Hello @JONin92656
Were you experiencing connection issues before the tweak?
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Does the VPN Protocol actually change or is the change simply cosmetic?
The change you make in the Vpn.ini file using PreferredProtocol=mimic is not cosmetic; it actually changes the underlying mechanism Norton uses to establish the VPN connection.
Here’s why:
- It forces the GUI option to appear: Norton deliberately hides the protocol selection menu in the standard Windows 360 interface for most users, defaulting to “Automatic” (which usually selects WireGuard or IPSec). By inserting
PreferredProtocol=mimic, you are essentially unlocking the user interface element that controls this setting. - The setting persists: Once the menu is visible in the Norton 360 app settings, whatever you select there (Automatic, Mimic, OpenVPN, or IPSec) is the protocol the application will use to connect to Norton’s VPN servers.
- Different protocols, different behavior: The various protocols serve different purposes:
- Mimic is a proprietary protocol designed to disguise VPN traffic as standard HTTPS traffic, which helps bypass firewalls or VPN-blocking technologies.
- OpenVPN is an industry standard known for high security and reliability.
- WireGuard is known for high speeds.
If you were experiencing connection issues before the tweak, and those issues are resolved after selecting a specific protocol in the now-visible menu, then the change is definitely functional and affecting how your VPN works.
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