KYHIP Features & Packages

KeepYourHomeIP is designed to offer a versatile and secure VPN solution, enabling you to access your home network from any location. KYHIP is engineered for compatibility with a broad range of corporate VPN software and protocols.

Compatibility List

KYHIP seamlessly integrates with numerous corporate VPN software and protocols. The following is a non-exhaustive list of compatible solutions:

• Palo Alto GlobalProtect
• Cisco AnyConnect
• Perimeter ZTNA
• Zscaler
• Checkpoint
• Juniper PulseSecure
• Cloudflare ZeroTrust
• Citrix NetScaler
• Fortinet
• And others

KeepYourHomeIP aims to provide a reliable and secure home VPN service that effortlessly integrates with various systems. If you encounter any compatibility challenges, rest assured that solutions are readily available through our comprehensive guides and expert support team.

KeepYourHomeIP VPN operates exclusively over IPv4. This is because IPv6 traffic can increase the risk of DNS leaks, potentially exposing your actual location. Consequently, IPv6 is not commonly employed in any VPN setup.

If your Internet connection provides both IPv6 and IPv4 addresses, KeepYourHomeIP will continue to operate normally using only the IPv4 address.

No, we do not sell home/residential IP addresses.

To use KeepYourHomeIP and obtain a home IP address, you will need to place your server router at your home, a friend's, or a family member's place.
The IP address used by the VPN will be the IP address assigned to the Internet connection at the server’s physical location.

Understanding the importance of upload speed for your KeepYourHomeIP VPN is crucial for a smooth and optimal user experience. This document outlines the minimum and recommended upload speeds to ensure you get the most out of your KeepYourHomeIP routers.

Recommended Upload Speed: 30 Mbps

For an optimal user experience, we highly recommend an upload speed of at least 30 Mbps at home location. This speed ensures seamless video streaming and efficient remote file access. Additionally, it allows multiple devices to securely connect to your KeepYourHomeIP VPN without sacrificing performance.

Issues at Low Upload Speeds

• Frequent Stuttering: Video conferencing, calls, and streaming will be affected.
• High Latency: Bufferbloat and high utilization may cause latency spikes, impacting video and audio quality in calls.
• Slow File Transfers: Uploading files could be time-consuming. Accessing shared drives may result in freezing of Windows Explorer or Finder.
• Single Device Limit: Expect poor performance if more than one device is connected.

Conclusion

In summary, an upload speed of at least 30 Mbps is recommended for the best KeepYourHomeIP VPN experience. Meeting this recommendation helps ensure a more reliable, stable, and responsive connection.

KeepYourHomeIP services and subscription plans are specifically designed for use with the devices provided by us. We do not support or allow the use of our subscription plans with private or third-party devices.

If you intend to connect 2 computers with a hardwired Ethernet connection, we recommend our Business package.

The Business router features 2 Gigabit LAN ports, allowing you to connect up to 2 computers with an Ethernet cable, and 1 Gigabit WAN port for connecting the travel router to the ISP router.

Like all our other routers, it supports connecting devices such as computers, phones, etc., via WiFi, as well as connecting to the Internet over WiFi using the Repeater function.

At KeepYourHomeIP, we offer two packages to meet your VPN networking needs:

• Economy Light
• Business

Both include a server router for your home and a travel router to carry with you. The main differences are the router models, the maximum VPN speeds they support, and the Wi‑Fi standards they use. This guide will help you choose the package that best fits your needs.

Factors to Consider

Before delving into the specifics of each package, consider the following factors:

• Home Upload Speed: Determine the upload speed offered by your home Internet Service Provider (ISP). Your VPN speed can't exceed this limit.
• Number of Connected Devices: Estimate how many devices will be connected to the VPN simultaneously. More devices often require more bandwidth.
• WiFi Standards: Do you need WiFi 4, WiFi 5, or WiFi 6? The higher the standard, the better the performance and range, but it may also require compatible client devices.

Package Comparison

Economy Light

• Max VPN Speed: 45 Mbps
• WiFi Standard: WiFi 4 (802.11n 2.4GHz)
• Best For: Users with modest home upload speeds and few connected devices. Supports connecting 1 device with an Ethernet cable.

Business

• Max VPN Speed: 170 Mbps
• WiFi Standard: WiFi 5 (802.11ac Dual Band)
• Best For: Users with moderate home upload speeds and a moderate number of devices. Supports connecting 2 devices with an Ethernet cable.
  

Conclusion

Choosing the right package will greatly influence your VPN experience. By factoring in your home ISP speed, the number of devices, and your desired WiFi standard, you can select a package that closely matches your requirements.

Always remember that the actual speeds can vary due to several external factors, such as your ISP at the home location and the travel location, as well as the distance between your server router and travel router.

Choosing the right KeepYourHomeIP package

Your ideal KeepYourHomeIP package depends on your home internet upload speed, how many devices you want to connect via Ethernet, and how often you travel. We offer two packages: Economy Light and Business, each designed for different use cases.

Package recommendations

• Economy Light - Best if your home ISP upload speed is around 35-40 Mbps.
• Supports VPN speeds up to 45 Mbps
• Connect 1 device via Ethernet, plus many more over WiFi (WiFi 4, 2.4 GHz)
• Ideal for travelers and remote professionals with modest bandwidth

• Business - Best if you have fiber or high-speed cable with upload speeds of 100 Mbps or more.
• Supports VPN speeds up to 170 Mbps
• Connect 2 devices via Ethernet, plus many more over dual-band WiFi (WiFi 5, 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz)
• Faster WiFi performance than Economy Light, great for streaming, gaming, and working with multiple devices

Important notes on speed

The speeds listed above are maximum possible VPN speeds. Your actual performance will vary based on:

• Your home internet upload speed (KeepYourHomeIP performance is limited by this)
• Your physical location and network conditions
• The capabilities of your connected devices

Need help choosing?

If you’re unsure about your upload speed or which package fits your needs, contact us. Our team will help you select the right package for your usage and budget.

If you're utilizing a KeepYourHomeIP VPN router to establish a secure tunnel to your home network, you may notice variations in internet speeds based on your travel destination. While the KeepYourHomeIP VPN router itself is not the sole factor influencing speed, several elements, such as network congestion, distance, routing, and peering, contribute to the fluctuations. This article explores the intricacies of these factors, shedding light on why your internet speed may differ away from home.

Distance Matters

The physical distance that data packets travel impacts latency. More hops between routers and switches result in more processing delays. Connecting to your home network from a distant location extends the path data packets travel, introducing latency that could affect speed.

Network Peering and Routing

Internet Service Providers (ISPs) establish peering agreements to facilitate efficient data flow between networks. Disparities in peering between countries can influence data routing and speed. ISPs employ complex algorithms to determine optimal data paths, but sometimes factors lead to suboptimal selections, affecting speed.

Local Network Congestion

The last mile of the network, transitioning from the global network to the local ISP, often experiences congestion, particularly during peak hours. If the local Internet connection accessing your KeepYourHomeIP VPN router at home faces congestion, you may encounter slowdowns.

Potential Solutions

Your internet speed while using the KeepYourHomeIP VPN router during travel is influenced by factors like fiber optic cables, distance, peering, and routing algorithms. Understanding these components can help manage expectations and inform strategies for improving your internet experience abroad.

• Adjusting the MTU
  Modifying the MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) can significantly improve speed, considering variations in access technologies and network configurations among ISPs. Refer to this article to learn how to adjust your MTU.
  
• Changing Your Travel ISP
  Trying different ISPs at your travel location may improve VPN speeds. Test various locations with your travel router and different ISPs, then decide based on the best results.
  
• Changing the Home ISP
  Though challenging, changing your home ISP may enhance VPN speeds. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee which ISP will provide better speed.

Understanding these factors and implementing appropriate adjustments can contribute to a more satisfactory internet experience while using your KeepYourHomeIP VPN router during travel.

Wi‑Fi coverage by package

• Economy Light routers are designed to cover a single room.
• Business package routers can cover up to one floor, depending on your home’s layout and construction

Coverage

Extending Wi‑Fi coverage to two floors with a single router is often difficult due to walls, floors, and distance. For reliable two‑floor coverage, we recommend a Business package bundle with two VPN travel routers. Place one router on each floor (or at opposite ends of the house) to ensure full coverage.