If you connect your android device or computer to a VPN provider (for example, private internet access vpn), can the VPN provider look at what's on your computer or android device? It seems like when you use a VPN server, data goes through there and VPN provider can essentially look at those data if its not encrypted. So, can VPN provider have access to your computer system because you are directly connected to their server?
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Hello,
I installed debian on the JF 1.5 I'm running on my phone, then I installed (in Debian, of course) OpenSSH Server.
Now, when the phone is connected to my LAN via Wifi, I can SSH it to its IP address even from my PC, and login to Debian... like to a real computer
I'd like to open inbound connections to port 22 on Android, to allow me connect with SSH also when it's on 3G network, using the IP that was assigned by mobile carrier. How I can do it?
Thanks in advance!
I don't think open port on phone do anything.
the blocking is on your operator network. they have firewall too.
Maybe my operator doesn't? I'm using Tre (Italy). What I can do to test it?
Up Up, please
but most mobile operators use private address + proxy scheme. how could you bypass that? (even if the client is also in the same mobile network, your carrier is very likely to implement subnet isolation for security reasons.)
I was recently using a VPN on my data connection (not over Wi-Fi) and as soon as my bandwidth limit reached the vpn disconnected. Then I just took another phone, inserted my SIM and logged into the VPN client with the same account (in which bandwidth limit exceeded) and to my surprise it got connected. So my question is how did it happen? Does it was dependent on the device's MAC or IP address?
(Additional- While connecting it shows assigning IP address)
I'm wondering whether I can tether with FoxFi and have the traffic go through a VPN connection set-up using the stock VPN client. Does anyone have experience with such a set-up?
Your stock vpn on you computer?
I meant the stock VPN Android configuration. Basically I'm wondering whether the following works:
- set-up VPN on my S6
- start fox-fi
- associate laptop with S6's AP
- browse the web from laptop through VPN
I'm concerned that the fact that fox-fi needs to play with the VPN settings messes things up.
You would have to tell your computer and all your programs?, to us foxfi's proxy server. Would be easier to run a good vpn on your computer.
Does anyone of an app that can connect to a basic PPTP home vpn server? I have an old XP machine at home set up just for connecting to my home network via VPN which works perfectly on a laptop or my phone using the stock android vpn option. I use it to be able to have full access to some media services that require you to be on your home network. My issue is I can not find a way to use it with a fire stick since the firestick doesnt have a native vpn option and every vpn app i have found does not allow you to just enter a basic pptp user name and password type of vpn server.
A virtual private network, or VPN, is an encrypted connection over the Internet from a device to a network. The encrypted connection helps ensure that sensitive data is safely transmitted. Everyone is using VPN according to their needs. Businesses use VPNs to connect remote datacenters, and individuals can use VPNs to get access to network resources when they’re not physically on the same LAN (local area network), or as a method for securing and encrypting their communications when they’re using an untrusted public network.
How it works
A VPN works by routing your device’s internet connection through your chosen VPN’s private server rather than your internet service provider (ISP) so that when your data is transmitted to the internet, it comes from the VPN rather than your system. The VPN acts as an intermediary of sorts as you connect to the internet, thereby hiding your IP address – the string of numbers your ISP assigns your device – and protecting your identity. Furthermore, if your data is somehow intercepted, it will be unreadable until it reaches its final destination.
A VPN creates a private “tunnel” from your device to the internet and hides your vital data through something that is known as encryption.
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A virtual private network, or VPN, is an encrypted connection over the Internet from a device to a network. The encrypted connection helps ensure that sensitive data is safely transmitted. Everyone is using VPN according to their needs. Businesses use VPNs to connect remote datacenters, and individuals can use VPNs to get access to network resources when they’re not physically on the same LAN (local area network), or as a method for securing and encrypting their communications when they’re using an untrusted public network.
How it works
A VPN works by routing your device’s internet connection through your chosen VPN’s private server rather than your internet service provider (ISP) so that when your data is transmitted to the internet, it comes from the VPN rather than your system. The VPN acts as an intermediary of sorts as you connect to the internet, thereby hiding your IP address – the string of numbers your ISP assigns your device – and protecting your identity. Furthermore, if your data is somehow intercepted, it will be unreadable until it reaches its final destination.
A VPN creates a private “tunnel” from your device to the internet and hides your vital data through something that is known as encryption.
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