VPN Router for Work Access While Abroad: FAQ (Microsoft Authenticator + Country Restrictions)
Scenario: You travel (or relocate) and suddenly your company login fails because Microsoft Authenticator (or your employer’s access policy) detects you’re in a different country.
This FAQ explains what a VPN router can and cannot do, and how dedicated IP addresses may (or may not) help depending on your organization’s security rules.
Customer Question (Remote Work Scenario)
Nabil writes:
I’d like to purchase the
Privacy Hero 2 VPN Router
but I have some questions first.I work for a company based in Lisbon, Portugal. We use a secured VPN Windows session by authenticating with Microsoft Authenticator.
Now I moved to Morocco with my company computer. When I do the same process, it shows my position in Morocco and refuses to give me access.
I think I need a VPN router configured to appear in Portugal (using NordVPN) so I can log in from Morocco.
Is it possible to configure the router to use a Portugal location? And is it likely to work?
Can a VPN Router Change Your Apparent Location?
Can a VPN router make your connection appear to be in Portugal?
Potentially, yes. A VPN router routes your traffic through a VPN server in a country you select (for example, Portugal).
Many systems use IP geolocation as a primary signal for country-based access checks.
This is why many remote workers choose NordVPN-compatible routers that allow country-level VPN selection at the router level.
Will it work for corporate access every time?
Not guaranteed. Success depends entirely on how your employer enforces security.
Some environments rely mostly on IP location, while others also use device compliance checks or managed security controls.
What VPN Routers Can and Cannot Do
What this setup can do
- Route your laptop’s internet traffic through a VPN exit location (e.g., Portugal)
- Present a Portugal-based IP address to external services
- Protect multiple devices at once with a single VPN connection
What this setup cannot do
- Override corporate security policies or employer rules
- Guarantee approval if your organization blocks VPN endpoints or enforces device-level controls
- Bypass systems that validate access using signals beyond IP location
Dedicated IP Addresses (NordVPN): Locations Table
What is a Dedicated IP? A Dedicated IP is a static IP address assigned only to you (instead of a shared server IP).
This can help in environments that prefer consistent IP identities or use IP allowlists.
Important: Dedicated IP compatibility depends on how your VPN provider implements it and how your router connects.
Many Dedicated IP features are app-based and may not apply to all router setups.
Safe Questions to Ask IT
If you need to understand whether international travel affects access, these questions are framed to clarify
policy and enforcement without asking for workarounds:
- “Is access restricted by country, or primarily by device trust/compliance?”
- “When employees travel internationally, is access typically blocked due to IP location or device posture?”
- “Are external VPN endpoints treated as trusted locations?”
- “Does our login workflow rely on IP geolocation during MFA approval?”
- “Is there a recommended approach for employees who need to work temporarily while traveling?”
Important Disclaimer
FlashRouters disclaimer:
- FlashRouters products do not bypass corporate security systems or employer policies.
- VPN routers can change where your internet traffic appears to originate, but final access approval is controlled by your organization.
- You are responsible for ensuring your use complies with your employer’s policies.
- FlashRouters support can help assess technical compatibility, but cannot guarantee access to restricted systems.