VPN choppy on Wi-Fi, fine on cable.
Wi-Fi packet loss amplifies in encrypted tunnel. Fix carrier first.
Try this first
- 1ping -t gateway: look for loss spikes.
- 2Switch Wi-Fi channel and band (5 or 6 GHz).
- 3Temporarily use cable to rule VPN in or out.
When to bring us in
We measure Wi-Fi and tune channel or AP placement.
See also
- VPN will not connect or keeps droppingTwo main causes: your home internet or the VPN server. One quick test separates them.
- VPN connects but corporate folders are unreachableConnection says "green" but your network drives will not open. Almost always a DNS or routing issue.
- Home PC slow on VPN, fast at the officeThree suspects: home internet, VPN server limits, or routing that takes a long detour.
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