I have a work-issued computer that I have limited access to the Internet due to

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I have a work-issued computer that I have limited access to the Internet due to the security protocols in place on the device. I want to use this machine at home, for work. I want to be able to hide my IP address as I move frequently for my spouse's work as he moves around the world. I understand there are proxy servers and VPNs, but my work computer has been secured and we do not have access to the internet to freely sign into these services or install software on them.

Is there a way to hide every IP address in a home? Is there a way to get every device in the house to be proxied with one sign in from one device, or is that dreaming?

I would really love to have the flexibility to work from home so I may keep my job. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

(My employer allows us to work from home in the U.S. and Canada - but my spouse moves to other places and we do not want to try and maintain two households as this is extremely costly)

Explanation / Answer

If your personal machine cannot do what you want, you can use a router to set up VPNs and proxies for you. You have a couple options:

1. Use a separate router and Internet connection for yourself. All connections to the Internet made from that router will be routed through a proxy or VPN. This is the more expensive option, but the configuration is straight-forward. No sign-in, no switching to a service, just use that router and go.
2. Configure a router to route just your machine's traffic through a VPN/proxy. You need a router that can do this level of routing. It's cheaper, but the configuration might be more complex.

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