How do I get a Public IP address (Publik IP) on Bahnhof?

By default, Bahnhof places users behind CGNAT (Private IP) for privacy. To get a Public IP for gaming or hosting, log in to 'Mina Sidor' or set your router's DHCP client identifier to 'dhcp-public' (if supported in your area).

How do I log into my Bahnhof router (Tilgin/Zyxel)?

Go to http://192.168.1.1. Default credentials are often 'admin/admin' or 'user/user', but newer Bahnhof routers have a unique password printed on the sticker (look for 'Login Password').

Why is my speed slow when using Integrity VPN?

Integrity VPN encrypts your traffic, which naturally reduces speed. If you have 250 Mbit/s, expect ~180-200 Mbit/s over VPN. If it drops below 50 Mbit/s, try switching to a WireGuard server instead of OpenVPN.

I have 10 Gbit (10000 Mbit) but only get 1 Gbit. Why?

To reach 10 Gbit/s, you need the supplied Huawei HN8255WS (or similar) 10G router AND a computer with a 10GbE Network Card. Standard Ethernet ports are capped at 1 Gbit/s.

Bahnhof Speed Test

This tool helps Bahnhof subscribers in Sweden verify their high-speed connections. Whether you have a standard 250 Mbit/s fiber plan or the extreme 10,000 Mbit/s (10 Gbit) "Villafiber", use this test to ensure you are getting the privacy and speed you pay for.

Bahnhof is Sweden's oldest independent ISP, famous for its strong stance on privacy (hosting WikiLeaks) and its "Integrity VPN" service included with most subscriptions.

Interpreting Bahnhof Speed Results

Download Speed: Bahnhof typically delivers ~95-100% of advertised speeds. If you have 10 Gbit/s, regular speed tests often max out at ~2-3 Gbit/s due to browser limits.

Upload Speed: Most Bahnhof plans are symmetrical (e.g. 250/250 or 1000/1000). High upload speed is crucial for seeding torrents or hosting servers (if you have a Public IP).

Ping: Expect 1-5ms to Swedish servers. Bahnhof has direct peering at STHIX (Stockholm Internet Exchange).

Bahnhof Router Login (192.168.1.1)

Bahnhof supplies routers from Tilgin (Inteno) or newer Huawei/Zyxel models for 10G connections.

Bahnhof Admin Details	Information
Gateway IP	192.168.1.1
Default Username	admin / user
Default Password	admin / user (Or check the "Login Password" on the router sticker)

Integrity VPN Speed Impact

If you use the included Integrity VPN, your speed will be slightly lower due to encryption overhead. This is normal. To test your raw line speed, temporarily disconnect the VPN.

Troubleshooting Status Lights

Power (Green): System ready.

WAN/Internet (Green): Connected to City Network (Stadsnät). If Red, the fiber converter (mediaomvandlare) might be down.

VoIP (Off): Normal if you don't use a landline phone.

When to Contact Bahnhof Support

Chat with Bahnhof (Customer Service) if:

You need to request a Public IP (because you are stuck behind CGNAT).

The "WAN" light is red despite restarting the Fiber Converter.

You want to upgrade to 10 Gbit/s.

Bahnhof FAQs

How do I get a Public IP address (Publik IP)? Bahnhof uses CGNAT (Private IP) by default to protect privacy. If you need to host a server or port forward, you must request a Public IP via "Mina Sidor" or by setting your router's DHCP Client ID to dhcp-public (check support docs first).

Why is my 10000 Mbit speed test showing only 1000 Mbit? You are likely using a Gigabit Ethernet cable (Cat5e/Cat6) or your computer's port is only 1GbE. You MUST use a Cat6a cable and a 10GbE network card (NIC) to see speeds above 1000 Mbit/s.

Does Integrity VPN protect my speed test? Yes. If Integrity is active, the speed test server sees Bahnhof's VPN IP, not your home IP. This proves the VPN is working.