topic Re: EE router and VPN in Broadband & Landline

EE router and VPN

esteban003 — Tue, 27 Dec 2022 18:04:33 GMT

Well, I am fed up with EE by the fact that although they have a VPN on their router you are not able to use it or even have any information for it.

I have a VPN on my desktop computer but as a result of energy prices I disconnect the lot, except for WiFi.

I am investigating to ditch the EE router and by a new compatible VPN router and installed the VPN in it.

The question is has anyone done this or will I be wasting my money as EE will still keep blocking my IP address.

Any help greatly appreciated.

Re: EE router and VPN

XRaySpeX — Tue, 27 Dec 2022 18:12:28 GMT

@esteban003 : Which EE router?

Re: EE router and VPN

esteban003 — Tue, 27 Dec 2022 19:29:34 GMT

My EE router is an Smart Hub with 4 Ethernet connections.

I want to change to an Asus RT , AC 86U, AC 2900 Dual Band. Currys selling for £160.

ditch EE router altogether and insert VPN on new router

Re: EE router and VPN

XRaySpeX — Tue, 27 Dec 2022 19:42:59 GMT

The EE SH does not have a VPN on it nor can 1 be installed on it. It just has 1 or 2 settings that assists a VPN running on 1 of your devices like a PC.

The ASUS RT-AC86U is a pure router & does not contain a modem. It cannot replace the EE SH w/out adding a free-standing modem. To just replace the EE SH you should be looking at the ASUS DSL- range.

Re: EE router and VPN

Mustrum — Tue, 27 Dec 2022 20:12:10 GMT

Not sure the Asus DSL routers support VPN like the RT ones. In which case you would also need a modem.

However it is not clear what the issue is, and why you think EE are blocking your IP?

A VPN on the router is going to slow down the performance of the router and the end to end connection speed, so you need to understand what it is you are trying to solve, and be aware of the consequences.

Re: EE router and VPN

XRaySpeX — Wed, 28 Dec 2022 10:11:11 GMT

@Mustrum wrote:

Not sure the Asus DSL routers support VPN like the RT ones.

But they do!

Re: EE router and VPN

esteban003 — Wed, 28 Dec 2022 10:29:53 GMT

As you are able to guess by the above replies, I don't know much about VPN and modems for that matter. I thought by buying a new router and installng a VPN in it would sort my problem out!

I will have a look at the Asus DSL range then.

On the EE router there is a page "VPN" with several settings, hence I thought this was for a VPN installation. Obviuosly, this is not the case.

I have a satellite receiver and everytime that there is a football match my iptv is blocked even if I don't watch any stupid football, anyway. I am told if I installed a VPN on the router, this will solved the problem????

Thank you for your replies but I think that I am even more confused now.

Re: EE router and VPN

XRaySpeX — Wed, 28 Dec 2022 10:53:51 GMT

@esteban003 wrote:

On the EE router there is a page "VPN" with several settings

I only see 1, Port Clamping, a suck-it-&-see for older VPNs:

Re: EE router and VPN

esteban003 — Wed, 28 Dec 2022 13:11:45 GMT

Hence me looking for another router and modem with capability for VPN.

hopefully, these set up will be ok for my IPTV

Re: EE router and VPN

XRaySpeX — Wed, 28 Dec 2022 13:21:15 GMT

I don't see how a satellite receiver can be affecting IPTV. Surely they are independent. I think you are clutching at straws & applying a solution looking for a problem.

Re: EE router and VPN

Mustrum — Wed, 28 Dec 2022 13:29:43 GMT

No straws being clutched. A VPN is used for solving the OP's problem, which they will not be able to go into in more detail on a public forum.

The IPTV provider may have a more private forum to ask for help.

Re: EE router and VPN

XRaySpeX — Wed, 28 Dec 2022 13:37:49 GMT

@Mustrum : You know something I don't know?

Re: EE router and VPN

bobpullen — Wed, 28 Dec 2022 14:47:29 GMT

I'm guessing there's a question around the legitimacy of the IPTV solution in use. If the network destinations it uses are shared with those that stream unauthorised big game football content, then it stands to reason that they will be the target of blocks when the games are on.

Re: EE router and VPN

XRaySpeX — Wed, 28 Dec 2022 14:52:33 GMT

Yes, but I can't see how IPTV can be affected by what's on satellite TV.

Re: EE router and VPN

bobpullen — Wed, 28 Dec 2022 14:57:41 GMT

OP would have to confirm, but I'm guessing the presence of a satellite receiver has no bearing on the problem here. When there are big games broadcast on satellite TV (or elsewhere for that matter), illicit IPTV streams (that will be streaming the same games, at the same time) will be targeted for blocking.

If the source of those streams is common with other non-sport content, then that blocking net is likely to catch some fish it's not looking for 😉

Re: EE router and VPN

Mustrum — Wed, 28 Dec 2022 15:11:42 GMT

There are IPTV providers that are able to use many devices to stream, include satellite receivers. Illicit streams are quite often blocked by ISP's when live matches are shown. The action also blocks non football channels.

Re: EE router and VPN

esteban003 — Sat, 31 Dec 2022 10:38:11 GMT

I quote: There are IPTV providers that are able to use many devices to stream, include satellite receivers. Illicit streams are quite often blocked by ISP's when live matches are shown. The action also blocks non football channels.

This is exacly the problem. Everything on my satellite receiver (IPTV) is down!

I am looking for a replacement to my Smart EE Hub with a new router that has a modem and is VPN compatible.

Thank you for all your help

Re: EE router and VPN

esteban003 — Mon, 02 Jan 2023 11:02:58 GMT

Everything on my satellite receiver (IPTV) is down as EE Smart Hub router is blocking my "streams"

I am looking for a replacement to my Smart EE Hub with a new router that has a modem and is VPN compatible.

Any help greatly appreciated!

Re: EE router and VPN

Mustrum — Mon, 02 Jan 2023 11:10:10 GMT

@esteban003 It is not your EE router blocking the streams.

You cannot expect your ISP community forum to give you advice on how to access illegal streams.

Re: EE router and VPN

Chris_B — Mon, 02 Jan 2023 12:15:19 GMT

@esteban003 While its not illegal to stream pirated content ( only to download it is ) No ISP has to provide a means for you to watch such content and has the right to block such content. While a VPN could get you round this you are asking for help with this on a network forum. That’s not going to happen on the simple fact you’re asking to on a network forum.

Thats like asking on an energy supplies forum how to bypass the meter so you don’t have to pay for the power consumed.