James
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Possible n00b question here. I signed up to HideMyAss to get a US IP Address. This works great on both my iPad and my PC, with both devices supporting a VPN connection.
I want to get it working with my PS3 and Apple TV also. I'm lead to believe that I need a router that supports VPN connectivity.
My broadband is ADSL, am I right in thinking that I won't be able to get an ADSL router that supports a VPN connection but instead I will need 2 routers, one ADSL router and then one router which connects to the VPN. Is this right, or is there a router that will do everything?
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James
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Think I've figured it out.
I've ordered the D-Link DIR-600 (as recommended by HMA here: http://hidemyass.com/vpn/software/routers/ ).
It's not an ADSL router though so I'll have to cascade the 2 routers so that my existing router acts as an ADSL modem.
[Edited on 26-06-2012 by James]
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oceansoul
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Would you not need to disable things like dhcp in the ADSL router or you would end up having 2 networks?
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Bart
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Im not an expert, but I think you'll find that D-Link DIR-600 has a dedicated port on the back for an existing modem / modem router.
The D-Link DIR-600 will then become your local gateway which'll also establish a hardware VPN between itself and HMA.
Oceansoul is kinda correct, im sure both devices will have DHCP enabled, so you'll need to disable one of them.
[Edited on 26-06-2012 by Bart]
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John
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Loads of ADSL routers support VPN's of varying types.
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Dom
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Could have spent £15 on a Linksys and stuck DD-WRT on it.
Either way, i'd see if you can run two networks - one 'normal' and one VPN'd. Saves having to run all your connections through VPN or pee around switching it on and off etc.
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pow
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I rely on a couple of Drayteks for stable VPNs
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Gary
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quote:
Originally posted by pow
I rely on a couple of Drayteks for stable VPNs
Same here.
Can pick up the older ones for fook all that do a good job.
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James
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quote:
Originally posted by Dom
Could have spent £15 on a Linksys and stuck DD-WRT on it.
The one I ordered was only £15 and I intend to put DD-WRT on it.
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Dom
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quote:
Originally posted by James
quote:
Originally posted by Dom
Could have spent £15 on a Linksys and stuck DD-WRT on it.
The one I ordered was only £15 and I intend to put DD-WRT on it.
Bargain then. Just double check that the DD-WRT version available is the 'full fat' (rather than micro versions) and includes OpenVPN/PPTP.
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James
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FFS, finally got round to setting up my shiny new router to have DD-WRT on it.
I bought the D-Link DIR 600 as recommended by HideMyAss. I have revision B5 though and DD-WRT only supports B1/B2.
Been Googling for ages and loads of people have the same problem and there's no solution other than buy a different router.
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ed
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Don't have to do any of this faffing to get UnblockUS to work 
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Dom
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In hindsight you should have done a little research before purchasing  But send it back and either go for the £15 linksys (only certain models and generations) or get something else.
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James
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quote:
Originally posted by Dom
In hindsight you should have done a little research before purchasing But send it back and either go for the £15 linksys (only certain models and generations) or get something else.
I did do loads of research! I didn't realise there were different revisions.
I'm trying Unblock US now.
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James
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Got Unblock US working. It seems good, although one of the things I want it for is stuff like using BBC iPlayer when I'm in Europe, but it seems it only supports a handful of services such as Netflix.
Am I right in thinking that this won't serve my needs?
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ed
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UnblockUs will give you a UK IP when trying to access iPlayer from abroad 
http://support.unblock-us.com/customer/portal/articles/291570
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James
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Doesn't support TV catchup and for that reason, I'm out.
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noshua
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I'd do what Dom said and send it back and get a dd-wrt capable router
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jamied
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Sorry to bump an old thread but I need a vpn router and can't seem to find a decent one. I have a couple of routers running dd wrt but they don't have the vpn option,anybody recommend one? Thanks
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Bart
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Any of the Draytek 28xx series gets my vote personally.
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Voyto
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I have a few spare DIR-615's pre-loaded with DD-WRT if you're interested? Rev D2
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jamied
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quote:
Originally posted by Voyto
I have a few spare DIR-615's pre-loaded with DD-WRT if you're interested? Rev D2
do they have the vpn option? what do you want for them? might get my parents one too as apparently Spain is losing UK satellite tv next year 
thanks
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Voyto
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Was only going to ask for postage costs for any of you old school members. Yeah it supports VPN
Couple have gone to the family over Christmas, so just the one left now
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jamied
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Awesome thanks very much :-) do you mind posting to Spain? Lemme know how much and will PayPal you, thanks again
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Voyto
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Don't mind at all. You happy for me to just go ahead and post, then let you know how much it was? PM me your address
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