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Fri 02/10/09 at 10:22
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Since I moved to Freeola my internet connection has generally improved no end. It's far more stable and faster than with BT {spit}.

Unfortunately, it seems to have had a detrimental affect on the VPN connection I use for work. The work's connections etc haven't changed and I've checked with others to ensure their own connection haven't got slower, but it just seems like it's mine.

Any ideas? From the look of my main PC/PS3/360/Wii etc etc connections they're all as fast as I'm going to get until BT get their a**e in gear with fibre, so it does seem strange.
Fri 02/10/09 at 21:28
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Garin wrote:
> When you moved to Freeola did the router change?

Nope, still using the same Safecom Router.
Fri 02/10/09 at 14:45
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You able to run a speedtest to check the upload you are getting pb? Doesn't have to be a BT one if you don't have access atm.
Fri 02/10/09 at 14:33
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When you moved to Freeola did the router change?
Fri 02/10/09 at 14:15
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Garin wrote:
> Is your VPN going through your homeplug network?

Nope, straight to router via Ethernet.
Fri 02/10/09 at 14:04
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Is your VPN going through your homeplug network?
Fri 02/10/09 at 10:47
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Thanks.

I think you're right in that I wouldn't expect the connection itself to cause a problem considering it's improved.
Fri 02/10/09 at 10:38
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From what I can tell there should be no reason for the VPN connection to be effected detrimentally when your connection has generally improved.

The only thing I can think of is the conenction to ADSL2+ (which I think you did end up upgrading to) has caused issues with your upstream. It seems unlikely as ADSL2+ removes limitations on the upstream so you would expect it to improve......

I'll have a quick flick on your account, see if interleaving and stability options could be changed to improve the situation. I'll get back to you should I think these changes will help shortly.
Fri 02/10/09 at 10:22
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"possibly impossible"
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Since I moved to Freeola my internet connection has generally improved no end. It's far more stable and faster than with BT {spit}.

Unfortunately, it seems to have had a detrimental affect on the VPN connection I use for work. The work's connections etc haven't changed and I've checked with others to ensure their own connection haven't got slower, but it just seems like it's mine.

Any ideas? From the look of my main PC/PS3/360/Wii etc etc connections they're all as fast as I'm going to get until BT get their a**e in gear with fibre, so it does seem strange.

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