VPN set up on Broadband hub

[Martin+987]

Hi I want to set my Sky Broadband Hub (model SR203)up to connect to a VPN service. Can anyone provide advice please (in simple terms as I don't profess to be techie!!) from logging into the router to what setting need to be configured.

Thanks for any advice.

[jamesn123]

@Martin+987 

The Sky hub does not have built in VPN. If you wish to use a VPN service you'd have to install it directly on the device you are using or purchase a 3rd party VPN router.

[TimmyBGood]

@Martin+987 

Hosting a VPN service is not a feature typically found on any domestic ISP router.

You'll find such things widely discussed online, but be aware that some of the solutions will be on router hardware which is not compatible with Sky Broadband.

[Martin+987]

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@jamesn123Thanks for the response James. That explains some of floundering around on the internet trying to find out how to do the impossible!! I appreciate you taking the time to help me.

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[Martin+987]

@TimmyBGood 

Thanks for the reply and taking the time out to help.

[Mika+Hakkinen]

So are younsaying that buying ExpressVPN's Aircove router would not allow Sky Broadband to run through it?

Router shown here: https://www.expressvpn.com/aircove

Many thanks!

[cookiemonsteruk]

@Mika+Hakkinen 

In the link below there are 3 asus routers that can have the full expressvpn deployment installed on the router. The next list gives the asus routers that can have a defeatured openvpn client installed.  As asus authenticate with sky servers they are the ones to look at

https://www.expressvpn.com/vpn-download/vpn-router

[Mika+Hakkinen]

Thanks for the reply,

I'm not being pedantic, but I wondered what why meant by 

In the link below there are 3 asus routers that can havew?

Many thanks!👍

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[cookiemonsteruk]

@Mika+Hakkinen 

Sorry battery depleted on one phone so had to post at least the link and then elaborate

[Mika+Hakkinen]

So if I'm understand if you correctly, the 3 Asus routers that ExpressVPN advertise can  be compatible with Sky superfast broadband? (The black router with VOIP built-in)?

Many thanks for your knowledge, it's much appreciated!

[cookiemonsteruk]

@Mika+Hakkinen 

These asus are the ones to look at

 

Also what connection do you have fttc or fttp?

[Mika+Hakkinen]

Ah sorry, I've just read this reply after the other one (Sky forum gave a strange notification order!)

[cookiemonsteruk]

@Mika+Hakkinen 

If you are on vdsl fttc you would also need a vdsl modem bridge so that the asus gains the public ip 

[Mika+Hakkinen]

I have have fttc for the time being.

Am I mental, or are companies like Gigaclear installing FFTP, but other providers can't use that same technology (as in, utilise the same dug channels from the property to the cabinet?

That's as crazy as if Openreach barred every other ISP from touching the cabinets except themselves/BT!

[cookiemonsteruk]

@Mika+Hakkinen 

They are seperate network infrastructure builders with their own equipment