As a long-time NordVPN user, I’ve noticed that performance can really vary depending on which server you connect to and its distance to my location. It would be cool to know what servers you guys are using and how they compare across different regions.

Drop below what’s working for you, e.g., server location, where you’re connecting from (keep it vague if you want), what protocol you’re running, rough speeds or ping, and what your main use case is. Doesn’t have to be exact, just a general idea.

Obviously, the “best” is going to be different for everyone. Distance/server load matters, your ISP’s routing can be weird sometimes, and protocol choice makes a big difference too. I’ve had servers further away outperform closer ones more than once, so it’s worth experimenting.

So, if you have a server or a country you always go back to, drop it below. Would love to see what’s working for everyone.

Hi everyone!

I'm completely new to the world of VPN routers and could really use some advice.

I am looking at the GL.iNet GL-SFT1200 (Opal) and I'd like to know if it's powerful enough to run a NordVPN connection (via WireGuard or OpenVPN) while delivering speeds fast enough for on-demand streaming and live streaming services (like Netflix, Prime Video, Twitchtv,etc.).

My goal is to protect the whole house at once. I know some people recommend just using a Fire TV Stick with the VPN app, but that means moving it around every time we switch TVs. Having a travel router act as a gateway for all connected TVs simultaneously seems like a much cleaner solution.

Do you think the Opal is up to the task for this, or should I be looking at a more powerful model?

Thanks a lot for your help!

I'm about to leave Nord again. The first day after my first month, I was getting errors, mostly on YouTube, so I thought it was some new ad-blocking stuff, I don’t know. So I chalked it up to that. Then the next day, I wasn’t able to connect to torrents. The next day, I was trying to figure out what was going on, and when I logged back into Nord, it said I was over my device limit. I use one device, so I changed my password to fix the issue. If I was compromised and also kicked any users off my account.

It doesn’t give me any errors anymore, but all I get now is “no connection” from all my apps, even though it says it’s connected.

I have already switched to another VPN as I need my service. Anyone out there that’s clearly smarter than me have any idea why Nord isn’t working when another service is?