It’s that simple.

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This is great for a number of reasons.

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For example,ExpressVPNonly lets you have five simultaneous connections, andNordVPNsets the limit at six.

Note that this is aboutactivedevices.

Running your VPN on the router, though, counts as just one connection.

(Amazon’sFire TVdoes support VPN software.)

You won’t need to do any of that with a VPN router, it’s always running.

In these cases, VPN routers are about peace of mind as much as anything else.

Downsides of Using a VPN Router

These are three massive pros to using a VPN router.

If that’s you, then maybe VPN routers aren’t your thing.

On top of that, not all routers are suitable for VPN use.

You need routers that have all the necessary firmware to accommodate VPN software.

Some VPN providers even offer so-called pre-flashed routers tailored to their own software.

However, in most cases, these types of routers are more expensive than the average wireless router.

Both are great, but they may be more expensive than your average router.

However, if the downsides don’t deter you, VPN routers are an excellent investment.