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Old 03-07-2008, 05:57 AM   · #1
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VPN account

I need to know if using a VPN account better than a VPN itself. What advantages does it give?
I plan to use it from HqHost.net and before it want to know everything about that.


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Old 03-10-2008, 11:33 AM   · #2
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What is your actual requirement?
Experts will be able to come up with suggestions if you can explain your requirements.
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Old 03-11-2008, 01:13 AM   · #3
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It depends on your needs IMO. HqHost.net provides only a VPN account, right?

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Old 03-11-2008, 02:27 AM   · #4
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You can run it as yourself with your web hosting provider. Need to have at least VPS server. Maybe they offer ready VPN account?
Ask them about enqryption.
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Old 03-12-2008, 08:19 AM   · #5
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I think that you have learn more about VPN to understand what do they offer exactly: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VPN
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Old 03-12-2008, 09:02 AM   · #6
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How much is a VPN account from them?
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Old 03-12-2008, 10:01 AM   · #7
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So far, I've liked VPSland.com, but that's just for a Windows VPS. The prices are reasonable, and the specs are reasonable for the price.
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Old 03-12-2008, 12:09 PM   · #8
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I think a VPN account is better than a VPN itself because if you have a VPN account the data you transmitting is highly secure and there will not be a chance for hack. The data transmission will be in encrypted form. It act as a tunnel over the internet.


Another important advatage of a VPN account is the accessibility of it. If you need anonymous and secure internet access it is the better option. I have not been seen any disadvantage about VPN account. It also making the facility to access blocked or censored site like adult content site yootube..etc.... Even thought the service provider you selected is a good one, I don't have any direct experience with them...
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Old 03-12-2008, 02:08 PM   · #9
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Man o man. I feel like a 5 year old kid on the block. That is with 5+ years of IT experience. I had no idea that there is a vpn account and then there is vpn itself and both of them could be used as a vpn.

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I think a VPN account is better than a VPN itself because if you have a VPN account the data you transmitting is highly secure and there will not be a chance for hack. The data transmission will be in encrypted form. It act as a tunnel over the internet.


Another important advatage of a VPN account is the accessibility of it. If you need anonymous and secure internet access it is the better option. I have not been seen any disadvantage about VPN account. It also making the facility to access blocked or censored site like adult content site yootube..etc.... Even thought the service provider you selected is a good one, I don't have any direct experience with them...

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Old 03-14-2008, 03:43 AM   · #10
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Originally Posted by ennui
How much is a VPN account from them?


I guess you are asking about a VPN account from HqHOst.net? It costs $20 per month.
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Old 03-21-2008, 02:23 AM   · #11
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Originally Posted by ZannuZZi
I guess you are asking about a VPN account from HqHOst.net? It costs $20 per month.

It's very cheap. Does HqHost.net provide any support for that price?
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Old 03-23-2008, 06:16 PM   · #12
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If anyone looking for VPN account, do look here as well.

http://www.secureax.com
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Old 03-24-2008, 03:06 AM   · #13
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Originally Posted by NewYorkBum
Man o man. I feel like a 5 year old kid on the block. That is with 5+ years of IT experience. I had no idea that there is a vpn account and then there is vpn itself and both of them could be used as a vpn.


Same here . Have no idea what's VPN itself.
Look you may use VPN software to use it without any account.http://compnetworking.about.com/od/...oftwarefree.htm
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