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  1. January 4th, 2023, 07:38 PM #1
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    VPN vs Travel Router

    When I travel, I have been using a travel router at the hotels.

    I understand the travel router protects the laptop as it acts like a firewall. I believe VPN protects the data as it leaves the laptop. Is this correct?

    My questions are:

    If I have a travel router, is VPN needed? And vice versa, if I have VPN, is a travel router needed?
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  2. January 5th, 2023, 04:16 AM #2
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    They are different...and it depends on your needs..... When in a hotel, do you shop online, make remote connections to other people's computers etc???

    A VPN is a sever in some city/state/country somewhere that YOU connect to. When you then get online, everyone that in monitooring IP Addresses sees you at the VPN address. To hackers, it looks like that is where you are located. If they try to attack you, you are not really there....
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  3. January 9th, 2023, 12:51 PM #3
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    Some travel routers have a VPN as part of their software. Which one are you using? Post the make and model.
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    Possibly useful link:

    https://www.zdnet.com/article/best-travel-vpn/
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  5. January 20th, 2025, 08:19 AM #5
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    I’ve used both a VPN and a travel router while traveling, and in my experience, they complement each other rather than replace one another. A travel router mainly helps protect devices within your own network and can add convenience if you’re connecting multiple devices. On the other hand, a VPN safeguards your data when it travels over public Wi-Fi by encrypting it.
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  6. January 21st, 2025, 05:14 AM #6
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    I have also used both. A travel router is great for creating a secure, private network in a hotel or other shared Wi-Fi setups. It?s super handy when you?re connecting multiple devices because you don?t have to log each one individually into the hotel Wi-Fi. A VPN, though, is crucial when sending data over a public connection. It encrypts everything, so you?re better protected against people trying to intercept personal info.

    If you?re traveling for leisure and need a break from all the tech stuff, it?s worth exploring outdoor adventures. When I stayed at resorts I made sure to check amenities and focus more on relaxing than fiddling with routers. Always refreshing!

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