{"id":4478,"date":"2023-10-27T01:38:06","date_gmt":"2023-10-27T01:38:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skynetwave.com\/?p=4478"},"modified":"2023-10-27T04:04:53","modified_gmt":"2023-10-27T04:04:53","slug":"starlink-vpn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skynetwave.com\/starlink-vpn\/","title":{"rendered":"Starlink VPN: How to Set it Up"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The following guide will explore the Starlink VPN. There is a great precedent for using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) in the modern age of the internet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the rampant increase of ransomware and other cyber attacks, VPNs are now almost compulsory for safe internet browsing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can easily add a VPN to your cable-based<\/a> internet service, but can you do the same for Starlink?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, does Starlink have its own dedicated VPN that you can simply activate? If so, why should you activate or use a VPN with Starlink? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These are some of the questions we will answer in the following guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why You Should Use a VPN with Starlink<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

VPNs have become popular over the last decade. According to Forbes<\/a>, roughly 33% of all global internet users have a VPN.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most frequent reason these users utilized a VPN was to increase their internet security. But why and how does it work exactly?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Security      <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A VPN\u2019s main purpose is to enable you to surf the internet in near anonymity. As privacy and security have become major concerns for most internet users, VPNs have become crucial elements of cybersecurity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not only have everyday consumers adopted for personal use, but they\u2019ve become a network mainstay for large corporations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many websites and online services store your information (such as location and IP address). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They then either sell this information off or use it to target you with ads and spam. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Social media sites such as Facebook rank last in digital trust with consumers<\/a> because of their shaky history with data privacy.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Websites tracking and spamming you aren\u2019t just annoying and inconvenient. Bad actors can also access this information to crack your passwords.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using a VPN hides your internet activity and lowers the chances of bad actors spying on you while browsing.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n


VPNs work by creating tunnels to distant servers in other countries. A good VPN allows you to choose what region you\u2019d like to connect to and through.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This allows you to mask your location and other personal information. Moreover, a good VPN should also encrypt your connection for enhanced security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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[Laptop Cybersecurity Image]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Circumventing Starlink’s Limitations <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Whereas Starlink Business uses a static\/Public IP, the residential, mobile, and marine use Carrier Grade Network Address Translation (CGNAT). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because of IPv4 exhaustion<\/a>, public addresses are limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CGNAT addresses this problem by sharing IP addresses between multiple users. However, this makes port-forwarding nearly impossible because of how CGNAT assigns IP addresses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As such, some websites may have high latency or are completely inaccessible through a Starlink internet connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starlink triumphs over other satellite-based internet service providers (ISPs) in its low latency and high download speeds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This makes it ideal for gaming. However, because of CGNAT\u2019s limitations, you can\u2019t host your own gaming server through a naked Starlink internet connection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

VPNs allow you to overcome some of these limitations. In addition to CGNAT\u2019s restrictions, you can overcome some of your regional limitations.\u00a0VPNs allow you to access geo-blocked<\/a> content as they can spoof your location.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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[Smartphone with Geoblocked Content]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Disadvantage of Using A VPN with Starlink <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Despite Starlink being available<\/a> in your area, it may not perform consistently. After all, it\u2019s susceptible to outside influences such as a change in weather.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fact is users in different regions will experience varying Starlink connection quality. VPNs don\u2019t improve internet speed performance. Instead, they tend to worsen it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With a VPN, latency may increase by up to 100%. Your download speeds may also take a hit. That\u2019s just the nature of the beast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As such, it\u2019s best to test and note your current speeds and latency before selecting a VPN. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to security, cost, the number of servers, and logging policy, you must consider the impact a VPN will have on your connection\u2019s performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, the VPN Server you connect to and its location will also affect your performance. What are your options?        <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best VPN for Starlink <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Since Starlink doesn’t have a VPN, you must subscribe to one. There are several VPNs on the market. Some of the best include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ExpressVPN <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

ExpressVPN is one of the most popular VPN services in the world. It offers unlimited bandwidth, boosted server connections, and 160 locations in over 94 countries.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each of their servers features Private DNS and transfer boosts. This means that they can reach connection speeds of up to 10Gbps. This minimizes impacts on latency and transfer speeds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

NordVPN<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

NordVPN is popular for its security features. It uses 256 Galois\/Counter Mode (256-GCM) encryption to hide transferred data. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some websites and services can detect you using a VPN to forward all your traffic.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NordVPN\u2019s Obfuscation Mode allows you to circumvent such detections. Nord has over 5600 servers in over 59 countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ProtonVPN<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you find the previous options too expensive, consider ProtonVPN. It features a free and premium price plans that include a lifetime plan.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, it has over 1750 servers spread across over 63 countries. The service utilizes various protocols and technologies for enhanced security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a0This includes WireGuard, Stealth, OpenVPN, and IKEv2. ProtonVPN respects your privacy. As such, it has a strict no-logging policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PIA VPN<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Private Internet Access(PIA) is another alternative VPN for Starlink users. Its key selling point is its VPN server boosters, which can reach connection speeds of as much as 10GBps.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This lowers latency and increases download speeds. PIA is also known for its competitive prices. It\u2019s one of the most affordable VPNs on the market. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s also secure as it utilizes tunneling protocols such as OpenVPN and WIreguard. In terms of coverage, it features over 35,000 servers in over 80 different locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CyberGhost VPN<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

CyberGhost\u2019s main objective is to help you bypass geo-blocks and access content across the globe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 It also has one of the friendliest user interfaces. CyberGhost VPN has over 9000 servers in over 90 locations globally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a0It comes with a quick-connect button and a kill switch. The service is also very secure. It supports a multitude of tunneling protocols and features 256-bit encryption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Add a VPN Service To Starlink<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Most manufacturers allow you to install a VPN directly on the router through its firmware. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, because the Standard Kit\u2019s router uses CGNAT for authentication, this isn\u2019t possible unless you bypass the router<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Fortunately, most VPN services function through software you can download or access through a web browser. You can use the following steps to configure and run your VPN:
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