Basically, as the title suggests. However, it connects to a server in the United States (where I live), but not anywhere else. Not sure why. When I connect over WiFi, it can connect to any server. I’m not sure what is wrong here. I’d want to utilize another country’s IP address with a robust internet connection because my WiFi range is limited.
If not, try switching between connection protocols in the Nord app’s Settings → Connection → VPN Protocol. You may also test the TCP protocol with obfuscated servers, which can be located on the app’s main panel, under the Specialty servers option. Another option that comes to mind is that you may try establishing custom DNS addresses on the Nord app by heading to Settings → Connection → Use Custom DNS. Try CF 1.1.1.1 and 1.0.0.1, or Google 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4.
That’s weird! Sounds like something’s up with the Ethernet settings. Maybe your Ethernet adapter isn’t playing nice with the VPN protocols. I’d check to make sure the VPN app has permissions to use the Ethernet connection. Also, maybe try updating your Ethernet drivers—that’s helped me out before with similar issues.
Yeah, sounds like your Ethernet adapter might be blocking certain VPN protocols. Try switching the protocol in your VPN app (like from OpenVPN to WireGuard or IKEv2). Sometimes Ethernet connections are more restrictive with things like OpenVPN, especially with firewalls in place. Check your router settings too, just in case.
Could be a routing issue with your Ethernet settings. Maybe your WiFi adapter has better DNS settings, while the Ethernet one is defaulting to something that’s blocking certain IP ranges. Try switching your DNS to something like Google DNS (8.8.8.8) or Cloudflare (1.1.1.1) on your Ethernet connection and see if that helps.
It could also be that your ISP is handling your Ethernet traffic differently than your WiFi traffic, especially when you try to connect to non-US servers. Some ISPs do funky things with traffic shaping based on the connection type. Changing your VPN protocol could help, but you might also want to try a different server or a different location in the same country.
Another thing to try: reset your network settings. Sometimes the Ethernet settings can get messed up, especially if there’s a conflict with how your WiFi works. You could go to Network & Internet settings > Network reset in Windows. That’ll wipe your adapters and settings, but might fix the issue. Just make sure you have everything backed up first!
Oh yeah, resetting network settings could definitely do the trick. And make sure the VPN app has permission to run on both your Ethernet and WiFi adapters. Sometimes these apps only get permission for one connection type, and that can cause weird issues like this. Check the Windows Firewall too, just in case it’s blocking VPN traffic over Ethernet but allowing it over WiFi.
Also, if you’ve got any antivirus or security software, they might be interfering with your VPN on the Ethernet side. Some of them are picky about network connections and could be blocking certain traffic types. You could try disabling the antivirus temporarily and see if the VPN works better with Ethernet.
Definitely try the protocol switch first. It’s the easiest fix. If you’re using OpenVPN, switch to WireGuard or IKEv2. Some networks just don’t like OpenVPN over Ethernet, but work fine over WiFi. I’ve had to deal with that before at work, and switching the protocol fixed it right away.