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03-18-2020
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Does Helix support VPN

I am very interested in subscribing to Helix. However, i am required to install my company VPN on my router, regarding my various corporate electronic devices. With my former provider, this was not an issue. Will it work with Helix? As i researched that it did not work on the previous zyxel router? Thanks

 

  • Avatar de CedrikS
    CedrikS
    05-14-2020

    In that case, here is what you could do:

     

    1- Connect yourself to your HelixFi mobile application.

    2- Click on the Network tab.

    3- On top of the app, click on the pen

    4- You should be able to put a checkmark in Use different names and passwords for 2.4 and 5 GHz WiFi.

    5- Name each network differently and put a password too. Do not forget to Apply Changes.

    6- You should be able to connect manually to the network of your choice and see if everything is more stable.

     

    Have a good day!

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  • Hi!

    It's unfortunately not possible to set-up a VPN directly in the Helix Gateway. But you're free to use any personal routers, which could include VPN features.

    • Thank you for the reply. Would this router replace the Helix Gateway, or would it be an addition to it? Is it as simple as just connecting a different router to the Helix Gateway? Thanks

       

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        Karabeth
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        So what was the answer? Do you need another router? How do you know which router to buy? How does it work with Videotron’s Helix equipment?
  • That's honestly the only thing that I'm missing with the Helix modem/router.
    It's a great piece of hardware that is able to achieve outstanding wifi connection speed. It's just lacking a bit in the service department. I really hope we get a firmware update to be able to connect a VPN service. My IOT demands it 😄

  • I am also facing the same problem of not being able to use the VPN and just found out that it is a Videotron Helix issue..
    Is this mentioned somewhere? Really disappointed.

    • Avatar de CedrikS
      CedrikS
      Moderator - Solution Expert

      Like previously mentionned, your best bet would be to use a personal router connected directly in the Helix gateway. Then, by activating the Bridge mode in the gateway, you could then activate/configure your VPN in your personal router. Thank  you!

      • Hahaha, I bought a router before getting Helix and I thought I bought the router for nothing. But surprise, it will be use for the VPNs! 🙂

  • Just wanted say that I use ExpressVPN, and as long as I use servers in Montreal or Toronto, it works with Helix.