From 5c088988c664f5e72b597bb15befb1c9b3357100 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: nermur <29991266+nermur@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Sun, 31 Jul 2022 10:34:19 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] Mostly improvements to the VPN section --- README.adoc | 24 +++++++++++++++--------- 1 file changed, 15 insertions(+), 9 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.adoc b/README.adoc index 95bf44e..97bd35e 100644 --- a/README.adoc +++ b/README.adoc @@ -56,11 +56,15 @@ NOTE: Enabling "Data Saver" while USB tethering is recommended to make Android r == Using a VPN is likely required +WARNING: Do not torrent on free VPN services. + * Free, fast, and non-malicious VPN services: -** link:https://cloudflarewarp.com/[Cloudflare WARP] +** link:https://cloudflarewarp.com/[Cloudflare WARP]; you can get the link:https://github.com/TheCaduceus/WARP-UNLIMITED-ADVANCED[paid WARP+ for free], in which the "Railway App" method is recommended. *** Some telecoms may block this due to using the WireGuard protocol. ** link:https://www.vpngate.net/en/[VPN Gate] *** Potentially fast depending on the server chosen, and supports the SoftEther protocol. +** https://protonvpn.com/free-vpn/[ProtonVPN Free] +*** Their link:https://protonvpn.com/vpn-servers/[paid version] is bad; P2P is not allowed all on servers, no more than 1 port can be forwarded (also exclusive to the WireGuard protocol), and they will hog up your time if you attempt a refund. * VPN protocol comparison (only for protocols worth using): ** *WireGuard*, the fastest on reliable internet, but is easily detected by DPI firewalls. @@ -76,13 +80,15 @@ NOTE: Enabling "Data Saver" while USB tethering is recommended to make Android r . State all their geolocated (fake) server locations, or have none. . All server locations allow all traffic except outbound port 25. -** P2P should never be blocked, despite also being abuse-prone. -. Ability to link:https://airvpn.org/faq/port_forwarding/[select ports to forward]; this heavily gauges if a VPN provider is good, even if you never need port forwarding. +** P2P/link:http://www.bittorrent.org/introduction.html[BitTorrent protocol] should never be blocked, despite also being abuse-prone. + +. Ability to link:https://airvpn.org/faq/port_forwarding/[select at least 5 ports to forward] while supporting IPv6; this heavily gauges if a VPN provider is good, even if you never need port forwarding. +** link:https://web.archive.org/web/20220731172057/https://teddit.net/r/VPNTorrents/comments/s9f36q/list_of_vpns_that_allow_portforwarding_2022/[List of VPNs that support Port Forwarding]. -** AirVPN, hide.me (uses UPnP; not selecting specific ports), and Mullvad have the best implementations of port forwarding as of 31 December 2021. -*** link:https://web.archive.org/web/20220313235113/https://teddit.net/r/VPNTorrents/comments/s9f36q/list_of_vpns_that_allow_portforwarding_2022/[List of VPNs that allow Port Forwarding]. . SoftEther protocol support. + . No PPTP protocol support; PPTP has no security. + . If the OpenVPN protocol is supported, its tls-crypt must be supported and for the VPN provider to allow establishing connection to their servers via port 443. ** OpenVPN over SSL or SSH is mandatory for China, Iran, and Egypt. @@ -94,10 +100,10 @@ NOTE: Enabling "Data Saver" while USB tethering is recommended to make Android r TIP: If staying non-rooted, skip to <<2. Spoof TTL & HL>>. -NOTE: Root allows for: + -* Correctly spoofing TTL & HL for every tethered to device, without a need to spoof on the tethered to device separately. + --> Routers however still require their own separate spoofed TTL & HL. + -* More consistent and potentially much higher network speeds. +* Root allows for: +** Correctly spoofing TTL & HL for every tethered to device, without a need to spoof on the tethered to device separately. + +-> Routers however still require their own separate spoofed TTL & HL. +** More consistent and potentially much higher network speeds. WARNING: Root comes at the cost of security; do not leave important content (files, logins...) on a rooted device. + If you plan on using an old phone or tablet as the rooted tethering device, check its bands and LTE category at link:https://cacombos.com[Bands & Combos]; if its LTE category is 6 or lower, don't expect good network speeds from that device for any guide.