
Figuring out how L2TP proxy IPs really work
Recently, many friends asked Lao Zhang, want to use the L2TP protocol to get some proxy IP but afraid of stepping on the pit. This thing is not difficult, but there are a few key points to understand. First, let's be clear, L2TP is a tunneling protocol, with the pangolin like a hole, you can send your network request package tightly. However, the protocol is not enough, there must be reliable IP resources to support.
Three things to look for before buying an IP
First things first.IP type right or wrongThe game accelerators have to find a dedicated line. Just like eating hot pot you have to choose butter base, doing data collection with residential IP, game acceleration you have to find a dedicated line. Let's take ipipgo's package as a chestnut:
| business scenario | Recommended Packages |
|---|---|
| Web Data Crawling | Dynamic residential (standard) |
| Batch Account Management | Static homes |
| Transnational data transfer | Enterprise Dynamics |
The second thing to look atProtocol supportThe key exchange method is preconfigured for you. Some providers only give an IP address and you have to guess the configuration parameters yourself. ipipgo has done this in a way that saves you a lot of effort, giving you L2TP-specific access parameters directly, and even the key exchange method is preconfigured for you.
endTraffic Billing MethodThe first thing you need to do is to pay for what you use. Beginners are advised to use pay-per-use, like dynamic residential standard version of more than 7 dollars 1G, how much to use how much to count. When you figure out the pattern of usage and then switch to a monthly subscription, you can save a lot of money on milk tea.
Five Steps to IP Configuration
Here's an example of how to quickly set up an environment for Windows:
1. Control Panel → Network and Internet → VPN
2. Click [Add VPN Connection].
3. Fill in the server address with the access point given by your provider (e.g. l2tp.ipipgo.net for ipipgo).
4. For login credentials, use the password they provided.
5. In the advanced settings, select "Use Pre-Shared Key" (key!).
Note! Many brothers stuck in the last step, the key field must be filled with the authentication string provided by the supplier. ipipgo users directly in the background of the [agreement parameters] can be found, do not make up their own.
A practical guide to avoiding the pit
I've helped a friend with a couple of typical problems recently:
Situation 1: It's connected, but the internet is slow as hell.
The first check IP geographic location, do not use cross-continental nodes. For example, if you are in Shenzhen and you are not connected to an Argentinean IP, can it not be stuck? ipipgo has a smart recommendation function in the background, which can automatically match the node with the lowest latency.
Scenario II: Always disconnecting and reconnecting
Try changing the MTU value from the default 1400 to 1300, sometimes network devices will swallow packets. Remember to reboot the router after the change, this trick can solve 80% of the disconnection problem.
Scenario III: Some websites won't open.
The IP is tagged, hurry to change the static residential IP. dynamic IP is cheap, but the use of more people are easily recognized. ipipgo static IP are exclusive resources, 35 yuan a month to use the solid.
Common QA for white people
Q: Can I use L2TP proxy with my cell phone?
A: Android and iOS are both supported, and the setting method is similar to that of computer. However, it is recommended to use the APP provided by the provider, like ipipgo's client can automatically divert the traffic, saving the need to manually configure.
Q: Should I be aware of the legal risks of buying IP?
A: Regular use is perfectly legal! But do not use the proxy to do illegal things, IP providers have log records. Choose to have the formal qualification of the service provider, ipipgo in the domestic ICP record, with a sense of security.
Q: How expensive is the Enterprise package?
A: mainly more exclusive channel and SLA guarantee. Like ipipgo's enterprise version of the dynamic residential, more than 9 yuan 1G but guaranteed 99.9% availability, and exclusive technical support, the company with the words worth the price.
Choosing the right supplier is less of a hassle
A bloody lesson learned from using seven or eight vendors:
1. Don't be greedy and choose a small unknown factory, the IP pool is small and dirty.
2. There must be a real-time replacement of the IP API interface
3. The speed of customer service response determines the level of your blood pressure.
The ipipgo I'm using now has a couple of really nice features:
- be in favor ofhourlyPurchase a test kit, newcomers can test the waters for 50 cents
- Client comes withIP Health DetectionAutomatically rejects failed nodes
- If you have a problem, go directly to the technical customer service, the last time at 2:00 a.m., but also a second back to the work order!
Lastly, buying a proxy IP is similar to finding a partner, the most important thing is the right one. First think clearly what you want to do, and then against the selection of packages, do not be fooled by the fancy features. Beginners are advised to start playing with the standard version of Dynamic Residential, and then upgrade the configuration after figuring out the way, so as to save the most money.

