# Wireguard VPN extremely slow (\<1mb) on GL-inet travel routers **URL:** \ **Category:** VPN, DNS, Leaks\ **Created:** [August 26, 2024, 1:53am UTC](https://forum.gl-inet.com/t/wireguard-vpn-extremely-slow-1mb-on-gl-inet-travel-routers/46432 "2024-08-26T01:53:42Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![JacobPhillips](https://forum-assets.gl-inet.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/c68b51/32.png) [@JacobPhillips](https://forum.gl-inet.com/u/JacobPhillips)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2024, 1:53am UTC](https://forum.gl-inet.com/t/wireguard-vpn-extremely-slow-1mb-on-gl-inet-travel-routers/46432/1 "2024-08-26T01:53:42Z")
I have been through all of the documentation on the travel routers. This used to work a few months ago, but stopped working recently. I've tried with both the Beryl and the Slate. I have tried connecting with multiple different laptops. The AX1800 says Wireguard Server is running. I've tried using a Cat6 cable from the travel router to the laptops. The home Wifi gets 700mbps download. The travel routers can get internet fine, but when I connect them Wireguard VPN client, it drops to less than 1mbps. OpenVPN doesn't seem to work at all. ---
**Author:** ![bruce](https://forum-assets.gl-inet.com/user_avatar/forum.gl-inet.com/bruce/32/35649_2.png) [@bruce](https://forum.gl-inet.com/u/bruce)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2024, 4:19am UTC](https://forum.gl-inet.com/t/wireguard-vpn-extremely-slow-1mb-on-gl-inet-travel-routers/46432/2 "2024-08-26T04:19:08Z")
Did you try in the phone or laptop with the same profile, to directly connect the AX1800 WG server? ---
**Author:** ![JacobPhillips](https://forum-assets.gl-inet.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/c68b51/32.png) [@JacobPhillips](https://forum.gl-inet.com/u/JacobPhillips)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2024, 4:32am UTC](https://forum.gl-inet.com/t/wireguard-vpn-extremely-slow-1mb-on-gl-inet-travel-routers/46432/3 "2024-08-26T04:32:26Z")
I get the same problem if I try to use Wireguard on my phone or laptop ---
**Author:** ![admon](https://forum-assets.gl-inet.com/user_avatar/forum.gl-inet.com/admon/32/32880_2.png) [@admon](https://forum.gl-inet.com/u/admon)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2024, 4:36am UTC](https://forum.gl-inet.com/t/wireguard-vpn-extremely-slow-1mb-on-gl-inet-travel-routers/46432/4 "2024-08-26T04:36:09Z")
Which country are you in (your ISP) and which VPN provider do you use? ---
**Author:** ![JacobPhillips](https://forum-assets.gl-inet.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/c68b51/32.png) [@JacobPhillips](https://forum.gl-inet.com/u/JacobPhillips)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2024, 4:59am UTC](https://forum.gl-inet.com/t/wireguard-vpn-extremely-slow-1mb-on-gl-inet-travel-routers/46432/5 "2024-08-26T04:59:12Z")
Home ISP is AT&T in the USA. It's Wireguard VPN. ---
**Author:** ![admon](https://forum-assets.gl-inet.com/user_avatar/forum.gl-inet.com/admon/32/32880_2.png) [@admon](https://forum.gl-inet.com/u/admon)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2024, 5:07am UTC](https://forum.gl-inet.com/t/wireguard-vpn-extremely-slow-1mb-on-gl-inet-travel-routers/46432/6 "2024-08-26T05:07:28Z")
Try to reduce the WireGuard MTU until you get a better result. Maybe start with 1380. Reduce by 10 each try. ---
**Author:** ![JacobPhillips](https://forum-assets.gl-inet.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/c68b51/32.png) [@JacobPhillips](https://forum.gl-inet.com/u/JacobPhillips)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2024, 5:21am UTC](https://forum.gl-inet.com/t/wireguard-vpn-extremely-slow-1mb-on-gl-inet-travel-routers/46432/7 "2024-08-26T05:21:56Z")
Just to clarify, you mean lowering the MTU setting in the Wireguard configuration file that's uploaded to the Wireguard client? ---
**Author:** ![admon](https://forum-assets.gl-inet.com/user_avatar/forum.gl-inet.com/admon/32/32880_2.png) [@admon](https://forum.gl-inet.com/u/admon)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2024, 5:25am UTC](https://forum.gl-inet.com/t/wireguard-vpn-extremely-slow-1mb-on-gl-inet-travel-routers/46432/8 "2024-08-26T05:25:43Z")
It depends on where the bottleneck is. You should try to lower MTU on both sides. Starting by decreasing the MTU on the travel router that acts as a client, [see here](https://docs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/interface_guide/vpn_dashboard/#vpn-client-options) ---
**Author:** ![alzhao](https://forum-assets.gl-inet.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@alzhao](https://forum.gl-inet.com/u/alzhao)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2024, 6:44am UTC](https://forum.gl-inet.com/t/wireguard-vpn-extremely-slow-1mb-on-gl-inet-travel-routers/46432/9 "2024-08-26T06:44:57Z")
On the wireguard client, pls try changing mtu settings ![image](https://forum-static.gl-inet.com/original/3X/0/a/0a7c6f60aacdf1d4d08c3ee2b0356df4d6acaabe.png) For "Openvpn does not work", can you check if you have set up all the port forward correctly? Also try change tcp/udp and the port (from 1194 to others e.g. 443) to check. ---
**Author:** ![JacobPhillips](https://forum-assets.gl-inet.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/c68b51/32.png) [@JacobPhillips](https://forum.gl-inet.com/u/JacobPhillips)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2024, 12:56am UTC](https://forum.gl-inet.com/t/wireguard-vpn-extremely-slow-1mb-on-gl-inet-travel-routers/46432/10 "2024-08-27T00:56:15Z")
The Wireguard client seems to be having trouble connecting now. I've tried different MTUs such as 1400, 1380, and all the way down to 1280. There was one time it connected after I reset the Wireguard server, but then when I went back it couldnt connect anymore. Now when I turn off and on the Wireguard server again, the client still cant seem to connect. Would you recommend I try changing the port of the Wireguard server or client? I know the default is 51820. On the AT&T Modem, I added this under NAT/GAMING Hosted Applications: Wireguard VPN UDP: 51820 GL-AX1800. I also have the following settings: Firewall Status: |Packet Filter|On| |IP Passthrough|Off| |NAT Default Server|Off| |Firewall Advanced|On| ---
**Author:** ![JacobPhillips](https://forum-assets.gl-inet.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/c68b51/32.png) [@JacobPhillips](https://forum.gl-inet.com/u/JacobPhillips)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2024, 3:01am UTC](https://forum.gl-inet.com/t/wireguard-vpn-extremely-slow-1mb-on-gl-inet-travel-routers/46432/11 "2024-08-27T03:01:36Z")
I was able to get the Wireguard VPN client to run again. I kept trying different MTU. I seem to be able to get ok download (100mbps) when I change MTU down to 1280. However, the upload is very slow, only 2mbps. What should I do ? ---
**Author:** ![admon](https://forum-assets.gl-inet.com/user_avatar/forum.gl-inet.com/admon/32/32880_2.png) [@admon](https://forum.gl-inet.com/u/admon)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2024, 5:09am UTC](https://forum.gl-inet.com/t/wireguard-vpn-extremely-slow-1mb-on-gl-inet-travel-routers/46432/12 "2024-08-27T05:09:59Z")
Can't really help with that, I am sorry. Maybe @bruce has additional idea about it. ---
**Author:** ![alzhao](https://forum-assets.gl-inet.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@alzhao](https://forum.gl-inet.com/u/alzhao)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2024, 8:07am UTC](https://forum.gl-inet.com/t/wireguard-vpn-extremely-slow-1mb-on-gl-inet-travel-routers/46432/13 "2024-08-27T08:07:48Z")
> [@JacobPhillips](#): > > However, the upload is very slow, only 2mbps Where is the server and where is the client? ---
**Author:** ![JacobPhillips](https://forum-assets.gl-inet.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/c68b51/32.png) [@JacobPhillips](https://forum.gl-inet.com/u/JacobPhillips)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2024, 12:36pm UTC](https://forum.gl-inet.com/t/wireguard-vpn-extremely-slow-1mb-on-gl-inet-travel-routers/46432/14 "2024-08-27T12:36:58Z")
They are both in the same city. ---
**Author:** ![alzhao](https://forum-assets.gl-inet.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@alzhao](https://forum.gl-inet.com/u/alzhao)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2024, 4:15am UTC](https://forum.gl-inet.com/t/wireguard-vpn-extremely-slow-1mb-on-gl-inet-travel-routers/46432/15 "2024-08-28T04:15:03Z")
Maybe you can check if you can make openvpn work as well. Openvpn has tcp which has less restrictions. ---
**Author:** ![JacobPhillips](https://forum-assets.gl-inet.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/c68b51/32.png) [@JacobPhillips](https://forum.gl-inet.com/u/JacobPhillips)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2024, 1:44pm UTC](https://forum.gl-inet.com/t/wireguard-vpn-extremely-slow-1mb-on-gl-inet-travel-routers/46432/16 "2024-08-28T13:44:28Z")
Will do. I thought Wireguard was faster though? I tested again yesterday and internet did not work at all through travel router even with Wireguard client off. I used GoogleFi as hotspot for the Slate router. I was able to use Google Fi on my phone but it wouldn't work on the Slate. It worked the day prior though. Very strange. ---
**Author:** ![admon](https://forum-assets.gl-inet.com/user_avatar/forum.gl-inet.com/admon/32/32880_2.png) [@admon](https://forum.gl-inet.com/u/admon)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2024, 2:34pm UTC](https://forum.gl-inet.com/t/wireguard-vpn-extremely-slow-1mb-on-gl-inet-travel-routers/46432/17 "2024-08-28T14:34:56Z")
OpenVPN is more resistant to UDP problems, that's why it works better sometimes. ---
**Author:** ![JacobPhillips](https://forum-assets.gl-inet.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/c68b51/32.png) [@JacobPhillips](https://forum.gl-inet.com/u/JacobPhillips)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2024, 3:06am UTC](https://forum.gl-inet.com/t/wireguard-vpn-extremely-slow-1mb-on-gl-inet-travel-routers/46432/18 "2024-08-30T03:06:13Z")
I tried to connect today and when I went into the admin panel and selected wifi for the repeater, it said connected. But I couldn't load any web pages. I didn't even have VPN on. Just the travel router. I tried a 5G GoogleFi hotspot as well as regular coffee shop wifi. I tried using Wi-Fi on laptop and also tried plugging in Ethernet from the travel router to the laptop. Couldn't load any web pages. This happened with both the Beryl and the Slate. Why would this be? ---
**Author:** ![alzhao](https://forum-assets.gl-inet.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@alzhao](https://forum.gl-inet.com/u/alzhao)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2024, 3:28am UTC](https://forum.gl-inet.com/t/wireguard-vpn-extremely-slow-1mb-on-gl-inet-travel-routers/46432/19 "2024-08-30T03:28:28Z")
Check this [Repeater redesign from 4.6.2 and feedback](https://forum.gl-inet.com/t/repeater-redesign-from-4-6-2-and-feedback/46509) It just looks like there is a captive portal page that should pop up. In the latest firmware you should have this automatically enabled. In older firmware you should take care of vpn, encrypted dns etc. You may also need to access non https website, e.g. [http://neverssl.com](http://neverssl.com) ---
**Author:** ![admon](https://forum-assets.gl-inet.com/user_avatar/forum.gl-inet.com/admon/32/32880_2.png) [@admon](https://forum.gl-inet.com/u/admon)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2024, 4:50am UTC](https://forum.gl-inet.com/t/wireguard-vpn-extremely-slow-1mb-on-gl-inet-travel-routers/46432/20 "2024-08-30T04:50:59Z")
Make sure that the VPN killswitch is turned off, if you are used to enable it. [Next page](https://forum.gl-inet.com/t/wireguard-vpn-extremely-slow-1mb-on-gl-inet-travel-routers/46432.md?page=2)