what is the pros and cons of proxied vs fully routed? is one slower than the other or something like that?
1) BolehVPN: bolehvpn.ovpn
This is the recommended and default setup which works out of the box. Most people should use this setup.
BolehVPN is a proxied setup which means you only choose what program uses the VPN. Any program you do not specify to go through the VPN will go through your regular connection.
Pros
* Most redundant since most of our servers are configured in this way. Therefore even if one or two servers go down, you will still be able to use this service.
* Does not affect other latency sensitive applications like MSN/surfing/gaming therefore you can do all your other tasks without feeling any slowdown.
* Works well for most purposes and well seeded torrents
Cons
* You will not be fully connectable and will appear as firewalled. This is inevitable as it uses a proxy. This might reduce your ability to connect to peers and is relevant when the seeder/peer ratio is bad or there are very few people on the torrent. This also gives you LowID with Emule
* Requires the program you wish to pass through the VPN to have Socks Proxy support and be configured appropriately.
2) BolehRoute: bolehroute.ovpn
BolehRoute is different in which everything is automatically routed to the VPN. Everything including surfing, browsing, MSNing and any programs that use the internet will have their communications go through the VPN.
You need not configure your programs to use the VPN if you use BolehRoute.
Pros
* Full connectability from ports 1024-65000, with no firewalled status
* Good for programs like Emule/SoulSeek which is highly dependent on full connectability
* Good for computers dedicated to downloading
* Offers a degree of privacy/security for your internet enabled applications
* Painless setup since once you are connected to the VPN, you need not configure anything else
* May work better with poorly seeded trackers
Cons
* Increases latency on all other applications that means surfing, MSN and everything else that uses the internet will have a longer reponse time due to the additional route your internet connection has to take.
* Only one server to use. (may change with sufficient demand)
If you don't know what all this means, just stick with BolehVPN and leave BolehRoute aside. Both solutions are offered to you at no extra cost unlike other providers. We give you the best value and the appropriate solution for any situation with these two setups.
