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VPN for modem router
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Mr Scratch
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well the most popular protocols like IPSec, OpenVPN and Wireguard need some sort of hardware accel to perform well enough for everyday use, what hardware does your tp-link device have?
ArtyLoop
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Expecting those things to work on a cheap router is asking a lot. If you can get it to work, you'll likely have poor performance.
I have done this once before and to get somewhat acceptable performance I needed as much CPU as I could throw at it.
Slightly off subject but vaguely related - I'm also wanting to set-up my VPN on our router just to watch Hulu, Amazon Prime etc. No gaming but must have really good wi-fi. We have a 100/10 fibre line.
Suggested routers are RT-AC68U or RT-AC88U. Could anyone make a recommendation as to which would be preferable please and whether it would perform OK or buffer? I know nothing about this sort of thing and don't want to waste +R3 500 on one only to find movies buffering.
Suggested routers are RT-AC68U or RT-AC88U. Could anyone make a recommendation as to which would be preferable please and whether it would perform OK or buffer? I know nothing about this sort of thing and don't want to waste +R3 500 on one only to find movies buffering.