- What is a VPN?
- What does a VPN do for me?
- How does the VPN really help me?
- Will the VPN get around the Great Firewall of China?
- Is a VPN the same thing as a proxy?
- Is a VPN better than a proxy?
- In what way(s) is a VPN better than a proxy?
- Can multiple computers use the same VPN service?
- Can the VPN be configured so that some web sites use the VPN, and others don't?
- Can I use the VPN from anywhere, like starbucks, etc?
- Can I setup more than 1 computer to use 1 VPN account?
- But you said multiple computers can use the VPN service, so why can't 2 computers use the same VPN account?
- I have a computer in a different part of the world, can you configure it as a VPN server so I can use it to get access to the whole internet?
- Can I cancel my Internet service if I am using the VPN?
- Can anyone get the VPN service?
- Why not allow Chinese citizens to use the VPN service?
- Is your VPN service legal to offer in China?
- Can I pay for my VPN service in foreign money?
- What versions of Windows can use the VPN software?
- Does the VPN software work with Apple Mac (OSX) or other systems?
Q: What is a VPN?
A: A VPN is a Virtual Private Network.
Q: What does a VPN do for me?
A: A VPN connects 2 or more computers together privately, over a public network. You can connect different computers together at different parts in the world, and it will act like they are all on the same network.
Q: Great! But how does the VPN really help me?
A: Properly configured, a VPN can make you appear to the rest of the internet, as if you're in a different location.
Q: Will the VPN get around the Great Firewall of China?
A: If properly configured, yes it will!
Q: Is a VPN the same thing as a proxy?
A: No, a VPN is not the same thing as a proxy.
Q: Is a VPN better than a proxy?
A: Yes, a VPN is much better than a proxy, but it is slightly harder to setup than a proxy.
Q: In what way(s) is a VPN better than a proxy?
A: A VPN operates on a lower level than a proxy. Whatever program you want to use with the proxy, needs to be able to talk with the proxy. While most programs support this, not all of them do. A VPN works with ALL TCP/IP (internet) software.
Q: Can multiple computers use the same VPN service?
A: Yes. A properly configured router can allow all computers on the network use the same VPN connection, and as a bonus, you don't need to configure the computers to use the VPN.
Q: Can the VPN be configured so that some web sites use the VPN, and others don't?
A: Maybe, it depends. In general, yes, you can configure the VPN so some sites will use the VPN and others won't, but it is a little technical. If you have this need, then contact us for help.
Q: Can I use the VPN from anywhere, like starbucks, etc?
A: Yes, no problem, use it from anywhere.
Q: Can I setup more than 1 computer to use 1 VPN account?
A: Yes, but only 1 computer can use it at a time. So you could have our VPN service installed on your computer at work, and at home, and as long as you're not trying to use both at the same time with the VPN service, then there won't be any problems.
Q: But you said multiple computers can use the VPN service, so why can't 2 computers use the same VPN account?
A: Yes, multiple computers can use one VPN account, but only if the router is configured for the VPN, then all computers on that network can use the VPN.
Q: I have a computer in a different part of the world, can you configure it as a VPN server so I can use it to get access to the whole internet?
A: Yes, we can do that for you.
Q: Can I cancel my Internet service if I am using the VPN?
A: NO! The VPN goes over the internet, so you still need internet service to use the VPN.
Q: Can anyone get the VPN service?
A: No! This service is only available to foreigners. Chinese citizens are not able to get this service, unless they can prove they have citizenship from another country.
Q: Why not allow Chinese citizens to use the VPN service?
A: The Chinese government has blocked web sites for a reason. They don't want you to go there. I do not want to get on the government's bad side.
Q: Is your VPN service legal to offer in China?
A: I believe it is legal to offer this service to foreigners, based on my understanding of the laws.
Q: Can I pay for my VPN service in foreign money?
A: If your foreign money is US Dollars, then yes. For other foreign money, I don't know. Ask me.
Q: What versions of Windows can use the VPN software?
A: Windows 2000, and anything newer (XP, Vista, Windows 7, etc).
Q: Does the VPN software work with Apple Mac (OSX)?
A: Yes. In fact, the VPN software works with most computer systems, including Linux and *BSD, and other systems. If using the VPN router option, then any system can use the VPN, even if it does not support the VPN software.