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eitai2001

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Hi Guys.

Does anyone here know how one would go about creating a private proxy based on a VPS in the US?

I would like to create my own proxy so that I can use services like Netflix and Hulu on my PS3 / Xbox (PC is covered with Hotspot Shield for now).

Obviously it can't just be one of those simple website based proxies ... it would need to be a proper proxy ... something I have no idea about.

Any info on doing something like that would be much appreciated :)

Regards

Itai
 
If you have tun/tap kernel modules enabled in your VPS, you can setup a VPN server and then create a VPN connection on your system whenever you want to use the service.

The easiest solution would be to install OpenVPN; however you'll also need the OpenVPN client on your system. An alternative is to install a PPTP/L2TP server in which case, you can use Windows to create the dial up.
 
Simple way would be to use ssh (putty), configure tunneling, which would give you a socks5 proxy.
Another way would be to install a proxy software on your vps (like delegate).
 
I'm really all new to this ... so I have no clue :P

Would I be able to use any of the above solutions on a PS3 or Xbox as well as a PC ?
 
eitai2001 said:
I'm really all new to this ... so I have no clue :P

Would I be able to use any of the above solutions on a PS3 or Xbox as well as a PC ?
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can't help you with that :( but I'd still recommend going VPN over proxy, the reason being that you don't have to configure all your apps to use the proxy, rather you just have to dial up to the VPN and all traffic will be routed via the VPN.

This is a quick start guide in setting up OpenVPN server and client -> http://openvpn.net/howto.html ; although their are plenty of resources if you google 'openvpn server'.
 
Thanks man ... if I go the dial up root, then I won't be able to use a console :( ... hence why I'm looking at a proxy. Otherwise I would have to create a local internet distribution box that dials up then distributes the internet which is way too much for me :P
 
eitai2001 said:
Thanks man ... if I go the dial up root, then I won't be able to use a console :( ... hence why I'm looking at a proxy. Otherwise I would have to create a local internet distribution box that dials up then distributes the internet which is way too much for me :P
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Doesn't the console plug directly into your router?

The VPN dialup is only created on the PC so it shouldn't affect any other PC or device in the house unless those devices share that PC's internet connection.

If they do, then go the proxy route, either by using PuTTy to create a SSH tunnel and socks proxy or just look for a freeware proxy server to run. I've never played around with it (have tunneled web traffic though) so can't really help you there.
 
The consoles are connected directly to the router, but ideally, I'd also like the consoles to be connected to the proxy cause then I could access netflix on them.

Thanks for the tip ... I wouldn't have a clue how to do that, but I'll speak to someone I know who might.
 
I get to hulu, using an ssh tunnel to a server of mine in Florida. This program is the easiest to create a ssh tunnel and local proxy with: http://www.bitvise.com/tunnelier , I see no reason why a PS3 and such could not use the proxy. Just put in the pc running bitvise as your proxy.

When I watch it on 4mb unshaped adsl... the quality is still very choppy. That video is not designed for South African networks :(
 
fxit_man said:
This is my experience with overseas VPN's /proxies.. Anyone got one that is not choppy as such on BBC iPlayer, Hulu etc?
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I use StrongVPN, specifically a VPN in Miami, and I got no problems with streaming Hulu on 4MBit Mweb Uncapped (Shaped). You'll need one of their VPN's in London to access BBC iPlayer but you should be able to stream perfectly with the low latency to UK.
 
zamrg said:
I use StrongVPN, specifically a VPN in Miami, and I got no problems with streaming Hulu on 4MBit Mweb Uncapped (Shaped). You'll need one of their VPN's in London to access BBC iPlayer but you should be able to stream perfectly with the low latency to UK.
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Thanks. I'm also on the same ISP/connection.

Would you please test BBC iPlayer it for me if it wouldn't be too much trouble and post your findings here?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/tv

Thanks!
 
fxit_man said:
Thanks. I'm also on the same ISP/connection.

Would you please test BBC iPlayer it for me if it wouldn't be too much trouble and post your findings here?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/tv

Thanks!
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I don't have access to a VPN in London. I'm on the single account with limited switches per month so I can only use one server at a time.

You need the Deluxe account (http://strongvpn.com/packages.shtml) for access to a server in London (also includes a whole bunch of locations in Europe). It's $15 p/month but you get a 7 day money back guarantee so it may be worth trying out.
 
zamrg said:
I don't have access to a VPN in London. I'm on the single account with limited switches per month so I can only use one server at a time.

You need the Deluxe account (http://strongvpn.com/packages.shtml) for access to a server in London (also includes a whole bunch of locations in Europe). It's $15 p/month but you get a 7 day money back guarantee so it may be worth trying out.
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Thanks, will check it out
 
zamrg said:
I use StrongVPN, specifically a VPN in Miami, and I got no problems with streaming Hulu on 4MBit Mweb Uncapped (Shaped). You'll need one of their VPN's in London to access BBC iPlayer but you should be able to stream perfectly with the low latency to UK.
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Interesting product ... this would be exactly what I'm looking for if I can use it on my consoles as well ... how do you connect to the VPN?

Also, is there a special reason for choosing Miami?
 
Ah ... I see that they have instructions to connect your router to the VPN, so that then your entire internet connection would connect to it. Perfect for my consoles ...

Just by the way ... I see my router supports PPTP, and has the following settings under there:

PPTP Setting

Set Point to Point Tunnel Protocol (VPN)

Enable
Tunnel Name
PPTP Server IP Address
User Name
Password
Peer IP Address
Peer Subnet Mask

Would this work fine for StrongVPN?
 
Try Hide My Ass VPN Pro. $12/month or $6/month for a year. Runs Windows app on your PC but also allows for a PPTP VPN connections (e.g. iPhone).

Choose your exit point e.g. New York (Hulu, Netflix) or London (BBC). Many others.

Some days it works well and others not.

http://hidemyass.com/vpn/
 
eitai2001 said:
Interesting product ... this would be exactly what I'm looking for if I can use it on my consoles as well ... how do you connect to the VPN?

Also, is there a special reason for choosing Miami?
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I chose Miami since I had the shortest latency between Cape Town and that server. They have a speed-test page somewhere on that site (can't actually find it now) where you can test every server.

You can fill the account details directly into your router, most only support PPTP but the one you mentioned in the next post is fine :) You will experience slow browsing to a lot of local sites as your traffic will likely be blowing SA -> London -> US -> SA incl any additional paths to get back from US to SA.


eitai2001 said:
The first package seems to suit me best over here: http://strongvpn.com/packages_special.shtml
That's under $5 per month ... and meets my needs exactly. All I would have to do is set up my router.

zamrg, if you ping a server in SA through the VPN ... how long does it take?
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I'll dial up in a few mins and paste some results.

eitai2001 said:
By the way, what's the difference between L2TP and PPTP ?
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This is a pretty good explanation -> http://www.differencebetween.net/technology/difference-between-pptp-and-l2tp/

1. PPTP is developed by Microsoft while L2TP added PPTP’s features at its own in addition to L2F.
2. L2TP is more secure than PPTP.
3. PPTP is easier to use and to setup.
4. In PPTP, control and data streams are separated while L2TP transports both streams in combination.

Read more: Difference Between PPTP and L2TP | Difference Between | PPTP vs L2TP http://www.differencebetween.net/technology/difference-between-pptp-and-l2tp/#ixzz1BsCb0B12
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