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Before you subscribe
Identify the exact router model and supported firmware before choosing a provider. Confirm supported protocols and whether individual devices can bypass the tunnel. Save a configuration backup and a local recovery route before changing anything. Test printing, calls and work applications separately; a router tunnel can affect the whole household.
This is a decision and testing guide, not a guarantee of anonymity, access to any particular service or protection against every threat. Keep your operating system updated, use unique passwords and enable multi-factor authentication where available.
