iPad 2 VPN access with iOS 7.1

Hey guys,

Found a solution, posted it here.

http://tech-hacks.net/tech/apple/216/how-to-fix-slow-vpn-on-ipad-iphone-2/

(post was first removed because of advertisements on my blog, I removed the ads so should be ok now)

I will post updates there!

Did it work?

I tried it before, nothing has changed...

I've tried this and it did not work for me :-(

@ GromitD90

As stated on 6/5, try going to WiTopia and follow the setup for IPSEC: Do not use PPTP

like you normally would; I tried this and it was a no go so they told me to use IPSEC.

It's half the cost of my old provider who had no solution,($5.99 monthly or even cheaper if yearly).

There is a free trail but I was on with for good the next day. More details up above.

I went from 1.4mb's DL to 27-28 with 30-32mb's off VPN UL went from -1mb to 3.1-3-2 on VPN/ 3.5-4 off VPN

This is on a Canadian server not one that's closest to me...PA region.

I have an iPad 2 32k/3G running the newest iOS 7 upgrade issued today.

Haven't run a speed test since update today but I'll check later; hopefully the new update didn't mess this up!

Seriously, knock on wood! Good luck!

WiTopia apple ios ipsec setup

▶️Setup IPSEC VPN

This issue has been driving me crazy but I think I have found a solution - at least its working for me. I have an iPad 3 running iOS 7.1.2.VPNStrong was very slow ca. 10% of standard internet (0.5 Mbps from 5). I tried different WiFi connection options and found that if I selected Static IP instead of DHCP, then the speed was improved to ca. 50% of non-VPN (2.5 Mbps),

What I did specifically was:

- go to Settings/Wi-fi.

- click on the blue i in the circle to the right of the active Wi- fi connection

- make a note of the data entries for the DHCP tab

- select the Static tab and manually enter the same data noted from the DHCP tab

This has been working for me the past few hours and I have disconnected/reconnected many times and if still works. Good luck

Peter

Is it just me, or does it seem odd, that if all of us have been sending technical complaint forms to Apple about this....why is it still going on?

It's been over three months since 7.1 came out, and honestly, having your internet speeds cut by 75% just doesn't seem very good, does it?

If GM, Ford, BMW brought your car in for a recall notice, which then caused the speedo to max out at 27MPH, would it really take them THREE MONTHS to fix the problem?

I certainly sent a complaint.

Is everyone else? Complaining here does absolutely nothing.

What the !@#$ is Apple doing?

Hey guys,

I added cpfcfan's tip to my list:

http://tech-hacks.net/tech/apple/216/how-to-fix-slow-vpn-on-ipad-iphone-2/

I hope one of these fixes helps!

@GromitD90:

have you had a chance to try either SurfEasy or Tunnelbear yet?

I Know it's probably not the place to ask! But I don't really care as apple seam not to give a **** about this!

But can anyone tell me if jail breaking the iPad solves this problem?

DId you try those free VPN services yet? Did you fix the problem? I'm assuming since this thread is so dead that everyone now has awesome VPN speeds from everywhere?

As of August 11, no resolution to the problem. Problem is definitely with software upgrade to 7.1. No work around on this issue at the moment other than buying a Samsung tablet..... Problem exists regardless of which VPN service provider you use.

Which providers have you tried, if you don't mind me asking? I contacted mine, and they replied they've had no complaints from users - but they may not be actually doing any research

and....is this problem ONLY relevant in iPad 2's or 3's that have been updated, as opposed to NEW iPads and iPad Airs?

Can someone who has an iPad newer than 3 chime in

Is there anyone who tried to see if this is fixed on this upgrade or anyone from apple that can give any information on this.

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