Download throughput is terrible
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Download throughput is terrible
I was using OpenVPN Client (Ver 3.00.07) in a restaurant public wifi. I tested throughput using the Speedtest by Ookla app. Download speed was reported at 9 Mbps. I turned OpenVPN off and retested. Download was 116 Mbps. I was prepared for a 10-20% throughput "cost", but not a 95% decrease! What is wrong, please?
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Re: Download throughput is terrible
It is not easy to give an answer because the reasons can be many.
For example:
For example:
- the VPN provider bandwidth was not enough
- the restaurant's network and / or Internet provider use traffic shaping rules to limit the use of some ports / protocols
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