Split Tunneling with ExtremeVPN
Own your privacy, and don’t let ISPs and the government spy on your data while browsing the internet. Shield your connection with ExtremeVPN’s split tunneling technology that lets you send data through secure servers or without a VPN tunnel.
What is VPN Split Tunneling?
Some websites require VPN protection, while others can connect directly to the internet. Split tunneling is an advanced VPN feature that allows you to choose which connections go through a VPN. The concept allows users to select which IP addresses should have faster speeds and local services.
Why Do You Need Split Tunneling?
Split tunneling is a specialized feature you must decide whether or not you require. Although you may not need to use it daily, it still serves a purpose. For example, Wikipedia does not permit editors to edit pages while connected to a VPN. You can also not purchase tickets to concerts or sporting events through Ticketmaster’s website if you use a VPN.
In the scenarios described above, a split tunneling VPN, such as ExtremeVPN, can assist you in obtaining additional benefits without incurring additional subscription fees. The following are some common scenarios that will necessitate the use of a split tunneling VPN:
Local Area Network (LAN)
A local area network (LAN) is a network that connects computers and devices on the same floor or building within a one-kilometer radius. Your VPN may interfere with the connection of these local devices, particularly your printer.
This interference is because VPNs automatically bypass these networks when they establish a secure tunnel for anonymous browsing. However, you can use ExtremeVPN’s split tunneling feature to configure your LAN connections outside your VPN’s secure network.
Preventing Internet Slowdown
A VPN’s encryption and decryption take time and a lot of bandwidth to establish a secure connection. You may require increased speed on specific sites because the rate drops to an imperceptible level in most cases.
This is where split tunneling comes in—freeing up space so you can download safely while still surfing at top speeds. This method will protect sensitive data-handling apps while allowing others to utilize your internet connection fully.
Access to Foreign and Local Content
Split tunneling lets you stream foreign content using web services requiring a local Internet Protocol (IP) address.
For example, the VPN split tunneling feature allows you to browse local content on Firefox while using Google Chrome over a secure network connection. This method will enable you to get the most out of optimized websites for your location.
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Types of VPN Tunneling
We have highlighted three ways to use VPN split tunneling to ensure traffic routing. Although each VPN provider’s version of these concepts varies slightly, the basic idea remains the same. We will now look at three different VPN split tunneling methods.
Apps Split Tunneling
You may not have to use a VPN for everything. So, use split tunneling for specific apps that contain sensitive information about your privacy. This method ensures that only your selected apps are protected.
Inverse Split Tunneling
This method entails configuring a VPN to route everything through its network. You then specify which apps and URLs should have direct internet access.
URL Split Tunneling
This method requires you to specify which URLs you want to encrypt via a VPN tunnel. If you use a VPN browser extension, you can easily configure the URLs you want to run through the VPN from your browser.
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