Netflix on Bitco - Help me get started!

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Hey guys,

So, I've signed up with BitCo and want to have netflix streaming. When I was still on Telkom, it was a matter of entering a different DNS into my router. Is it still just that simple?

Also, any preferred DNS services for stuff like this?

Thanks in advance!
 
Hi EttVenter

A lot of users have had good success with Unotelly. The key is to change the DNS server on only the device you want to use to stream the video and not on your router.

Garth
 
EttVenter said:
Hey guys,

So, I've signed up with BitCo and want to have netflix streaming. When I was still on Telkom, it was a matter of entering a different DNS into my router. Is it still just that simple?

Also, any preferred DNS services for stuff like this?

Thanks in advance!
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I'm on Bitco and using Unotelly. By far the best DNS service I have used. It's something like R 50 a month iirc. You can changes regions at any time and it's flawless.
 
EttVenter said:
Hey guys,

So, I've signed up with BitCo and want to have netflix streaming. When I was still on Telkom, it was a matter of entering a different DNS into my router. Is it still just that simple?

Also, any preferred DNS services for stuff like this?

Thanks in advance!
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Ok so I have been using UnoTelly and UnoVPN for just under 3yrs now and they are the best you can get out there. I found that taking on an annual subscription (with UnoVPN bundled) worked out cheaper for me.

As Garth mentioned, don't change the DNS on the router but rather on the devices that you are planning to use them on. This prevents issues and makes it easier for you to change the DNS.
The UnoTelly QuickStart function will guide you through the process pretty easily. Support with UnoTelly is also awesome should you encounter problems.

Other free services generally (IMHO) don't perform as well and are prone to advertising.
 
Some DNS Servers allow you to use Netflix US/CA irrespective of what IP you are coming from. They are not reliable but work in a pinch. If you had one of these on your router, OP, it should work as before.
 
EttVenter said:
Hey guys,

So, I've signed up with BitCo and want to have netflix streaming. When I was still on Telkom, it was a matter of entering a different DNS into my router. Is it still just that simple?

Also, any preferred DNS services for stuff like this?

Thanks in advance!
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There is no need to change any settings on your device. You can simply use the IP tables under the advanced menu option to configure your routing. If you can configure the DNS settings on your media device (PS3 for example) then rather do that but some devices like the Roku dont allow you to configur the primary and secondary DNS servers that UnoTelly provides. The easiest way is to get the mac address for your media player and use the following script. It's simply and doesnt mess with any Bitco settings on the router.

Copy the following text, replace the XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX with your device mac address and follow instructions. Merry Christmas all.

# PASTE THE BELOW SCRIPTS INTO ADMINISTRATION -> SCRIPTS -> FIREWALL (LINKSYS E900).
# REPLACE THE MAC ADDRESS (XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX) WITH THE MAC ADDRESS OF YOUR DEVICE.
# REBOOT ROUTER.

# DROP PACKETS SENT TO THE FOLLOWING IP ADDRESSES FROM THE SPECIFIED MAC ADDRESSES.
# THIS IS REQUIRED FOR DEVICES THAT USE GOOGLE DNS TO RESOLVE LOCATION E.G. ROKU.
# THIS WILL PREVENT DEVICES LIKE THE ROKU FROM CHECKING GOOGLE FOR YOUR LOCATION
###################################################################################
iptables -I FORWARD -d 8.8.8.8 -m mac --mac-source XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX -j DROP
iptables -I FORWARD -d 8.8.4.4 -m mac --mac-source XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX -j DROP
iptables -I FORWARD -d 208.67.222.222 -m mac --mac-source XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX -j DROP
iptables -I FORWARD -d 209.244.0.3 -m mac --mac-source XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX -j DROP

# FORCE THE FOLLOWING MAC ADDRESSES TO USE THE SPECIFIED DNS SERVERS. IF THE FIRST
# ONE CANNOT BE LOCATED THE SECOND ONE WILL BE USED.
# REMEMBER, YOU NEED AN UNOTELLY ACCOUNT FOR THIS TO WORK
# UNOTELLY PRIMARY DNS (JHB) 197.189.212.164
# UNOTELLY SECONDARY DNS (CP) 197.242.94.51
####################################################################################
iptables -t nat -I PREROUTING -m mac --mac-source XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX -p udp --dport 53 -j DNAT --to 197.189.212.164
iptables -t nat -I PREROUTING -m mac --mac-source XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX -p tcp --dport 53 -j DNAT --to 197.242.94.51
 
Can anyone advise on how to actually get a netflix subscription?
 
fluKe said:
Can anyone advise on how to actually get a netflix subscription?
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1. Install Unotelly
2. Go to www.Netflix.com
3. Google a random US Address and zip code and use that when siging up for netflix
4. Enter your credit card details
5. You may need to google for a US zip code that ends in the same 4 digits as your ZA postal code. i did not need to do this though.
 
mwskuzzy said:
There is no need to change any settings on your device. You can simply use the IP tables under the advanced menu option to configure your routing. If you can configure the DNS settings on your media device (PS3 for example) then rather do that but some devices like the Roku dont allow you to configur the primary and secondary DNS servers that UnoTelly provides. The easiest way is to get the mac address for your media player and use the following script. It's simply and doesnt mess with any Bitco settings on the router.

Copy the following text, replace the XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX with your device mac address and follow instructions. Merry Christmas all.

# PASTE THE BELOW SCRIPTS INTO ADMINISTRATION -> SCRIPTS -> FIREWALL (LINKSYS E900).
# REPLACE THE MAC ADDRESS (XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX) WITH THE MAC ADDRESS OF YOUR DEVICE.
# REBOOT ROUTER.

# DROP PACKETS SENT TO THE FOLLOWING IP ADDRESSES FROM THE SPECIFIED MAC ADDRESSES.
# THIS IS REQUIRED FOR DEVICES THAT USE GOOGLE DNS TO RESOLVE LOCATION E.G. ROKU.
# THIS WILL PREVENT DEVICES LIKE THE ROKU FROM CHECKING GOOGLE FOR YOUR LOCATION
###################################################################################
iptables -I FORWARD -d 8.8.8.8 -m mac --mac-source XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX -j DROP
iptables -I FORWARD -d 8.8.4.4 -m mac --mac-source XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX -j DROP
iptables -I FORWARD -d 208.67.222.222 -m mac --mac-source XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX -j DROP
iptables -I FORWARD -d 209.244.0.3 -m mac --mac-source XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX -j DROP

# FORCE THE FOLLOWING MAC ADDRESSES TO USE THE SPECIFIED DNS SERVERS. IF THE FIRST
# ONE CANNOT BE LOCATED THE SECOND ONE WILL BE USED.
# REMEMBER, YOU NEED AN UNOTELLY ACCOUNT FOR THIS TO WORK
# UNOTELLY PRIMARY DNS (JHB) 197.189.212.164
# UNOTELLY SECONDARY DNS (CP) 197.242.94.51
####################################################################################
iptables -t nat -I PREROUTING -m mac --mac-source XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX -p udp --dport 53 -j DNAT --to 197.189.212.164
iptables -t nat -I PREROUTING -m mac --mac-source XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX -p tcp --dport 53 -j DNAT --to 197.242.94.51
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I have a Linksys E4200v1 - where can I paste this script ?
 
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