Two USB 3.0 ports allow the router to become a NAS distribution system if storage is attached, connect a USB printer to the network, or offer a 4G/5G fail-over solution using a mobile network services dongle. What I can comment on is the speeds detected using the WiFi Speed Test Pro app on a pair of Android phones – a Huawei Mate 10 Pro and a Customers praise this VPN because of its low prices and large feature set, and it is easy to see why The VPN can be installed on a router or on individual devices. It has apps for all platforms, and with a single subscription you can use this VPN on an unlimited number of devices. This makes it great for larger families with a lot of devices. We love that this VPN has a no logs policy, and we are always impressed by its 24/7 live chat support.

The price is admittedly high, though once you factor in all the extra hardware, you might need to bring a cheap 2400AC class router up to the specification of the 7590 AX, then it isn’t excessive. If you have a Fritz!Box, you may be hoping to install the VPN directly. Sadly, that is not currently possible because you cannot set up an OpenVPN connection on the router. This leaves you with two options: Buy a VPN compatible router Private Internet Access - The most customizable and private VPN service for Fritz!Box. PIA has proven in court that it does not keep user logs. Apps for all platforms - If you don’t want to install 2 routers in your home (which is understandable) you will need to install the VPN on your individual devices. We have recommended VPNs that have apps for iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS. This means that you can easily install the VPN onto all the devices you own. As well as being fast, secure, and private services, these VPNs also each have their own unique features and functionality. We cover this further below. Best Fritz!Box VPNs - In-depth AnalysisMany router makers, Netgear being a prime example, want customers to use a mobile application to configure a router for deployment. The downsides of this approach are that it assumes the installation application is compatible with the phone or tablet of the customer and that the services it links to across the Internet are available. At close range, using an AC-capable WiFi adapter, it is possible to achieve close to 900Mbit/s, though this would only be to a local NAS box or server unless you have 1000Mbit or better Internet.

For those that want the telephone features but don’t need to connect as many WiFi clients, the cheaper FRITZ!Box 7530 provides that option, and there is always the older 7590 that can still be found if WiFI 6 isn't a critical requirement. VyprVPN is a provider based in Switzerland; a location that is generally accepted as the best place in Europe for a VPN to be based. The provider stores zero logs, which means it will never have any records about what you do online. This makes the VPN perfect for torrenting and doing other sensitive online tasks.The only issue we encountered was that some of the processes inevitably lead to updates and reboots of the router. When these reboots occur, the wizard stops working because the phone can connect to another WiFi service. For those that merely want a solid AC2400 router, there are cheaper options, but they don’t come with all the telephone functionality or the flexibility of the Fritz!Box 7590 AX. We enjoy using ExpressVPN for torrenting because it has a kill switch, and DNS leak protection. In addition, it has obfuscation for concealing VPN use. With Express you get super fast servers in 94 countries This method is effective, but it is pretty costly to buy a high-spec VPN router in addition to the Fritz!Box. For this reason, most people will probably prefer to use method #2. Use a VPN on individual devices