I thought using a VPN would gain me extra security (privacy), especially when using the router's wifi, instead of ethernet. As it would, no matter /which/ ISP I'm using. (I live in a large apt. building that is fairly transient.) And those who use Comcast or AT&T (for examples) are strongly recommended to use a VPN, even when home. I connect to my bank account and other sites where the best security is important. (Besides, it weirds me out to know that someone could track all my activities if I don't use a VPN...and that is also why I don't even use a "loyalty" card at Walgreens, Safeway, or for any other store. It's really no one's business.)js9erfan wrote:Yeah, I'm using the OpenVpn app provided by Sonic, here:This is because you're using the OpenVPN Connect app and not the OpenVPN GUI (Community) version found here.
https://ovpn.sonic.net/?src=connect
But it's also GUI, latest version...the install file is: openvpn-connect-3.1.0.361_signed.msi.
But since the different appearance of the icon is trivial, I consider the "problem" resolved. I got confused when Sonic's instruction page said the icon would appear with a green check mark, once connected. Obviously, that needs to be updated.
Ah, I understand now, thanks.No, once you disconnect or exit the app you won't be assigned an IP from the VPN server (157.131.0.17).
However, 50.0.92.189 falls under Sonic's netblock so there's no point in using Sonic's VPN unless you're on the road or under a different ISP (ATT, Comcast, etc.).
I know Sonic has a better privacy policy than the monopolies, and there is some security built into the gateway...but wouldn't using their VPN (or any other) give me further protection?
Sonic even recommends using a VPN. See:
https://www.sonic.com/privacy-policy
And they do keep logs for up to 14 days. Wouldn't using a VPN all the time make one's logs secure from prying...including when plugged into ethernet?
Thanks for your patience, This is my first broadband service...prior to this I've been using dialup from home, and relying on public wifi away from home. For which wifi I use Private Internet Access VPN.
But my DNS query remains unresolved. See my posts above.