watching bbc iplayer via my ip in UK

ataturk


Joined: 09/09/2008
Posts: 712

Message Posted:
26/09/2010 01:44

Does anyone know how to use or configure a uk ip address to be used here in North Cyprus to watch BBC iplayer. Basically i have an office in london and wanted to set up my ip as a proxy or point my laptop to my ip to watch match of the day. Has anyone done this. I know it can be done but cant find any info on it.



I have tried to enter my ip into firefox but this hasnt worked

Washerman


Joined: 19/09/2008
Posts: 2301

Message Posted:
26/09/2010 08:09

Hi Ataturk, yes I can help you, but who is your internet connection in the UK with and what upload speed has it got?



Is your office manned most days?



Do you know how much it costs to keep your PC running 24/7?



Are you doing it to save money or, for another reason, because in the end, it will cost you more than setting up a VPN connection with one of the UK's many service providers?

mmmmmm



Joined: 19/12/2008
Posts: 8398

Message Posted:
26/09/2010 09:41

Hi Ataturk..



Suggest you buy a slingbox ( or similar) - as it configures a VPN for you and compresses the video - you don't need to keep a PC running at the UK end - it just plugs into the router. You can then view the content from anywhere in the world - if your uplink in the UK is good enough... at least 500 Kbs - preferably 750 Kbs and optimally over 1.8Mps for SD and 3Mps for HD content .. You can EVEN watch via your mobile !



You can get Freesat PVRs to store series or even a slingbox with a built-in Freeview receiver





Washerman - LIVE UK tv broadcast is often NOT available via iplayer and the like.. due to rights issues:(



examples: being 'Match of the Day' - which is on in a minute ( Sunday 26/9/2010 - 07:40 ) - but NOT available via iplayer

Washerman


Joined: 19/09/2008
Posts: 2301

Message Posted:
26/09/2010 09:45

mmmmmm - I agree with you, but only because I have to. Don't waste any time writing for my benefit. Retired!

mmmmmm



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Message Posted:
26/09/2010 09:54

You shouldn't 'agree' with me..



MoD IS slowing live on iplayer - despite the schedule saying it wouldn't be available ;)

tarry67


Joined: 16/05/2008
Posts: 1053

Message Posted:
26/09/2010 10:13

I use My Private Network ip address which is based in the uk. I pay £5 pm for this service paid from my paypal account. I was watching tv last night through bbc iplayer very good value for money.

mmmmmm



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Posts: 8398

Message Posted:
26/09/2010 11:17

But your VPN won't let you access such sites as http://www.TVcatchup.com - to watch all live UK tv... :(

ataturk


Joined: 09/09/2008
Posts: 712

Message Posted:
26/09/2010 12:35

My setup is this.



I have an office in London where the pc is kept on 24/7 as we have a server (you cant switch this off) o no problem with electric. I have remote access to the pc`s at any time so dont need staff to make any changes to the pc i can do it from here.



Just really wanted to watch match of the day now and again. I have someone who knows how to do it but he is away at the moment. I dont think its difficult but cant find much on the net.



Not really interested in paying for the service as I wont be using it much.

Washerman


Joined: 19/09/2008
Posts: 2301

Message Posted:
26/09/2010 12:36

Sorry Ataturk - cannot contribute whilst mmmmmm is posting on this thread. Email me off board and I'll sort it out for you

mmmmmm



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Posts: 8398

Message Posted:
26/09/2010 13:32

Washerman.. don't be 'pr*t' !



Ataturk is asking for help.... this isn't about 'us' ...

mmmmmm



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Message Posted:
26/09/2010 13:33

Ataturk - what OS is the server running ?

mmmmmm



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Message Posted:
26/09/2010 13:36

example for XP server:





1. Open Network Connections.

2. Click "Create a new connection" from the left menu.

3. Press Next.

4. Choose the fourth option (Create a connection for advanced users) and then press next.

5. Press Next.

6. Press Next.

7. Press Next.

8. Press "Create" button to create a new user. This user will be accessible by users who connect to your VPN.

When you finish, press next.

9. Here, double click on the first choice (TCP/IP protocol) and choose the IP range.

For example: [From: 192.168.68.1 To: 192.168.68.255]. Also check the last option (optional). Press ok and then press next.

10. Press finish. Now your VPN server is ready.

11. Go to your router configuration page and go to Port forward(ing) (or Virtual Server, NAT etc.)



(cont)

mmmmmm



Joined: 19/12/2008
Posts: 8398

Message Posted:
26/09/2010 13:37

12. First find your local IP Address by going to command line and typing "ipconfig".

Then you'll see the following:

IP Address. . . . . . . .: some-ip (this is your local ip address).

Then add the following rules in port forwarding:



ENTRY 1



Name: VPN1

Protocol: TCP and UDP

Start Port Number: 1723

End Port Number: 1723

Local IP Address: [your PC local IP address]



ENTRY 2



Name: VPN2

Protocol: TCP and UDP

Start Port Number: 500

End Port Number: 500

Local IP Address: [your PC local IP address]





That's all you need for the server end ..

ataturk


Joined: 09/09/2008
Posts: 712

Message Posted:
26/09/2010 20:42

Thanks mm i will give it a try

mmmmmm



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Message Posted:
26/09/2010 21:12

If you get stuck, pm me !

Krypton


Joined: 02/09/2010
Posts: 179

Message Posted:
26/09/2010 23:49

mmmmmmmmm, washerman can and does install necesaary software to watch live and streaming tv.

I know because i have it, and it works brilliantly. i do wish you two could sort your differences as you would together make a formidable team of useful knowledge