Vypr VPN
A while back, I did a review of VyprVpn and mentioned some problems I was having with it here in Asia. Since, I seem to have fixed most of my problems, I thought I would post an update on how it’s going!
VYPR
Price: Same
Check out this post for a pricing run-down
Review: If you do decide Vypr is for you, go through this link for an extra 50% off your first month 🙂
Installation: Easy, but Repetitive
Review: The process for installation is pretty easy. Initially, you visit http://www.goldenfrog.com to set up an account and download the VPN. That process is actually really easy. And I didn’t have any problems with the DNS server when I set it up (unlike with Astrill).
One problem I’ve now run into is that the program keeps stalling (I hit connect and it stalls out, delivering a warning) and I have to re-install it every time I re-start my computer. I’ve got the installation program downloaded now, so all I have to do is re-open it and run through the steps (takes about 3 minutes). But it’s still a little annoying.
Also, the last update doesn’t work for me at all. It just shuts down Vypr.
Use: Easy (pretty much)
The recent update didn’t change appearance any, so the use-process is the same.
When I turn on my computer, I open the program from my desktop. You can set it up to start automatically if you want. The box will look like this:
If you want to just connect right away, just click the blue connect button. If you want to change locations, click the exclamation mark looking blue button. I have found that I never use the “Fastest Server” setting and I am constantly changing servers. Just a tip, try to run with locations that look like someone no one else would use–the less famous nations on the list.
The little gear in the top right corner is where you can change the protocols. I found however that the only protocol that works for me is PPTP. Anything more and it won’t connect. I also recommend that you set it to “Automatic Reconnect” — Vypr tends to dis-connect and re-connect frequently for me on poor internet servers so I like for it to reconnect without having to repeatedly punch the buttons.
That’s all there is to it! Just click connect and then close the program when you’re done.
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