Keep VPN Alive when Fast User Switching

Not possible.

Sorry cant be done.

All I can suggest is that if access is primarily needed in one location then get yourself a router with VPN capabilities. Here's a NetGear one for $60 on amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/WNR3500L-DD-WRT-VPN-firmware-Refurbished/dp/B005CKM36C/ref=sr_1_8?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1343894998&sr=1-8&keywords=vpn+router

This way your VPN connection stays connected at a router level and no need for clientside software.

Just a thought.

Richard.

This way your VPN connection stays connected at a router level and no need for clientside software.

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Most VPNs don't allow more than one device to connect at the same time as part of the terms of service. Those that do usually have premium service levels required.

miles01110 said:

Most VPNs don't allow more than one device to connect at the same time as part of the terms of service. Those that do usually have premium service levels required.

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I'm not suggesting connecting multiple times to the VPN server. One connection originated within the router and then all network traffic routes through that. I take your point that technically the VPN service might discourage this via their TOS as on average your going to be using more bandwidth. However if you have say a 10mbps ADSL line, then a few devices routing traffic through the VPN router would be capped at this same 10mbps throughput as 1 device downloading solidly. I'd query if the VPN provider would be able to even detect multiple local network devices behind the shield of the router? It would just appear as 1 connection using X bandwidth and various ports/services. Unless I'm missing something?