一般零售路由器上帶的VPN都非常有限；

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???? 1. VPN Options on Stock Linksys Routers

VPN Type	Security Level	Notes
OpenVPN (on select models)	? Strong	Allows secure remote access to your home network.
L2TP/PPTP (some models)	?? Medium to Weak	L2TP with IPSec is decent. PPTP is outdated and insecure.
No built-in VPN	? Common on basic models	Many consumer-grade Linksys routers do not offer VPN features unless theyre high-end or business models.

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???? 2. Security Features of a Linksys VPN (Default Firmware)

Feature	Available?	Security Insight
Remote Access Encryption	? Yes (OpenVPN/IPSec)	Encrypts traffic from remote device to home network.
LAN Access Protection	? Yes	Protects internal network from unauthorized remote access.
IP Anonymity or Masking	? No	It does not anonymize or hide your IP for internet browsing.
DNS Leak Protection	? Not by default	Requires manual DNS config or firmware that supports it.
Kill Switch	? No	Not available on most Linksys routers natively.
Ad/malware blocking	? No	No built-in CleanWeb-style features.

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???? What Linksys VPN Does Not Do (on stock firmware)

• ? Doesnt protect all outbound internet traffic with commercial VPN-level encryption (e.g., Surfshark).

• ? Doesnt hide your location or IP address traffic still goes through your ISP.

• ? Doesnt bypass geo-blocks or censorship.

• ? Doesnt support third-party VPNs like Surfshark or NordVPN unless flashed with custom firmware.