Wi-Fi mesh systems such as Google Nest Wi-Fi, TP-Link Deco, Amazon Eero, and Netgear Orbi are brilliant for improving coverage around the home.

But what if you also want to use a VPN — to stream UK TV abroad?

Many users quickly discover a problem:

Most mesh systems don’t include built-in VPN support.

So how do you combine the convenience of whole-home Wi-Fi with the benefits of a UK VPN connection?

The answer is simple — add a VPN router inline between your ISP router and your mesh system.

Why Mesh Systems Don’t Support VPNs Directly

Most mesh kits are designed to be plug-and-play. They rely on an app for setup and rarely offer the advanced settings needed to run a VPN.

Common limitations include:

• No option to enter VPN credentials (PPTP, L2TP, OpenVPN, etc.)
• Firmware that blocks manual VPN configuration
• Limited control over network routing
• Automatic DNS settings that override DNS options

Even premium mesh systems such as Google Nest Wi-Fi Pro or TP-Link Deco X90 often don’t allow full VPN tunnelling.

The Best Way to Add VPN to a Mesh Network

To use a VPN with your Wi-Fi mesh, install a dedicated VPN router inline, before the mesh system.

This approach means all traffic passing through your mesh network automatically goes through the VPN.

Here’s the basic setup:

• ISP Router → connects to your broadband as normal
• VPN Router → plugged into a LAN port on your ISP router
• Mesh System Main Unit → connected to the VPN router
• Mesh Nodes → distributed around your home, sharing the VPN connection

Result: every device on the mesh network uses the VPN connection, with no app installation or settings required.

Why This Works So Well Abroad

When you use one of our pre-configured VPN routers with a UK residential IP, every device connected to your mesh network behaves as though it’s located in the UK.

That means you can stream:

• BBC iPlayer
• ITVX
• Channel 4 (All 4)
• My5
• Sky Go, Discovery+, Now TV (with valid UK subscriptions)

All without buffering, app errors, or configuration hassles.

Benefits of Using a Separate VPN Router with Mesh

• Keeps your existing ISP router and mesh untouched
• Adds a UK network for streaming or secure browsing
• No interference with your main local Wi-Fi on your ISP router
• Easy to disable — just unplug the VPN router when you don’t need it
• Works with any mesh brand (Google Nest, TP-Link Deco, Eero, Orbi, etc.)
• Plug-and-play setup — we configure it before delivery

Flexible Options

Each router comes with a UK residential IP subscription available in 1, 3, 6 or 12-month terms.

Subscriptions run continuously, but you can let them lapse and renew whenever you next travel — with no reactivation fee.

Final Thoughts

You can’t install a VPN directly on most mesh systems — but by adding a VPN router inline, you get the best of both worlds: full Wi-Fi coverage and secure UK connectivity.

Whether you use Google Nest, Deco, Eero, or another mesh system, this setup works seamlessly and requires no technical expertise.

Buy a Pre-Configured VPN Router and Use It with Your Mesh Wi-Fi.