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Smooth 4K streaming with 飞流VPN: how to pick the right node

A short guide to picking a fast, stable streaming node, with bandwidth tips and node-swap troubleshooting for buffer-free 4K.

Want smooth, buffer-free 4K streaming? Here is how to pick the right 飞流VPN node so your video stays sharp and stable.

Streaming-optimised IPs

We maintain a separate pool of IP addresses tuned for streaming. These IPs are clean, residential-grade, and routed through nodes connected directly to major CDN providers — the goal is steady throughput and minimal buffering for high-quality video.

Picking a fast node

  • **Choose a node geographically close to you** — shorter routes mean steadier throughput
  • **Prefer streaming-tagged nodes** — e.g. Tokyo Streaming-A, Tokyo Streaming-B, Los Angeles, London-Streaming-1
  • **Let Streaming Mode auto-select** — it benchmarks the streaming pool and picks the strongest option for you

    • Enabling Streaming Mode

    In the app: Mode → Streaming Mode. The app routes your video traffic through the streaming pool for smooth playback, while keeping the rest of your traffic on your lowest-latency general-purpose node.

    Speed tips

  • Smooth 4K at H.265 needs a steady, high-bandwidth connection — 飞流VPN nodes are tuned to deliver it without artificial throttling
  • If you see buffering, swap to a sibling streaming node (e.g. Tokyo Streaming-A → Tokyo Streaming-B)
  • Enable hardware decoding on your TV / browser to reduce CPU bottlenecks

    • Enjoy the binge.