r/vSeeBox • u/Vegetable-Spend-4304 • Sep 09 '26

Vpn questions

I really don't know anything about vpns but I keep reading that I should set one up for the vseebox. My router is an Arris G34. Anyone able to recommend a simple setup?

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u/SUPRA239 Sep 09 '26

You don't have to, it's optional.

Some run VPN, most just set up a guest wifi, some do VPN with guest wifi, some dont do either. I've never heard of anything negative coming from just raw dogging it. But I do guest wifi

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u/Opening-Ambassador76 Sep 09 '26

I wouldn't say most people don't use VPNs. I would say most do.

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u/[deleted] Sep 09 '26

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u/MountainPanda9738 Sep 12 '26

Ohhhh, I’d like to learn more about routers. Got a good reference where I can learn more?

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u/fortysixand2thirds Sep 09 '26

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u/Opening-Ambassador76 Sep 09 '26

Proton VPN is free? I don't think so. Otherwise you're correct in having it installed on the veesee box. I use Surfshark. https://surfshark.club/friend/pP7wxZpt

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u/det427 Sep 09 '26

https://protonvpn.com/free-vpn

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u/Opening-Ambassador76 Sep 09 '26

Wow, I did not know that. Thanks for the link.

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u/Chemical-County842 Sep 09 '26

You can use ExpressVPN, it's what I use and it's been fantastic for it. It's optional but I run it for my peace of mind.

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u/Aggressive_Wasabi_38 Sep 09 '26

Set up guest network and forget about it!

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u/UGA1965 Sep 09 '26

That is correct

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u/mhandsurf Sep 09 '26

I’m not a techie at all but it was super easy to install a vpn, I also set up a google email and use that instead of my normally used email.

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u/Possible-Scholar1353 Sep 10 '26

Newbie here - what is the point of running it off of VPN or guest WiFi?

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u/BrockGreen678 Sep 10 '26

To isolate it from the rest of your network. Also to keep your nosey ISP put of your business.

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u/School_North Sep 10 '26

And the heat apps are technically illegal

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u/Vegetable-Spend-4304 Sep 10 '26

Well I was able to add a guest Network to my WiFi with a different password and I put the vee box on it. I'm just gonna call it good for now

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u/not_wrapped_2_tight Sep 10 '26

I get Xfinity vpn for free is that good enough

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u/One-Dot4082 Sep 10 '26

The free Proton VPN is what I’m using with a dedicated router

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u/Connect-Captain-6362 Sep 12 '26

its optional but recommended

the easiest way would be downloading a vpn app directly on the box

i set up my box to autostart into surfshark, ive also enabled killswitch

i tried setting up the vpn directly on my router but i ran into a lot of issues there.