If you're using the app, I know you can choose a server instead of "Auto". Not sure if it does the pings. You can bypass the app. I've identified some servers

If you're using the app, I know you can choose a server instead of "Auto". Not sure if it does the pings. You can bypass the app. I've identified some servers that work good and are close to me and just use a separate app with the profiles/configuration I need. (You can use the built in VPN on your OS or use the OpenVPN app directly for example if you want). There are options.