![]() The downside of TOR is that it’s impossible to predict performance and not all apps will run through it.įor the best performance, Betternet’s VPN service is the right option and there’s a choice of servers to use. TOR’s advantage is that it’s free, so you can use this router without paying for a subscription – a sub usually costs $30 a month, although you can buy the router with a monthly or annual subscription. Tapping the Direct button gives the VPN options, and Betterspot can use the premium Betternet service or TOR. Related: Best Routers to Buy Betterspot – VPN Connectionīy default, Betterspot’s initial connection is set to Direct, which means that it acts as a router with no encryption. Betternet has said that more Wi-Fi options will appear with the final version of the product. ![]() There are no options to adjust channels manually. Inside the Settings menu, for example, there’s only an option to change the Betterspot’s Wi-Fi network name and password. That’s about it for configuration – in its prototype form, the Betterspot is very limited. Selecting a Wi-Fi network prompts you to enter the security key. Tapping the network icon, you can choose to connect via a cable (if one’s connected) or to a nearby wireless network. Using the app is simple: you connect your phone to the Betterspot’s Wi-Fi network and open the app. With the final release, Betterspot will have a standard web interface – the router runs a modified version of the DD-WRT open-source router firmware. With this early edition of the router, configuration is achieved entirely through the smartphone app. It’s good to see all types of connection supported, since it means that the Betterspot can be used anywhere. You’re not limited to using wired networks, since Betterspot will also connect to any 802.11n 2.4GHz network, making it fully wireless. One is a WAN port, for connecting the router to a network the other is for a separate wired client, such as a laptop. My sample shipped with a cable with the plastic chipped away to make the USB connector longer, but I’ve been told that this will be fixed for the final version.Īround the rear of the device are two Ethernet ports. With this early sample, the Micro USB port was too far recessed, so a regular cable wouldn’t stay in place. A Micro USB port provides power, so you can use any external adapter or even a USB port on a computer. Its square 79 x 79 x 20mm body is little bigger than your palm, so the router is easy to slip into any bag. I got my hands on an early sample to see how it’s shaping up.īetterspot is designed to be carried around with you everywhere. Betterspot is funded via a Kickstarter project, with final samples set to ship in January 2017. ![]() This little router runs the Betternet VPN, encrypting all traffic that passes through it, so you can run multiple devices at the same time and connect any device that won’t let you install a software VPN client. Secondly, your VPN provider usually limits the number of connections you can have, so you can’t always use your phone and laptop at the same time, for example.īetterspot from Betternet aims to solve both of those issues. Firstly, to use a VPN you need to be able to install a client on a device, which isn’t possible with everything, such as media streamers. Hands-on with the Betterspot portable VPN routerĪ VPN (virtual private network) is a brilliant way to access blocked services, keep your internet browsing private, and even to make it look as though your computer is in a different country.
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