Do PN limit speed when connecting to a VPN?
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Do PN limit speed when connecting to a VPN?
on 13-02-2020 10:33 AM - last edited on 13-02-2020 12:16 PM by Strat
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When I connect to a Cyberghost VPN server, my t speed drops drastically. Eg. using an Android box connected via ethernet cable I get ~ 72.4 mbps, when I connect thru a Cyberghost server the speed drops to ~ 20mbps or even less. Using a Samsung tab A on 5GHZ wifi, no VPN= 73.8 with VPN = 27.7mbps.
I have cmpalined to Cyberghost who have suggested that " speed has a great deal to do with each user's particular Internet connection and settings enforced by the ISP"
Do PN limit speed when usinga VPN?
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Re: Do PN limit speed when connecting to a VPN?
14-02-2020 4:29 AM - edited 14-02-2020 4:30 AM
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What encryption protocol are you using? eg. OpenVPN ?
Can you confirm vpn speeds are considerably faster if you use a Windows, linux or macOS computer?
Re: Do PN limit speed when connecting to a VPN?
14-02-2020 8:17 AM
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I lose between 2-5 megabits or so when using my VPN (express vpn) so find it fast enough for everything on my PN connection also using WiFi.
There is a lot of issues that can impact speed with VPN. I've steered clear of Cyberghost because of it's history.
If it helped click the thumb
If it fixed it click 'This fixed my problem'
Re: Do PN limit speed when connecting to a VPN?
14-02-2020 9:41 AM
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Windows loses least, I'll try Linux. Android loses most, which is annoying with 2 tablets, 2 phones & a streaming box using it.
Re: Do PN limit speed when connecting to a VPN?
14-02-2020 9:45 AM
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Can't say i've ever really noticed any problems when VPN'ing into my PC using 4G on my phone. That said when i first used to use it the connection was lighteningly fast, it isn't so much these days but i put that down to congestion through the networks that the traffic is routed through.
Re: Do PN limit speed when connecting to a VPN?
14-02-2020 5:59 PM - edited 14-02-2020 6:01 PM
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What encryption protocol are you using?
If it is Openvpn, your android devices perhaps do not support AES hardware acceleration. Try less secure/demanding legacy protocol like PPTP or L2TP if these are still supported by your VPN provider.
Re: Do PN limit speed when connecting to a VPN?
14-02-2020 7:09 PM
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CyberGhost settings only seem to offer UDP or TCP
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14-02-2020 7:16 PM
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Switching between them does not seem to make any difference.
Re: Do PN limit speed when connecting to a VPN?
14-02-2020 7:39 PM - edited 14-02-2020 7:47 PM
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I could be wrong, but if you are offered TCP or UDP selection options, it sounds like you may have installed the OpenVPN client software on your device to me.
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OpenVPN for Android > 4.x
OpenVPN for Android < 4.x
IPSec for Android
L2TP for Android
PPTP for Android
PPTP setup
L2TP setup
note that PPTP and L2TP are less secure protocols. ie. fine if you are not bothered about privacy, such as for accessing Netflix USA catalogue etc.
Re: Do PN limit speed when connecting to a VPN?
14-02-2020 8:43 PM
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@bill888 thanks for the advice, I'll have a play.
I think I have only noticed the problem since I upgraded to 70 mbps from 36 a few weeks ago.
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