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HopeHoops

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9. The only problem I see is if you reboot. You'll likely get a different local IP address.

Reply to Amerigo Vespucci (Original post)

Thu Jul 5, 2012, 10:37 AM

Jul 2012

If the machine is up 24x7, that shouldn't be a problem, but Windows update will reboot the machine and you'll get saddled with a new local IP address. That will totally hose up VPN.

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VPN on a shared router connection? [View all] Amerigo Vespucci Jul 2012 OP

As long as you are not already on a VPN RoccoR5955 Jul 2012 #1

I just don't want to blow up everyone else's connection Amerigo Vespucci Jul 2012 #2

Shouldn't be a problem. discntnt_irny_srcsm Jul 2012 #4

It would help... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jul 2012 #3

It's the July "ISP Spy" CISPA (Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act) thing, now in effect. Amerigo Vespucci Jul 2012 #5

The site you linked... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jul 2012 #6

As long as the router ChromeFoundry Jul 2012 #7

Thank you...I just want the tunnel from my PC to the VPN. Amerigo Vespucci Jul 2012 #8

The only problem I see is if you reboot. You'll likely get a different local IP address. HopeHoops Jul 2012 #9

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