on 08-07-2021 10:21
Ok, so why does my download speed consistently run at 10% of "normal" when I'm accessing via my work vpn - Pulse?
Example 10am 8/7/21 200mb connection
via uswitch broadband speed checker
no vpn download speed 150.9mb, upload 19.4mb
with vpn download speed 11.6mb, upload 9.3mb
I accept that access via vpn adds a further level of encryption and therefore slowdown, but 90% seems excessive.
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on 08-07-2021 11:05
100Mb is a reasonable figure for those services. You have the correct way forward.
on 08-07-2021 10:34
What speeds do you get connecting to web sites using a different VPN such as NordVPN or ExpressVPN?
on 08-07-2021 10:36
Not really relevant as tied to Pulse to access work files.
on 08-07-2021 10:40
Why do you post here if you don't want help?
It will establish whether this is a general problem with VPNs on your connection or something specific to Pulse.
But I'm out now.
on 08-07-2021 10:57
I now understand the contact of your question.
Short answer is they throttle by about 1/3, so 100mb not 150mb.
Does suggest an issue with Pulse and/or config of Pulse on laptop.
Strange how the work IT staff blames Virgin!
on 08-07-2021 11:05
100Mb is a reasonable figure for those services. You have the correct way forward.
on 08-07-2021 11:07
on 08-07-2021 14:02
@Kendalli wrote:I now understand the contact of your question.
Short answer is they throttle by about 1/3, so 100mb not 150mb.
Does suggest an issue with Pulse and/or config of Pulse on laptop.
Strange how the work IT staff blames Virgin!
That's what IT departments do.
When you connect via VPN is all Internet traffic routed via that? (A simple trace route will confirm that).
If so, what bandwidth limitations do your IT department put on routing back out to the Internet? These types of connections make double use of the works Internet.
Also, what bandwidth does your company have on it's Internet connection and what per connection limits do they have?