Discussion topic: My work VPN hasn't stayed connected longer than few mins for last 6 months
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Message posted on 01 Sep 2025 03:45 PM
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My work VPN hasn't stayed connected longer than few mins for last 6 months
Hello
My work VPN won't stay connected longer than a minute or so. After talking to IT (and finally relising it was only me) they said it's a sign of unstable WiFi.
I found if I connect 'on the move' like through my phone hot spot, it stays connected. I also tried it plugged into the router downstaris and the VPN stayed connected. I did try the VPN on the Wifi sat next to the router and it still dropped out.
Back upsatirs, VPN has droppped again.
What would anyone suggest?
Thank you
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Message posted on 01 Sep 2025 03:49 PM
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Re: My work VPN hasn't stayed connected longer than few mins for last 6 months
Also, I forgot to mention, I use SONOS products around the house and they are very tempramental when using the WiFi. On bluetooth, they're ok.
Thanks
Message posted on 01 Sep 2025 03:49 PM
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Re: My work VPN hasn't stayed connected longer than few mins for last 6 months
@dizzyjojo Ethernet would be the most stable way of connecting especially of your WFH, if thats not an option have a look at powerline adapters, you would need a pair, one plugs in near the hub and connects to the hub with a short ethernet cable, the 2nd one plugs in nearby your work area and connects to your laptop over ethernet.
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Message posted on 01 Sep 2025 03:52 PM
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Re: My work VPN hasn't stayed connected longer than few mins for last 6 months
Sounds good, thank you very much.
Laptop and desk is quite far from the hub so I think your idea may be a good one!
Thank you
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