLD]

Brilliantly Done Rob Brother as Always...👼🏽🕵🏼🇮🇳🌍👍🏼 I explain in text you show it on video!👏🏼Lol But I was Hoping to see you inform people how to allocate IPs to each change default admin passwords and SSIDs. Also not give Connect automatically option for non VPN SSID so that secure connection won't be lost. Maybe Next Video: Mock Setup Router/s Interfaces & Settings?! Might help to throw in SSID broadcast Off Mac Spoofing DDoS Firewall Settings, Mac Filter Allow and DHCP IP Range Limited to number of Devices being used explained! Some text pointers over each Router for Those who are Very Bad with Tech to Get Even More Simplified. But It was more than enough though for people to understand the concept of the connections and which will be VPN vs Non VPN. Great Work! Banks: I think are allowing VPN Rob and if Mobile App, Authenticates via Registered Phone Number so doesn't bother which Net Connection. Unsure if it is Different in the US? Here in India Because OTP based authentication, so Doesn't Give AZ about the Connection used. Could someone confirm? On another note, did you hear anyone telling you that even if they had automatic updates turned off, people's computers/laptops restarted with a couple of updates and Edge Browser installed on their Windows systems with MSE standing in Optional Updates along with Silverlight? Happened to me! So Just a Heads Up! Cheers!

[@robbraxmantech]

Thank you buddy

[@MICKYLEAKSMGR-PRESIDENTCJWORLD]

@@robbraxmantech Thank You Rob! Don't be discouraged by the Negative Comments. Keep Posting videos that matter and we're gonna watch for sure! Sad news is They extended the Extreme Lockdown here in Chennai to July 31st 2020! No food delivery even here forget online gadgets shopping or delivery! Courts Kept Closed because 13/07/2020 Courts Time Frames End 13/07/2017 case filed=3 years! Can't wait when shipping open and I get a phone or few from you! Down the line will discuss about the cameras too!👍🏼Have you seen the latest lenses they've come out with for Pi4? Things should only get better! There's a whole bunch of stuff going on 80 officers changed! They're deleting contacts evidence WhatsApp messages off My phone that are critical Case Evidence! Worst of All, they brutally killed a Father and Son in Thoothukdi Police Station! Yeah Rob Brother😢Very Dangerous and Crazy Times Ahead! Wish me luck! 10 days countdown begins! Twitter gone crazy AZ too! Followers&Following missing in 1000s Tweets more than 7k Missing! I'm betting they're the ones of timeline of events mugshots of criminals Officers etc caught! I'm having to repost zhit in Twitter @MICKYLEAKS_MGR found your profile and followed there too! Think brax.me Will soon have people Landing up there! And oh Do Have Fun Times on the Boat to keep your mind off the Crazy world from time to time! The crazier it gets the more relaxed and sane we should be by being prepared! Great to know you're into prepper stuff too!

[@bluemustang5002]

So if I understand correctly, it's wifi OR ethernet, it can't ever be both, or is it that you simply connect the brax router to the router that has the wifi access point in order to get both, just not both on the actual brax router itself....yes?

[@robbraxmantech]

When you go wired, you have a switch that can have other Wifi plugged in. That's how I expand my Wifi network to be VPN

[@cimbus]

Rob, if you didn't want to sacrifice internet speed wouldn't it be better to just use a VPN app on whatever device you are using (ie., phone or pc) rather than create another wifi (VPN it) using your Brax Router which decreases your internet speed down to 50 mbps?

[@britcar2288]

Great description. I will set it up. I run my own virtual server so I believe that will only work with the non-vpn network? Right?

[@MrNeilypops]

It is also possible to install DD-WRT or OpenWRT on a secondary router as a VPN router. A bit more complicated...maybe...

[@blbreptiles4126]

How would you set this up on a starlink system? Do i need to replace the starlink router?

[@robbraxmantech]

Someone was saying that starlink drops the signal so they couldn't have it work reliably. I don't have starlink so I don't know

[@huuhaa5896]

Thanks for this! I was misunderstood some of your content before and thought there shouldn't be non vpn router at all cause phones will locate that known router location and expose everyone, but this video clarified things. Does your vpn router software allow use any vpn service which offers wireguard or open vpn config files? Also what's your opinion about Windscribe vpn?

[@seanferguson5460]

Is there an advantage to having a BytzVPN account AND a BraxRouter?

[@experience3980]

Hello sir, in order to buy these items, can I contact you by any means to request advice first?

[@andrewjefferson5322]

how can you add this to a modem with wifi router in one?

[@paulibrahim5898]

Is there a way to add a wifi mesh network like Orbi or Velop behind a wired VPN router? I'm thinking something like ISP router w/ WiFi disabled --> wired VPN router --> wifi mesh (primary node connected via ethernet, rest of the setup as designed for the mesh). Would that place the entire mesh network behind VPN since the Ethernet it's creating a mesh from is coming from a VPN router?

[@rollierollz]

Excellent video and explanation, soooo valuable, thank you Sir !

[@sanpedro2527]

Excellent presentation. Does the Brax VPN slow down the internet connection ?

[@robbraxmantech]

All VPN's of course will be slower than direct. But in real use, you won't really notice.

[@iancarlosbenitez5281]

Will this set up let me watch content from another country?

[@remifasol3946]

@@iancarlosbenitez5281 yes !

[@futurecactus]

@@iancarlosbenitez5281 maybe, depends what VPN service you choose, it's a cat and mouse game with streaming services and VPN services.

[@randyc754]

Excellent presentation.

[@robbraxmantech]

Thank you kindly!

[@MrGarrowson]

If I remember correctly, Google services use the Mac address to map the location of WiFi networks, so even if users with location enabled are not connected to your network, if they are nearby they can report your Mac address to google by using mobile data.

[@robbraxmantech]

Yes. that's true of standard Google Android phones. But that's not your device Mac Address. That's the Wifi router's Mac address.

[@LND3947]

You could just run a script to periodically change the MAC address, or just tell the router (via software/firmware) to not distribute it's MAC address to any device and instead force yourself to manually type in the initial MAC address on the client device that wants to connect to the router, there's other ways you could go about this too, you don't need hide you MAC address, you could use alternate methods of distributed networking, or you could implement active protection from such surveying methods by combating it..... You can look into that on your own time if you want more information on that subject. Don't ever "leave it to another day", protect your network before it even goes online for the first time, don't take any risks, and inform people around you of the risks they are exposed to. We aren't living in the 90's anymore, everything you do can be publicly monitored by any person very easily, even if it is digital. This is about a fight for continued freedom and a right to speak freely and live with privacy & security.

[@J0nDaFr3aK]

Cool vid. I have a question. Is the brax router necessary at all? Some routers have a built-in VPN configuration tool. Would that also do? What would be the differences? Another question: One downside to using a single VPN for every network user is that VPNs offer lower speeds and multiple users would make the experience even more frustrating. What happens if I set up a VPN both in my router and on a device? When starting the VPN on the device, will it bypass the VPN configuration in the router or would I then be using 2 chained VPNs?

[@robbraxmantech]

Those routers can work. But this is extra powerful because it can work as a gigabit wired router which is better for an expanded network

[@Demonicintrovert666]

@@robbraxmantech is this vpn router compatible with 5G? and will protonVPN work on this router?

[@merced1989ify]

Won't each device be vulnerable through its cellular data connection, if Wi-Fi slows down. (Most devices auto-switch between the two). How does this device work around that?

[@martykong3592]

Thank you! Interesting, and again, very informative! My challenge would be to use your pon router for my wired and wireless connections, but still keep the network shared drives in synology type nas available for the other 2/3 of household that are stuck on ios and not security minded at all.. cascading routers can be problematic for me as to if I am downstream or upstream from shared resources. mt challenges are trying to keep all 3 generations of us sharing an internet connection happy. Thanks again for insight and information! Cheers! :)

[@RidinWithMyLocsOn]

How about a video about a virtualized VPN router, like Proxmox and pfSense with a VPN service, and perhaps how to put other VMs behind the VPN?

[@robbraxmantech]

VM's is another video topic that I will need to do soon

[@livendi3229]

Rob Braxman Tech I’m also interested in the virtualized VPN. Please consider doing this soon Rob. Thanks !

[@AS-me5lc]

Rob Braxman Tech can you speak on how to use VMs for browsing the internet without getting online fingerprinting, maybe compartmentalization.

[@AS-me5lc]

Rob Braxman Tech thanks!!

[@TechEd_]

I have a suggestion why don't you use a access point. And separate the SSID with vlans. That way guest user go straight out with there ssid that the vlan takes them straight to the internet. And the other user traffic's goes to the vlan that has the Brax vpn traffic. The cuts out have multiple wifi routers.

[@djweaver30125]

How fast is your VPN product?

[@hasdrubalsosamarquez5430]

That tan is Mr. H.™ approved! 👍🏼 Great video. Very informative.

[@robbraxmantech]

Mr H!

[@opgatoperez]

Do I need a computer to set it up ? or it’s just plug and play and if is something that you can setup from your iOS device ?

[@grimtagnbag]

Love this! ❤️ good work. Yes I need u in my life

[@dons1643]

Hey Rob, So with the two routers when you are going to do banking on the non-VPN router - how is it easily switchable? I would just go into wireless settings on the computer and select a different router? then when done go back to the VPN Router? and is the Brax router compatible with my Google wifi mesh network? I currently use Nord VPN software, and would like this setup, but have to ask where does the Brax router send my stuff through?

[@edthom2210]

Easy to understand, great video.

[@LordDRockMusic]

Is there any hardware you can install it on that will get you to near gigabit throughout?

[@robbraxmantech]

Yes, when you use wired mode and attach another Wifi router that has 5Ghz then you achieve that. That's how mine is set up.

[@werewolfgangamadeusmozart2830]

If I only want a VPN router then is there a difference between a hardware setup like this and configuring, say NordVPN, on my Asus router?

[@narrowpath2980]

will it work with a wireless wifi device ?

[@wizz0ldy86]

very interesting, is this hardware also available for the Netherlands?

[@robbraxmantech]

yes

[@notall1196]

If using your phone on the vpn router via wifi, will it lose encryption?

[@jackbits6397]

If your ISP gives you a wireless modem can't you just run a cable from the ISP wireless modem to your braxvpn and bypass all that daisy chaining?

[@herrolh7394]

Great content, Brax what about to upload a video about firewalls?

[@robbraxmantech]

All computers have firewalls activated so it may not be so interesting

[@bramblebop1904]

But you can have a separate firewall device just like the VPN in this video. Then you won't need to worry about every ckien (again, just like in this video).

[@AndrewTCW]

@@robbraxmantech How does a firewall would benefit users at home for privacy?

[@SovietUnion181]

Baños will actually negate you if you are in a different country or city, but if you use a VPN at the same city where your bank is you will be able to login without any issues.

[@The420OTIS]

How safe do you feel about let's say a custom firmware router like running tomato on a router? and only using one router with the VPN