PureVPN is based in Hong Kong and has been in operation since 2007. The advancement in technology these days have led to in case in the risk and threats to privacy on the internet. The thing that you do online can easily be retrieved or spied upon. If you want to browse [privately without worries of who could be spying on you, you should search for reliable VPN service provider. VPN is an abbreviation for Virtual Private Network and involves the establishments and maintenance of logical  connection to the internet. 

With PureVPN connection, the packets which are constructed is one specified VPN protocol format will be encapsulated in another carrier or base protocols and the transmitted between the server and the VPN client.  This way, no one can identify your real location or IP address. PureVPN provides advanced security level by using highly advanced authentication and encryption protocols which prevent unauthorized access of your data. When you create Virtual private network tunnel between Pure VPN servers and your computer, you will be able to surf internet privately because of extra security later that will be added to your IP address.

PureVPN features IKEv2, which is the main exchange protocol used for the IPsec. It also uses IKE for handling IPsec – SA (security associations) and mutual authentication. IKEv1 is built upon the specifications of IKEv1 which was developed earlier. Thus IKEv2 represents substantially improved, restructured, and redesigned effort of defining IPsec key exchange. However, IKEv2 is only supported on computers that run on Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows 7. 

Because it uses IPsec, IKEv2 protocol provides VPN connections which ensure maximum data authentication, data integrity, and data confidentiality. IKEv2 also offers support for the latest algorithms of IPsec encryption.  IKEv2 has the primary advantage that it is capable of tolerating underlying network connection interruptions. For instance, if there is temporary loss of connection, or if the users moves client computer to another network, IKEv2 will automatically restore VPN after re-establishment of the network connection. It will do this automatically without any intervention   of the user. PureVPN refers to this feature as Agile VPN or VPN Reconnect.

PureVPN Tunneling Protocols:

PureVPN applies Split Tunneling principle which allows VPN from some certain programs or apps. This way, you will be able to use one browser which is protected by VPN secure tunnel, and another with your usual internet service provider’s IP address. The Pure VPN Split Tunneling is important because of the following reasons:

• It allows more network flexibility in that you will have two lines in which one is normal and the other is secured.
• Some programs such as Newsreaders which provide Usenet network access will be of no use for the VPN because the Usenet network has already been secured by SSL. Thus, your VPN may slow down your internet connection.
• Will help prevent getting disconnected from some certain websites.
• Will get rid of blocking FTP.
• It will make sending mails with VPN easier.

Plans and Packages

VPN Protection Layers (protocols)

Server Locations

The Positives

1. It has over 300 servers located in 22 different countries across the world. It provides secure encryption to your data and online activities to ensure that no one can spy on you.
2. Assigns your computer or other device that you use to access the internet, a new IP address based in Sweden, Russia, Malaysia, Switzerland, Romania, Singapore, Ireland, Netherlands, Germany, Canada, the UK or the U.S.
3.  Will also you to get encrypted, safe connection to the internet. It will prevent the lock ISPs from spying or monitoring what you do online.
4. Pure VPN services offer simple, highly effective way of adding the desired security and privacy whenever you access the internet or do anything on the internet. In other words, pot provides a layer of anonymity and security.
5. PureVPN services are highly compatible with VOIP software including Skype. It also compatible with Windows Mobile, Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod, MAC, Linux, and Windows.
6. It provides SSTP, L2TP IPSec, PPTP VPN services. The Pure VOPN service will be extremely useful to those who participate in online games, IRC chat rooms, and those who want to keep their web surfing activities private.
7. With the Pure VPN servers yon are assured of complete anonymity on the internet. You can change IP addresses to the IP address on any countries in which its servers are located. This, way you can access website which otherwise cannot be accessed by users in your actual location.
8. 24/7 friendly support. Pure VPN offers excellent support and help to all its customers day and night.
9. Unrestricted speed – Pure VPN allows unrestricted internet access via the IP addresses in locations where its servers are based.
10. Its pricing plans and packages are affordable. You can get one for as low as $5.83 per month. This is affordable bearing in mind that it offers Unlimited Data Transfer and Unlimited Server switches.
11.  It offers 3 Days Money Back Guarantee if you aren’t satisfied with its VPN services.
12. The tablet/ smartphone app is excellently developed.
13. It offers various payment options; Alertpay, MoneyBookers, Credit Card and PayPal.  For orders exceeding $100, Bank Transfer and Western Union payment options are available.

The Negatives

1. Pure VPN does not allow filesharing or torrents on its dedicated servers.
2. IKEv2, one of the Pure VPN protocols is only supported on computers that run on Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows 7
3. The IP Guard is missing in the integrated client. However, the Pure VPN SSTP appears in the Windows Network Connections and thus VPNLifeGuard can be used.
4. Also missing is port forwarding on the shared IPs

Conclusion