V3.3.6 Qbittorrent

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Hi all,

I've a couple of questions regarding v3.3.6. I've setup as follows:

-No socks 5 proxy;
-prefer encryption;
-use my TAP interface (reports IP as say 169.0.57.229); 
-no Upnp with random port; 
-always advertise to tracker;
-share trackers;

-enable DHT;

-enable PeX;

-enable local peer discovery;

-disable uTp protocol; 

Using https://torguard.net/checkmytorrentipaddress.php it reports my IP (169.0.57.229) when connected to VPN as expected, now in this version the IP to report to trackers is a text field, so I've set it as the same value "optional ip address to bind to" - this is the IP for the TAP interface as seen in ipconfig /all (say 10.0.1.38)- and when using https://ipleak.net/ torrent check it shows the IP as I'd expect from the VPN (169.0.57.229) and also the same IP as "optional ip address to bind to" (say 10.0.1.38) - is this a security issue? 

also a couple of problems:

I was expecting some speed reductions, however downloading a test torrent (an ubuntu build) I noticed without VPN speeds of ~2048 - 4000+ KiB/s where as on VPN its around 500 KiB/s any ideas on how to improve the speed? 

OF more concern is the VPN keeps disconnecting whilst torrenting, as the interface is set to my TAP it's not really a security issue, the main pain being having to reset IP addresses in the settings. 

thanks for your help, last time I bothered with torrenting was years ago! and I've never tried to set it up using a VPN before!

much obliged for your help and time.

cheers

jm802

an easier way for you - look in network connections for TAP-Windows Adapter v9 or something similar, rename it to PIA

in qb select PIA network interface, leave ip to all addresses and leave ipv6 unticked

try a different server in a different country see if you get a better speed, if your using a server that doesnt allow torrent traffic you might get disconnected.

generally the more secure you configure your client you could theoretically reduce the amount of incoming connections for said torrent.

cofidre2

I've always found CA North York to be the best for torrents and try disabling PIA MACE™ and see if your vpn disconnects, i had the same issue (bittorrent+Win7) disabling MACE™ worked for me.

In my second year with PIA now, no issue whatsoever until the realease of MACE™.