This topic lists the ports to be set up to connect to FREEDOME VPN. In some cases, for example in your home network, you may have to configure and set up port access in order to connect to FREEDOME VPN. On Android, macOS and Windows, FREEDOME VPN uses the OpenVPN protocol in the following ports: […]
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Memory Integrity setting in Windows 10 may cause download speed to drop (F-Secure Windows)
This topic describes how the memory integrity setting in Windows 10 may affect the download speed of FREEDOME VPN. The latest versions of Windows 10 have got a new security feature called Memory Integrity in the Device security > Core isolation settings. Enabling this setting improves the security of a Windows device by preventing potentially malicious code from accessing high-security processes […]
Why does my internet connection slow down with FREEDOME VPN? (F-Secure Windows)
This topic describes how your network traffic is handled when using FREEDOME VPN. When you start using F-Secure FREEDOME VPN, your network traffic is handled in a very different way than before. FREEDOME VPN is a Virtual Private Network (VPN) product which takes over all the network traffic, encrypts it and routes it through the […]
How should I interpret Ookla Speedtest results with FREEDOME VPN? (F-Secure Windows)
This topic describes what things to consider when you measure your network speed with Ookla Speedtest. If you are using Ookla Speedtest to measure your network speed, take the following points into consideration: Turn off the location services on your device. Ookla Speedtest may use the location services to determine the closest server to you. If you have […]
Does FTP work with FREEDOME VPN? (F-Secure Windows)
Most FTP clients work with FREEDOME VPN. FTP clients and servers work in two different modes: active and passive. To be able to use an FTP client with FREEDOME VPN, you must configure the FTP client to work in passive mode. Nearly all FTP clients can be configured in this way, and, in fact, many […]
Does FREEDOME VPN intercept tracking cookies or malicious files inside encrypted files? (F-Secure Windows)
No, F-Secure FREEDOME VPN cannot access a file that is encrypted. Source : Official F-Secure Brand Editor by : BEST Antivirus KBS Team
Does FREEDOME VPN intercept SSL/TLS traffic? (F-Secure Windows)
FREEDOME VPN does not intercept SSL/TLS traffic. Intercepting and decrypting traffic would be a dangerous capability to have on our server. It can be seen as a breach of privacy. Source : Official F-Secure Brand Editor by : BEST Antivirus KBS Team
Does FREEDOME VPN communicate directly with the VPN server of each country? (F-Secure Windows)
Yes, FREEDOME VPN communicates directly with the VPN server in each virtual location. Going via additional countries would increase latency and reduce performance. Source : Official F-Secure Brand Editor by : BEST Antivirus KBS Team
Does DNS-over-HTTPS work with FREEDOME VPN? (F-Secure Windows)
DNS-over-HTTPS works with FREEDOME VPN but there are some further aspects to consider. These aspects require some understanding of how DNS (Domain Name System) works in the first place. DNS has been the standard way to convert computer and domain names into numerical IP addresses used by the networking devices on the internet. Regular DNS […]
Can I use other VPN products at the same time with FREEDOME VPN? (F-Secure Windows)
It is not possible to use multiple VPN products simultaneously, and FREEDOME VPN is no exception. The reason for this is that the different VPN products will collide with each other trying to route the network traffic to different destinations. This may also cause the network traffic to leak outside of the VPN tunnel. On […]