Looking for VPN

[ZeusXI]

So I am looking for a VPN, that has the following

 

• Streaming Netflix
• (P2P) file sharing
• Zero Logs
• Compatible with Linux, Windows, Mac
• Doesn't have to, but be able to connect with a home Router so I can protect all devices in the network

 

Wouldn't mind very fast network so I could play games, but that is not necessary.

 

 

I was looking at NordVPN, SurfShark, and Hotspot Sheild. But I am not sure which would fill my needs really. Any other suggestions please feel free.

[NinJake]

Have you looked into mullvad at all? I'm not sure if it meets all of your needs but I believe it does check all of those. I would normally have recommended private internet access but it seems they recently took a turn down the wrong road. However, I've been extremely happy with PIA's service over the last 2-3 years.

[ZeusXI]

1 minute ago, NinJake said:

Have you looked into mullvad at all? I'm not sure if it meets all of your needs but I believe it does check all of those. I would normally have recommended private internet access but it seems they recently took a turn down the wrong road. However, I've been extremely happy with PIA's service over the last 2-3 years.

Ill take a look into mullvad. what road did PIA go down?

[NinJake]

Something something recently purchased by a company who may have had shady practices in the past. I haven't read into it too much to be honest. I don't use a VPN for anything other than an added layer of security. If you search the forums you'll fine a few topics about it.

 

 

Mullvad looks legit though from what I've seen so far.

[ZeusXI]

12 minutes ago, NinJake said:

Something something recently purchased by a company who may have had shady practices in the past. I haven't read into it too much to be honest. I don't use a VPN for anything other than an added layer of security. If you search the forums you'll fine a few topics about it.

 

Well security for me is #1, but I didnt know if those other requirements need to be included. 

[ZeusXI]

34 minutes ago, NinJake said:

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Do you know anything about Surfshark, or ExpressVPN or UltraVPN? All claim to be the best minus surfshark, but i hear mostly about Express, Ghost, and Nord normally. Checking out a bunch of options before i decide

[wasab]

Tunnel bear?

[ZeusXI]

8 minutes ago, wasab said:

Tunnel bear?

I used them for a bit. Wasnt too much of a fan when they got bought out by Mcafee

[ZeusXI]

11 minutes ago, Caroline said:

All VPNs store logs in some way.

 

And Nord had breaches so it's not that safe, I get it they're pumping a ton of cash to get ads from youtubers but their service isn't what it looks.

Hotspot is... meh, it's from the US = shares data with their NSA.

 

Mullvad is pretty good but expensive, same with Proton.

But if I am just using Mullvad or Proton on my home network, and maybe my phone / wifes phone, would they cost be relevant?

[willocrisp5000]

Mullvad can't do Netflix, you will get a proxy error. Same with PIA. Because Netflix doesn't allow it. Unfortunately I don't know of a VPN that gets around Netflix region lock anymore.

 

Mullvad is your best bet though. PIA was sold to a company that has ties to malware and isn't known as a great company. Some good discussion on reddit and HNews on that.

 

Both have privacy policy on their site

 

As for your router, it all depends on your router and if it can tunnel traffic for you. Most routers can provide you with a VPN that allows you to remote connect to your router by creating a VPN tunnel. And isn't what you are looking for. Look up pfsense or opensense for a router that can do everything you need it to. But you will have to build it with an old computer or something. You will need an extra nic

 

Cost is the same. However Mullvad you get 5 devices and PIA is 10

 

(I see this forum likes PIA lol. Sorry i cant see the ads)

[ZeusXI]

29 minutes ago, willocrisp5000 said:

As for your router, it all depends on your router and if it can tunnel traffic for you. Most routers can provide you with a VPN that allows you to remote connect to your router by creating a VPN tunnel. And isn't what you are looking for. Look up pfsense or opensense for a router that can do everything you need it to. But you will have to build it with an old computer or something. You will need an extra nic

 

Would a Raspberry Pi work for opensense or pfsense?

[willocrisp5000]

4 hours ago, ZeusXI said:

Would a Raspberry Pi work for opensense or pfsense?

No, it wouldn't be enough power. Plus it only has one nic and as I recall the ones before 4 didn't even hit the whole speed on the nic. Remember a router needs at least a WAN link and a LAN link, and a switch then you'd use your old router as an AP or maybe get a nice Ubiquiti

 

This is OPNsense(spelt that wrong) recommended specs

 

Processor: 1.5 GHz multi core cpu
RAM: 4 GB
Install target: 120 GB SSD

 

They do have a min install spec in their docs but to be honest this is where I would start. It can be an older piece of hardware for sure. You could even VM it on a server or proxmox that sob, but that's getting out of my league lol

 

Give their docs a read over. Not sure about posting links here, I'm new. Search OPNsense docs. You can make a basic router fairly easy. You could also get real weird and set up a free hot spot in say an apartment and see how many idiots give you access to their devices. But then I'd suggest a honeypot as well. Skies the limit friend

[FinnegansWake]

10 hours ago, ZeusXI said:

So I am looking for a VPN, that has the following

 

• Streaming Netflix
• (P2P) file sharing
• Zero Logs
• Compatible with Linux, Windows, Mac
• Doesn't have to, but be able to connect with a home Router so I can protect all devices in the network

 

Wouldn't mind very fast network so I could play games, but that is not necessary.

 

 

I was looking at NordVPN, SurfShark, and Hotspot Sheild. But I am not sure which would fill my needs really. Any other suggestions please feel free.

From what you mentioned, Surfshark fits the profile. I've been using it myself since I got a sweet deal during Black Friday. What I also tried is to stream not only Netflix, but also Disney+ (not sure if it's relevant for you, but I thought I should mention that) and it worked. Also, I looked it up, and they have instructions on how to install their VPN on your router, which might be helpful. Here's their review: https://www.comparitech.com/vpn/reviews/surfshark-review/, although they mention their slow speed, from my personal experience, I have to say the speed is quite decent since I tried using it on my PlayStation.

[willocrisp5000]

Firefox just dropped a VPN, they are using mullvad and wireguard. I'm excited. Note its in beta and only on windows for now annnnnd US only.

[ZeusXI]

19 hours ago, willocrisp5000 said:

 Look up pfsense or opensense for a router that can do everything you need it to. But you will have to build it with an old computer or something. You will need an extra nic

So when you said this, is it for both of them that I would have to build them on another computer? Or is the computer that I build it on the "acting" router?

[willocrisp5000]

2 hours ago, ZeusXI said:

So when you said this, is it for both of them that I would have to build them on another computer? Or is the computer that I build it on the "acting" router?

The computer becomes the router. Its the software that makes a router. Check out the docs, its def not for everyone, but if you like having full control over your LAN without breaking the bank, this is it. I don't need a captive portal, but now its an option lol

 

Used to be you'd flash tomato or ddwrt onto your router, but you have to have specific routers and you chance bricking. Might still be an option, haven't looked into it in a while.

[KaitoKidd535]

Been using Express VPN for a month now, and it didn't disappoint.
They have fast servers and so far no issues with IP/DNS leaks, etc.

[ZeusXI]

17 hours ago, KaitoKidd535 said:

Been using Express VPN for a month now, and it didn't disappoint.
They have fast servers and so far no issues with IP/DNS leaks, etc.

Im checking out OPNsense right now if i can figure it out. Ill check Evpn next

[ZeusXI]

On 12/4/2019 at 7:19 PM, willocrisp5000 said:

The computer becomes the router. Its the software that makes a router. Check out the docs, its def not for everyone, but if you like having full control over your LAN without breaking the bank, this is it. I don't need a captive portal, but now its an option lol

 

Used to be you'd flash tomato or ddwrt onto your router, but you have to have specific routers and you chance bricking. Might still be an option, haven't looked into it in a while.

So how do you make a bootable USB / dvd for OPNsense? I can get it running in a VM, but I cannot get it working with bootable media on a spare pc i got laying around.

[willocrisp5000]

On 12/6/2019 at 6:36 PM, ZeusXI said:

So how do you make a bootable USB / dvd for OPNsense? I can get it running in a VM, but I cannot get it working with bootable media on a spare pc i got laying around.

I used startup disk creator in kde to write the vga .img, you will have to extract from bz2 first.