VPN Slow Speed

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To start: can you please use the correct notation:


m = millli
M = Mega
b = bit
B = byte

Usually network speed is witten in Mbps (or Mb/s) or Gbps (or Gb/s).

Wireguard should be able to do better, can you share your config?


/export file=anynameyoulike

Make sure to remove any personal information.

During test, what is the cpu load of the MikroTik?

I assume you’re talking about Hex (750GR3) ?
You are also mixing up various VPN protocols so it is not clear what you are comparing with.

In general:
PPTP will be the fastest BUT AVOID when possible. Obsolete protocol, way too easy to crack.
Wireguard will be next (about 50% of your slowest connection)
Then LT2P
Then OpenVPN

The slowest part of the end-to-end connection one decides the pace.

But as requested, please provide config details and CPU load when running each of those VPN setups.

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what is the max size of MTU ( do-not-fragment ) that u can get across the VPN?

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There are several potential solutions to slow VPN speed, including:

Connect to a different server: Sometimes the server you are connected to may be experiencing high traffic or congestion, which can lead to slower speeds. Try connecting to a different server to see if that improves your speed.

Check your bandwidth: Make sure your internet connection has enough bandwidth to support the VPN. If you have a slow internet connection, a VPN will likely make it even slower.

Disable features that consume bandwidth: Some features like peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing or streaming can consume a lot of bandwidth. Try disabling these features to see if that improves your VPN speed.

Switch to a different VPN protocol: Different VPN protocols can have different speeds. Some protocols like OpenVPN and IKEv2 are known for their fast speeds, so try switching to one of these protocols to see if that improves your speed.

Try a different VPN service: Some VPN services may be faster than others, so if none of the above solutions work, you may want to consider switching to a different VPN service.

Check your device and network: Check your device and network to see if there is a problem. Sometimes the issue is on the device or network level and not the VPN service.

It is important to note that some VPN services are not designed for streaming or heavy downloads, and if that is your use case, maybe you need to look into that before subscribing.

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