Downstream randomly and constantly cutting out

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I have tried contacting support, but they have been pretty useless with suggesting TCP, lower MTU, different node, etc.

I have tried using Eddie, I have tried using Wiresock. I've tried TCP, lower MTU, and different nodes. I pick the closest nodes to me (Los Angeles Sarin/Maia).

I do split tunneling for livestreaming applications.

When there are no issues, I am connected just fine. Low ping, good downstream/upstream. When the issue happens seems to be random, usually while gaming and livestreaming. What happens is that, my upstream seems to be fine, but my downstream seems to stop completely for almost 30 seconds. Literally 0 bits are being sent through the VPN.

This has been leading me to disconnecting or lagging out while gaming, and it's getting very frustrating. I have tried other VPNs but I like how AirVPN's port forwarding works (which I use for some games that require it).

Any advice would be helpful in resolving this.

[Tech Jedi Alex 1562]

On 7/23/2026 at 4:12 AM, Xbye said:

Any advice would be helpful in resolving this.

My first suspicion would also be MTU, it's like a textbook symptom of packet fragmentation. Do you, by any chance, use WiFi?

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On 7/24/2026 at 1:21 AM, Tech Jedi Alex said:

My first suspicion would also be MTU, it's like a textbook symptom of packet fragmentation. Do you, by any chance, use WiFi?

I've lowered my MTU as low as 1200 and it just still kept on happening. It also makes no sense since my default MTU from my router should be more than enough for Wireguard.