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Hybrid VPN Setup
Would like to set up the hybrid VPN with NordVPN. I have the OpenVPN file which I copied, as instructed, but my status is "disconnected".
I'm running on an iMac with the current MacOS.
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1. Yes I'd recommend you select the nearest VPN server to your actual location in order to limit the added latency of connecting to a VPN.
2. Correct, move your Geo-Filter location to the VPN server location.
3. It's up to you when you want to use it but it will increase latency and lower speeds. That's why the Hybrid exists to apply it to specific services/applications e.g. just apply the VPN to Skype on my PC, then allows the rest of the PC to be unimpeded.
4. I would suggest so but it's more likely the VPN itself if blocking the ports necessary for an open NAT.
2. Correct, move your Geo-Filter location to the VPN server location.
3. It's up to you when you want to use it but it will increase latency and lower speeds. That's why the Hybrid exists to apply it to specific services/applications e.g. just apply the VPN to Skype on my PC, then allows the rest of the PC to be unimpeded.
4. I would suggest so but it's more likely the VPN itself if blocking the ports necessary for an open NAT.
Got it! Thank you for the clarification! Much appreciated!