VPN Feedback

[leafs99]

Just a little feedback:time for test 9:00am-10:00am

Ipvanish -cost for essential package around approx 65-70 CAD dollars for 2 years , unlimited connections , have used it for the past 2 years on 5 boxes , 3 in different locations, have not experienced disconnect issues.
Loaded app on buzz 3000, e2 and E5 models. All work well.

Download Speed-test bed -Buzz e5-wifi connection
Without VPN-average 375mb per second , 3 tests performed with a without VPN
With VPN-Detroit Virtual Location-average 140mb per second
With VPN-Optimal Location (Montreal)-average 145mb per second

Torguard VPN-cost 46.20 American/65-70 Canadian for 3 years (good deal), max 8 connections , will load app in a box located somewhere else later this week. No disconnect issues on E5 model so far. Use MYRESIP for promo code, recurring payment (same price) .

Without VPN-average 375mb per second , 3 tests performed with and without vpn. Results
With VPN-Chicago-loc2-average -170mb per second
With VPN-Canada-Montreal Selected -170MbPer second

Pretty happy with both vpn’s at the moment . Account sharing should be limited .

Thanks

[got2bme]

I have used Surfshark for a couple of years. Comes with unlimited connections which I have set up at several different places.

Gl.inet routers come with proper vpn stock firmware and are about the easiest to set. Takes a couple of minutes.

Download the server file from Surfshark, open the GL.inet router, upload the file, set your login credentials and save. Done.

[aliage]

It’s great to hear both IPVanish and Torguard are performing well for you, especially with consistent speeds and no disconnects on multiple devices. Those speed tests are really helpful, too looks like both VPNs handle high speeds pretty well, even with virtual locations.

[hotplay]

I have used Surfshark for a couple of years. Comes with unlimited connections which I have set up at several different places.

Gl.inet routers come with proper vpn stock firmware and are about the easiest to set. Takes a couple of minutes.

Download the server file from Surfshark, open the GL.inet router, upload the file, set your login credentials and save. Done.

Surfshark says unlimited devices, my experience is there is a data cap. I had it on 15 devices and it would drop connections and act like no VPN.

[Emporium]

I've been using Windscribe for the last few years, and it has been good to me.
At the moment you can get a 3 year sub for USD$79 through stacksocial. And use discount coupon "take20" to get an additional 20% off to bring it down to USD$63+tx for 3years of Pro (less than CDN$0.10/day). You can always get a "free" tier account with them. If you use your email, you get 10GB/month on the free tier (which is good to test for a few hours), but limited to a few servers. For testing before you buy, it is great option.

I have it setup in at least 3 locations (here in Canada, I have it on all the family phones (3 Pixels and an iPhone), at least 3 buzz boxes, PCs and even on router). I have it installed on Mom's Buzz who lives not far from me. It's installed on sister's iPhone who lives in the USA, and on 3 of her firesticks. And I also have it installed on friends device in Europe. No issues with sharing. Obviously I keep it within immediate family and close friends.

Windscribe has multiple clients available for a variety of OS. For Android, they have 2 version. 1 for Generic Android, as installed on phones/tablets, and another for AndroidTV, which is optimized for TV devices and use with a Remote. I use the AndroidTV version on all my buzz boxes (even the one pre-AndroidTV) and they work quite well. App has quite a few options, including auto connect on boot, and even split tunnelling which allows you to include or exclude only specific apps from going through the VPN itself. So if you want everything to go through VPN, except for netflix and disney+, it s very simple to configure so you don't need to constantly connect/disconnect depending on what app you will be using.
And for sharing it is nice, that with the AndroidTV client, you don't need to provide your credentials. they have an option they call "Lazy login" which you generate an 8 character code on the TV client, and you enter it into you phone app, and it authorizes/logs the TV client in. Handy when you want to share with someone without giving them your credentials, so they can't install it on any other devices without you knowing.

I typically connect to the faster servers (for me at least) to minimize any latency. That is typically Montreal and New York. Mom mostly uses a European server for some Geolocation restrictions, and 99% of the time, even the European server connection is perfectly fine.

I have not done specific speed tests, but have not had any issues with streaming (and torrenting).

[BitMaP]

I've always wondered what the impact is of different virtual locations to speed, and it seems these numbers hold! Good tip on the promo for Torguard as well.

[Emporium]

I've always wondered what the impact is of different virtual locations to speed, and it seems these numbers hold! Good tip on the promo for Torguard as well.

The biggest impact is latency. If your server is far away, then you will have higher latency, so for IPTV use, you will see slower channel changes. Once the stream starts however it probably won't be a huge difference (for streaming at least) if you are using a premium service. So if you are one of those channel surfers that just likes to click the +/- buttons until you find something you want to watch, then it can get annoying even a few extra ms between channel changes.

[auggie]

I guess we are "ALL SPOILED" Everyone has to have things NOW, everything has to be instantaneous No waiting

For anything, No more Patience Now-A-Days........lol

[jets]

I guess we are "ALL SPOILED" Everyone has to have things NOW, everything has to be instantaneous No waiting

For anything, No more Patience Now-A-Days........lol

If I could I would thank you 1000 times for that post... To gen whatever... everything is not as fast as a text message or a google...

[auggie]

The Old Saying SLOW DOWN & SMELL THE ROSES..........lol

[dishuser]

The Old Saying SLOW DOWN & SMELL THE ROSES..........lol

I still move fast so I don't smell my own roses...lol

[jets]

How about: Wake up and smell the roses.

[bpv]

Anyone else have any good information to share regarding VPN's, I'm planning on getting one.

[dishuser]

Anyone else have any good information to share regarding VPN's, I'm planning on getting one.

been using ipvanish for a few years and get 95% of my paid d/l speed or better :thumbsup:

[bpv]

Thanks for the reply

[dishuser]

ttt
:okay:

[jets]

So for ipvanish and Windscribe how do you use the app on say a TV box. Do you download and install and apk? What about on a PC or a router?

[dishuser]

So for ipvanish and Windscribe how do you use the app on say a TV box. Do you download and install and apk? What about on a PC or a router?

you do the same for box,pc,phone and for router it depends if it supports it

[Emporium]

So for ipvanish and Windscribe how do you use the app on say a TV box. Do you download and install and apk? What about on a PC or a router?

Can't comment about IP Vanish (but I am sure it is similar), but for windscribe, you have piles of different clients for different platforms.

You can either download them direct from their website, or direct from the platform store (Apple store, google play store, or even aptoide, etc..). Or generate a router config from their web page assuming your router has a vpn client integrated (typically openvpn).

One detail with Windscribe, is that they also have 2 different Android clients. One for generic Android devices, and one for AndroidTV devices. The AndroidTV client works best on TV boxes, since it is optimized for use with a "remote". I install it on all my Buzz boxes.



https://windscribe.com/install/mobile/android-direct-tv


Windscribe you can also sign up for a free tier, and you can get up to 10GB/month to try it before you buy if you want. 10GB will get you a few hours to test.
And they all presently have Black Friday sales going on, making it dirt cheap (less than $0.10/day). It's a no brainer.

[leafs99]

The FastestVPN service is currently selling a lifetime package of 40 dollars instead of 600 the week of Black Friday .
It’s definitely not the fastest vpn out there considering they named the service FastestVPN , it is still more than enough speed for video streaming . 10 devices connected max.
There average download speed is around 58mbps according to tech radar reviews.
If your looking for a rock bottom deal, it won’t be cheaper than FastestVPN.

[jets]

Starlink router support VPN Quote:

"Yes. Starlink supports VPNs that use TCP or UDP. SSL based VPNs typically work best to traverse CGNAT. NAT traversal support is required by the VPN."

Does windscripe or ipvanish support these modes?

[dishuser]

Starlink router support VPN Quote:

"Yes. Starlink supports VPNs that use TCP or UDP. SSL based VPNs typically work best to traverse CGNAT. NAT traversal support is required by the VPN."

Does windscripe or ipvanish support these modes?I know ipvanish does so I'm pretty sure windscribe does as well

[Highwayman]

i have used them all using vpnbook on top of all the others
only vpnbook allows you to do this as far as i know
i have been trying to duplicate what canadians are going through
maybe develop a proxy program.


https://i.postimg.cc/Wzr2CxsZ/Screenshot-338.png

vpnbook
proton

[stoner66]

I am also thinking about getting a vpn and am in Canada. Wondering which one is better Surfshark VPN or IPvanish

[dishuser]

I haven't tried surfshark in a few years but ipvanish has a better black friday deal

[bpv]

Which VPN would work best with a generic android box, also does anyone have any good links (not live links) with instructions on how to get started with VPN's

[dishuser]

Which VPN would work best with a generic android box, also does anyone have any good links (not live links) with instructions on how to get started with VPN's

every good vpn has instructions and what is compatible

[jets]

So with Windscribe when you create a login then install the app on various devices, the username and password is always the same?

So if a device becomes logged out then they need the username password to sign back in, is that correct?

How does ipvanish deal with different devices, same way?

[dishuser]

So with Windscribe when you create a login then install the app on various devices, the username and password is always the same?

So if a device becomes logged out then they need the username password to sign back in, is that correct?

How does ipvanish deal with different devices, same way?all my devices stay logged in using ipvanish or have autofill if I log out
on my buzztv boxes it loads and connects on startup

[jets]

all my devices stay logged in using ipvanish or have autofill if I log out
on my buzztv boxes it loads and connects on startup

So dishuser, is the autofill a function of Buzz (BT5) or android. Where do I make the setting changes in a BT5 box? Also I am guessing that the connect on startup is a lot like Windows startup apps. So this would be a function of Android/BT5. I am at work so can't fish around in a box right now. Where do I find that?

Sorry for the spoon feeding but one thing I have found about android is some menus don't appear unless something is turned on first.

[auggie]

Maybe have a Look here: hxxps://www.opendns.com/

[dishuser]

So dishuser, is the autofill a function of Buzz (BT5) or android. Where do I make the setting changes in a BT5 box? Also I am guessing that the connect on startup is a lot like Windows startup apps. So this would be a function of Android/BT5. I am at work so can't fish around in a box right now. Where do I find that?

Sorry for the spoon feeding but one thing I have found about android is some menus don't appear unless something is turned on first.it's done with ipvanish app
click on settings and at the top is "connect on android startup"

[df2002]

I am also thinking about getting a vpn and am in Canada. Wondering which one is better Surfshark VPN or IPvanish

I've used Surfshark for a couple years and has been very solid for my usage. Planning to re-up this week for Black Friday sale.

[auggie]

Lots of VPN Listings here: hxxps://www.majorgeeks.com/mg/sortdate/proxy.html

[got2bme]

I am also thinking about getting a vpn and am in Canada. Wondering which one is better Surfshark VPN or IPvanish

I have both at this time. They both are working about the same, speed wise.

Surfshark has advantages.
I like the 2fa login because I can set it up on someone's device and even if they get my info they cannot access my account
Also has WireGuard setup for my router.

IPVanish is outdated, the config files have to edited before using on a router with modern firmware.
Also has WireGuard for their app only not their router setup.

These may seem minor to most people but are important to me.

[bpv]

My android box is an old generic one, I'm considering windscribe VPN over surfshark and IPTV vanish but regardless of which one I choose when I download the app does the box need to be connected to my Google account at all times or can I sign out after I've downloaded the app, I've never used a VPN before so I'm trying to get all the facts I can.

[dishuser]

My android box is an old generic one, I'm considering windscribe VPN over surfshark and IPTV vanish but regardless of which one I choose when I download the app does the box need to be connected to my Google account at all times or can I sign out after I've downloaded the app, I've never used a VPN before so I'm trying to get all the facts I can.
you can log out

[bpv]

Thanks for the reply

[Emporium]

My android box is an old generic one, I'm considering windscribe VPN over surfshark and IPTV vanish but regardless of which one I choose when I download the app does the box need to be connected to my Google account at all times or can I sign out after I've downloaded the app, I've never used a VPN before so I'm trying to get all the facts I can.

You don't need to be logged into play store to get the windscribe app.
You can download it directly from windscribe web site using your PC, and put the downloaded APK file on a USB stick. Once you have it on a USB stick, you can install it on your box, by using a file browser installed on your box, and then going to the USB stick and clicking on the APK file you downloaded. If this is the first time you do it, Android may ask you to grant permission to the browser to install apps, just do it.

This is the version I would try first, since it is optimized for use with a remote:

https://windscribe.com/install/mobile/android-direct-tv

if that one does not work well for you, you can download the generic Android client.

https://windscribe.com/install/mobile/android-direct-phone

[bpv]

Sounds good thanks for all the information

[cownuts]

I have now purchased a vpn. I know its a WiFi set up but can it be used also for ethernet connection. It should show a connection to vpn on the home screen to at location it is connected. When using ethernet should it show the same info that it is connected. Not sure it does connect .

[gig63]

Yes works the same way

[Maestro701]

I have now purchased a vpn. I know its a WiFi set up but can it be used also for ethernet connection. It should show a connection to vpn on the home screen to at location it is connected. When using ethernet should it show the same info that it is connected. Not sure it does connect .

Which one did you buy?

[cownuts]

AVG. Works great. Wasn't sure it was as on my home screen doesn't show vpn location like the wifi

[dishuser]

AVG. Works great. Wasn't sure it was as on my home screen doesn't show vpn location like the wifi

install analiti on device and run a test