OpenVPN or Server?
I use my router in the OpenVPN to put my Xbox in specific servers for a game I play. Specifically to join a public server with friends in various locations in the US where the game has servers. If it doesn't work in one location, we try another and so on. Using OpenVPN I have only 6 locations I can use.
Would I have the ability to have more locations using VPN server instead?
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Hello @Vetelmo ,
Welcome to our community.
Optimizing gaming with a VPN isn't about “more servers being better,” but rather “a more efficient path being better.”
I understand your desire to achieve smoother, lower-latency gaming experiences through a VPN. This is a common technical need, but there are some important considerations to keep in mind.
Here are some recommendations for optimizing your gaming environment with a VPN:
- Choose the right VPN provider—this is the most crucial step.
- Use the correct testing methods to identify the specific server node best suited for your game.
- Prioritize resolving local network issues: Use a wired connection (Ethernet cable) instead of WiFi, and close background programs consuming bandwidth (like streaming videos or downloads).
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Hello @Vetelmo ,
Welcome to our community.
Optimizing gaming with a VPN isn't about “more servers being better,” but rather “a more efficient path being better.”
I understand your desire to achieve smoother, lower-latency gaming experiences through a VPN. This is a common technical need, but there are some important considerations to keep in mind.
Here are some recommendations for optimizing your gaming environment with a VPN:
- Choose the right VPN provider—this is the most crucial step.
- Use the correct testing methods to identify the specific server node best suited for your game.
- Prioritize resolving local network issues: Use a wired connection (Ethernet cable) instead of WiFi, and close background programs consuming bandwidth (like streaming videos or downloads).
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For my situation, everything is efficient. I have a good VPN. I'm wired.
I need more because we use more than 6 locations. For example I have it set up for
De Moines, Ia,
Los Angeles, Ca
New York, Ny
Dallas, Tx
Beijing, China
Miami, Fl
But we also set up Europe, South Africa and Australia.
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Hi,
It appears TP-Link makes the allowed number of VPN servers dependent on the price of the router. Below is a screenshot taken from an Archer BE550 V1. It allows up to 16 VPN servers to be added.
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