Can't send or receive emails? Connecting to a VPN server can result in your email client not being able to send or receive emails. This can happen for several reasons: The VPN provider you are connected to is blocking the ports the email client is using (SMTP). Your email service is blocking access to datacenter [...]

What is a DNS leak? A DNS Leak is an instance where your ISP receives DNS requests despite being connected to a VPN tunnel. How do I check if my DNS is leaking? Perform the extended test on DNSLeakTest.com. Be sure to do so on multiple web browsers for best accuracy. Here you should only [...]

The VPN connection on the FlashRouter will not drop in most instances however if the VPN stopped working follow the steps below. In order to use the FlashRouters Privacy App you need DD-WRT build 02/15/22 r48362 or 2/10/20 r42335. Follow these instructions to upgrade the firmware to 02/15/22 r48362: How do I upgrade the DD-WRT [...]

The encryption provided by a VPN connection almost always results in slower connection speed. In some cases you may have noticed that your computer or tablet was working faster when running a VPN client application or program, that is because a computer has a processor that is normally about 4-6x times as strong as a [...]

Streaming services and VPN Most popular streaming services such as Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime block incoming VPN connections. This does not mean the VPN is not working, it simply means they have recognized you are connecting to a VPN server and filtered that server from being able to stream. Below are several options for [...]