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flames_fan_down_under · 04-10-2020, 09:50 PM

Hi there Tech Talk community,

I want to buy and set set up a router with VPN firmware installed but need to connect that third party router to my ISP's modem/router (as I have been told that you cannot install VPN firmware onto your ISP's modem). I was also told to do this I need to either put my ISPs modem into 'bridge' mode or 'IP passthrough' which is why I am here.

What is the difference is between IP passthrough and bridge mode? I have been told that Shaw is also reluctant to convert their Hitron modems to bridge mode.

tl;dr: Basically does anyone have any experience with adding a third party router with a VPN installed and connecting it to one of Shaws Hitron modems?

Thanks!

04-10-2020, 09:50 PM	#1
flames_fan_down_under I believe in the Jays. Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Kitsilano Exp:	Installing a VPN Router Hi there Tech Talk community, I want to buy and set set up a router with VPN firmware installed but need to connect that third party router to my ISP's modem/router (as I have been told that you cannot install VPN firmware onto your ISP's modem). I was also told to do this I need to either put my ISPs modem into 'bridge' mode or 'IP passthrough' which is why I am here. What is the difference is between IP passthrough and bridge mode? I have been told that Shaw is also reluctant to convert their Hitron modems to bridge mode. tl;dr: Basically does anyone have any experience with adding a third party router with a VPN installed and connecting it to one of Shaws Hitron modems? Thanks!