No, you can't skip the VPN to achieve a faster connection.
No, you can't skip the VPN to achieve a faster connection.
Due to my parents' work, they require a hardware VPN to link their company's server. They purchased the hardware for home use, and currently we have a 1Gbps Netvigator plan. However, I'm experiencing speeds between 160-150 Mbps download and 800 Mbps upload, which is significantly lower than expected. Since I'm using an FTTH connection, can I still bypass the VPN? My parents think it will help, or perhaps the VPN isn't affecting the speed at all?
160mbps is a typical rate for 1 gbps connections via Wi-Fi or Ethernet.
Uncertain about the source but it doesn’t match expectations. The speed you’re seeing—160Mbps out of 1Gbps—is unusual and not typical. It’s also not close to 160MBps, which would equate to about 1.28Gbps. From what OP shared, they’re reporting an upload rate of 800Mbps, confirming it’s in Mbps range. If the VPN hardware is acting as the primary router, there’s little chance to work around it. It seems the setup should have been different initially; placing it off the main router for the home network would be better, especially if they’re using their corporate connection for all traffic, which is generally discouraged.
Ensure your network is divided into separate sections with both VPN and non-VPN areas. Configure static routes between Router 1 and 2 so devices on each side remain connected, while clients on Router 2 maintain a constant VPN link. Noted that the Parent PC's IP should match Router 2 at 10.1.2.2.
The issue with internet performance becomes apparent once you reach the WAN area. Even if your network supports 1 Gbps, it doesn’t ensure other connections will function at the same rate for tasks like downloads, streaming, or web searches. For downloads, servers might restrict your speed based on how quickly data transfers. I’m curious about the tools you’re using to measure speeds, since outcomes can differ based on the techniques employed.
I obtained data from the HK government and also ran a speed test using Ookla.
You're likely constrained by the speed limits of their network connections. I haven't managed to reach most download speeds above 150 Mbps.
It seems your ISP might have misled you. When I inquired about my speeds—150 Mbps down and 200 Mbps up on a gigabit plan—I was told it was standard, even though I wasn’t connected to Wi-Fi at the time.
For WiFi, using 2.4GHz or 5GHz in a moderately busy spot could work. With Ethernet, it’s definitely not suitable.
Issue has intensified, now I'm getting 30 Mbps download and 300 upload.