[gael33]

As a noobie I was wondering how a VPN works, and the Gateway address that I was given at setup doesn't give me any idea where it is in the big wide world. Is there an address book or list with Gateway address for different countries I could obtain?
I guess as a Linux Mint 17.3 user I have made things difficult (no easy setup.exe program) as when I installed it on my mobile I have a menu of countries to choose from.
My Gateway address is ny1-ovpn.purevpn.net. I have no idea where that is!

gael

[Administrator]

Based on the hostname provided (ny1-ovpn.purevpn.net) I believe that would be in New york.

You could also ping the hostname so you could get the IP and then use a page like http://www.pdproxy.com/ip-to-country.htm this to determine the country of that IP

[godtor]

Or you can just google for "what is my ip" when you are connected with the VPN and you will find the IP details for your VPN. Cheers

[Wendy123]

A vpn works by acting as a gateway between you and your connection provider. For instance, lets take it this way, your internet connection - a vpn gateway that hides your IP and converts it into any other country's IP  - Web. It secures your anonymity and saves you from the snooping eyes of hackers who can follow your browsing trail.