Split Tunneling with ExtremeVPN

Own your privacy, and don’t let ISPs and the government spy on your data while browsing the internet. Shield your connection with ExtremeVPN’s split tunneling technology that lets you send data through secure servers or without a VPN tunnel.

Split Tunneling with ExtremeVPN

What is VPN Split Tunneling?

Some websites require VPN protection, while others can connect directly to the internet. Split tunneling is an advanced VPN feature that allows you to choose which connections go through a VPN. The concept allows users to select which IP addresses should have faster speeds and local services.

Why Do You Need Split Tunneling?

Split tunneling is a specialized feature you must decide whether or not you require. Although you may not need to use it daily, it still serves a purpose. For example, Wikipedia does not permit editors to edit pages while connected to a VPN. You can also not purchase tickets to concerts or sporting events through Ticketmaster’s website if you use a VPN.

In the scenarios described above, a split tunneling VPN, such as ExtremeVPN, can assist you in obtaining additional benefits without incurring additional subscription fees. The following are some common scenarios that will necessitate the use of a split tunneling VPN:

Local Area Network (LAN)

A local area network (LAN) is a network that connects computers and devices on the same floor or building within a one-kilometer radius. Your VPN may interfere with the connection of these local devices, particularly your printer.

This interference is because VPNs automatically bypass these networks when they establish a secure tunnel for anonymous browsing. However, you can use ExtremeVPN’s split tunneling feature to configure your LAN connections outside your VPN’s secure network.

Local Area Network

Preventing Internet Slowdown

A VPN’s encryption and decryption take time and a lot of bandwidth to establish a secure connection. You may require increased speed on specific sites because the rate drops to an imperceptible level in most cases.

This is where split tunneling comes in—freeing up space so you can download safely while still surfing at top speeds. This method will protect sensitive data-handling apps while allowing others to utilize your internet connection fully.

Internet Lags

Access to Foreign and Local Content

Split tunneling lets you stream foreign content using web services requiring a local Internet Protocol (IP) address.

For example, the VPN split tunneling feature allows you to browse local content on Firefox while using Google Chrome over a secure network connection. This method will enable you to get the most out of optimized websites for your location.

Access to Foreign and Local Content

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Types of VPN Tunneling

We have highlighted three ways to use VPN split tunneling to ensure traffic routing. Although each VPN provider’s version of these concepts varies slightly, the basic idea remains the same. We will now look at three different VPN split tunneling methods.

Apps Split Tunneling

You may not have to use a VPN for everything. So, use split tunneling for specific apps that contain sensitive information about your privacy. This method ensures that only your selected apps are protected.

Apps Spilt Tunneling

Inverse Split Tunneling

This method entails configuring a VPN to route everything through its network. You then specify which apps and URLs should have direct internet access.

Inverse Spilt Tunneling

URL Split Tunneling

This method requires you to specify which URLs you want to encrypt via a VPN tunnel. If you use a VPN browser extension, you can easily configure the URLs you want to run through the VPN from your browser.

URL Spilt Tunneling

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there any risk associated with Split Tunneling? Up
Yes! Since split tunneling encrypts only a portion of your internet connection, there is always a potential for a domain name system leak.
How do you test your split tunneling? Up
Checking if you can access region-restricted content through the VPN is an excellent way to test your VPN split tunneling.
What is the difference between Split Tunneling and Full Tunneling? Up
A full tunnel connection will encrypt all your traffic as it travels across the private network. Split tunneling, conversely, routes only a portion of that traffic through the VPN’s private network.