Hiya, I'm a linux noob... and I mean noob, just brand new into it. I ordered a VPS that seems to have a great network. My purposes of this VPS is to host a private gaming VPN and proxy for myself and a friend.
I have setup OpenVPN version 2.2.0 on centos 5.3 32bit using this guide here:
http://www.webhostingtalk.com/showthread.php?t=1024872
My configureation looks identical to the above, though I have tried removing the following from the configureation files, just to see if any noticeable change at all not even sure if it would do anything:
tun-mtu 1500
tun-mtu-extra 32
mssfix 1450
I have also attempted to change the port and swap between TCP and UDP.
My openVPN is very fast for websurfing, seems even faster through the business connection than my own home conneciton, but for playing the MMO I play through it there is a noticeable difference. This VPN is one town away, I have 10ms ping to it... so I think I shouldnt notice too much of a lag difference playing the game I play, but I could be wrong and understand there is encryption and decryption going on.
Any suggestions and to speed this up? Is there any way I can increase the rate at which packets are sent? Is it better to use UDP over TCP for gaming?
Any help would be appreciated, openvpn looks like great software!
