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Before you begin, please make sure that:
To set the best MTU value and optimize VPN speed, please perform the following steps:
First connect VPN. If you are using PureVPN Client then it will automatically create VPN connection named PureVPN. If you created the connection manually then it will appear in Step 3 and you need to modify the command given in Step 4.
On Windows XP, Vista and 7, Click on Start button and click on Run, type cmd and click OK.
netsh interface ipv4 show subinterfaces
ping www.google.com -f -l 1500
If the reply you get is Packet needs to be fragmented but DF set, then you have to try a lower MTU value. Keep decreasing the value by 10, i.e. 1490, 1480, 1470 until you get a successful reply. Start increasing the MTU value with small increments after you get a successful reply. Eventually, you will arrive on a value on which packets will not fragment, add 28 to that value (IP / ICMP headers).For instance, if you got the last successful reply on 1470, then add 28 to it, 1470+28 = 1498.
If you are using a LAN connection, then type the following command:
netsh interface ipv4 set subinterface PureVPN mtu=1498 store=persistent
OR
netsh interface ipv4 set subinterface PureVPN mtu=1498 store=persistent
where PureVPN is the VPN Connection name.
Recommended:
If some websites are not loading while connected to VPN then please do the following
netsh interface ipv4 show interfaces
netsh interface ipv4 set subinterface X mtu=1432 store=persistent (where ‘x’ is the ID of the interface)
Comments (7 )
Hi Somal,
We are sorry for the inconvenience. It seems you are not typing correct command, We would request you not to copy it but rather type the command manually. Try this and let us know if it works!
Hello! The last command does not work for me. I am using a WiFi connection. I get this error:
“The filename, directory name or volume label syntax is incorrect.”
Your help would be appreciated!
Hi Steven,
Thanks for reaching out to us. Well, you can use the same command it should work fine.
Let us know if we can help you with anything else!
How if im using wifi connection ? whats the command ?
Hi! When lowering the MTU value, as of 1472 or lower I get a “request timed out” response, but at 1473 I still get the “fragmented” response. Any tips? Thanks!
Hi,
Thanks for contacting us. Please use the following link.
https://support.purevpn.com/how-to-change-mtu-value-on-windows-xp-vista-7-and-8
Feel free to contact if you have any other issue.
Best Regards,
Stephen James
PUREVPN TEAM.
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Amazing .. very helpful information not only with PureVPN but will my work as Network Engineer 🙂
i know how to change it on the Routers/Switches Now on Computers Too ^_^