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Setup VPN protected Private Wifi out of Public Wifi

Setup VPN secured Private Wifi from Public Wifi A word on Privacy While you are travelling, it is essential that you connect your mobile phone or laptop to Public Wifi especially in Airports, Hotels, Cafe's, Malls etc. Remember quite a lot of your personal information is exposed by such direct connections and is quintessential you isolate your personal device from public Wifi even if you have VPN. It is recommended to turn-off WiFi , BlueTooth during the course of journey but until unless you need it. What are we trying to do So the aim of this article is to ensure that you detach your device from public network as below.  So using the GL.inet device, we will  Accept a Public Network connection (WAN) via wired or wireless Apply VPN settings Create a separate Private Network (LAN) which your personal devices can connect to Pre-Reqs OpenWRT based devices (such as GL-MT300N , GL-MT1300 Beryl etc LAN cable (for first time setup) is highly recommended VPN connection (eg NORDVPN, SurfS