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VPN Client Connection
VPN Client Connection
2025-03-04 07:15:09 - last edited 2025-04-02 08:18:49
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Model: Deco XE75 Pro  
Hardware Version:
Firmware Version: 1.2.11

Has anyone have an issue on the XE75 with the VPN client connection speeds?

I've setup a client connection using Surfshark and the performance is really poor. Setup with Paris as a destination on UDP (TCP was understandably slightly slower) and getting repeated speed tests around 15 - 20 Mbps. If I disconnect and use the Surfshark client on my phone (in exactly the same location and connected to the same server) I get repeated speed test results in excess of 200 Mbps. 
Just wondering if I've missed something. 
TIA

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2025-03-05 03:25:03 - last edited 2025-04-02 08:18:49

  @Fred99 

 

Hi, welcome to our community.

About the VPN client's slow speed, the speed performance of the Deco router acting as a VPN client is normal because TP-Link router's CPU cannot handle VPN encryption as quickly as a computer/phone acting as a VPN client. When an encrypted tunnel is established between the router and the VPN provider, it adds overhead to the router's processor/resources, resulting in a drop in performance, which also means a drop in WAN to Internet throughput. If you want to get a higher speed performance, you can try the below methods:

1. Use a better VPN protocol, such as WireGuard >> OpenVPN >> PPTP/L2TP

2. Adapt UDP protocol in Open vpn

At the same time, the related R&D has been working on improving the speed performance.

Thanks for your understanding and best regards.

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Re:VPN Client Connection -Solution
2025-03-05 03:25:03 - last edited 2025-04-02 08:18:49

  @Fred99 

 

Hi, welcome to our community.

About the VPN client's slow speed, the speed performance of the Deco router acting as a VPN client is normal because TP-Link router's CPU cannot handle VPN encryption as quickly as a computer/phone acting as a VPN client. When an encrypted tunnel is established between the router and the VPN provider, it adds overhead to the router's processor/resources, resulting in a drop in performance, which also means a drop in WAN to Internet throughput. If you want to get a higher speed performance, you can try the below methods:

1. Use a better VPN protocol, such as WireGuard >> OpenVPN >> PPTP/L2TP

2. Adapt UDP protocol in Open vpn

At the same time, the related R&D has been working on improving the speed performance.

Thanks for your understanding and best regards.

Check Out the Latest Posts: Archer GE550 - BE9300 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Gaming Router EasyMesh Is Available When Wi-Fi Routers Work in AP Mode as A Controller. Archer BE550 New Software Enhances System Stability and Optimizes MLO Network Stability. TL-WA3001 Supports EasyMesh, Speed Limit, Guest Network in AP Mode and/or Multi-SSID Mode.
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