chapchap70
I have been using a free vpn service (vpnbook). It works with Verizon Fios at my home behind my router and I get the European IP address I connect to. I use Optimumwifi on my netbook when I am out and about. I get the "Initialization Sequence Completed" message like normal so it seems vpnbook is working. My web browser, email, and chat do not connect to the internet. When I close vpn connection, they all work again.
Does this seem like a problem with vpnbook or is optimumwifi doing something to prevent my internet from working when using vpnbook?
Thanks
Wheelz
It's not uncommon for ISPs to block certain ports. AT&T blocks port 25 to minimize spambots.
If Optimimwifi blocked any ports then you wouldn't be able to successfully establish a connection.
On vpnbooks website they offer multiple profiles. I would recommend trying a different profile.
-From vpnbook-
Server #1: Download Euro1 Server OpenVPN Certificate Bundle
Server #2: Download Euro2 Server OpenVPN Certificate Bundle
Server #3: Download UK Server OpenVPN Certificate Bundle (UK VPN - web surfing only; no p2p)
Server #4: Download US Server OpenVPN Certificate Bundle (US VPN - web surfing only; no p2p)
All bundles include UDP53, UDP 25000, TCP 80, TCP 443 profile
Username: vpnbook
Password: brep3drA
chapchap70
I tried a different vpnbook profile and that didn't work. I also tried UK.freevpnsoftware.net.ovpn but no dice.
I don't know why I can establish a connection but not use my browser or email client. I'll post back if I find anything else out.
