To see if these numbers are good enough for real-world use, we tested the U.S. Its distributed network means you won’t always be constantly connected to a particular server. That resulted in 5.02 Mbps down and 2.06 Mbps up, but it’s important to note that your mileage will vary on Tor. server it dropped to 3.58 Mbps down, and 3.02 Mbps up. When we connected to the Betternet protocol and selected best performance, the download speed was 7.81 Mbps, and the upload speed was 5.00 Mbps. On an iPad Air connected over a regular router, we were able to get 28.15 megabytes per second down, and 5.16 Mbps up. Because a VPN service encrypts your traffic and sends it through another server, you rarely get the maximum speeds you may be used to. The maker of the Betterspot is a Canadian company called Betternet, and it has been providing a highly rated VPN service for a few years now. That means you can potentially get around regional restrictions for services like Netflix, BBC iPlayer, and Spotify. If you opt for the premium service, you’ll also be able to choose servers in the U.S., U.K., Canada, Netherlands, France, Australia, Germany, Japan, Singapore, and Hong Kong. All the traffic running through any device that’s connected to the Betterspot is going to be encrypted.
Configuration via the mobile app is very easy and straightforward. If you want to make sure that you can browse privately and safeguard all of your internet-connected devices, then it’s a simple prospect with the Betterspot. You can connect multiple devices without having to worry about installing software on each one or configuring them directly. Once Betterspot is set up, connecting to your VPN is as easy as connecting to your Wi-Fi router. The company says you can connect 10 to 15 devices simultaneously via Wi-Fi and one via Ethernet cable, but Betternet told us the theoretical limit is 100, and they’ve tested with up to 25 clients at the same time.
We also tried plugging an Ethernet cable from the LAN port on the Betterspot into our Windows PC, and it connected just fine.Īccording to Betternet, you can also connect with Linux, Windows Phone, and many other devices. We were able to connect to the Betterspot wirelessly on a MacBook, a Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, an iPad Air, and an LG HDTV. It saves you turning the Betterspot off, or unplugging, when you want to access something without a VPN or Tor. The final option is a direct connection, which effectively turns off the VPN and connects you as normal through your existing router. If you’re not familiar with it, then check out our beginner’s guide to Tor. You can also select the Tor protocol, which is free to use, but performance will vary. You’ll need a subscription with Betternet to use this option (more on that later). The app allows you to select the Betternet protocol and choose a server location, or automatically pick the fastest option.
BETTERNET VPN REVIEW FOR MAC
You’ll also be able to configure through a WebAdmin panel in your browser for Mac and PC.
BETTERNET VPN REVIEW ANDROID
At the time of writing you can only configure through iOS, but there will be an Android app ready in time for the December ship date.
BETTERNET VPN REVIEW INSTALL
To configure the Betterspot we had to download and install the official app on our iPad. Betterspot is plug-and-play, so setup is easier than you’d think.
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