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Title: using DIR-655 as a VPN router
Post by: alvm on July 22, 2009, 01:33:42 PM

I am trying to provide VPN service to a device which cannot perform VPN itself (PS3) using the StrongVPN provider.
Can it be done with a DIR-655 router?
Does its VPN connection mode on the WAN side serve that purpose? If not why is it there?
Thanks for your help!

Title: Re: using DIR-655 as a VPN router
Post by: smlunatick on July 22, 2009, 06:30:25 PM

Most DIR router do not have any VPN functions.  They will provide VPN "pass-thru" from the "source" device.

Title: Re: using DIR-655 as a VPN router
Post by: ttmcmurry on July 22, 2009, 08:44:14 PM

D-Link doesn't include VPN functionality in any of their home routers.  You'll have to upgrade to a business class router that includes VPN.  There are many other ways to create a VPN server but that goes beyond the scope of these forums.

Title: Re: using DIR-655 as a VPN router
Post by: claudgiro on September 20, 2013, 02:16:12 AM

Why not use VPNArea? They have dd-wrt guides and compatible routers list and are a much better choice than strongvpn when it comes down to  usa vpn or china vpn (http://vpnarea.com). I don't think DIR-655 is dd-wrt compatible. Cheaper to buy and also have 40 countries to choose from, access to all is included.