Expat shield problems. help

jenny278


Joined: 10/05/2010
Posts: 79

Message Posted:
01/02/2011 12:21

Help., I am missing dancing on ice, yes I know sad isn't it. I can log onto the site but can no longer access ITV or BBC players, Is anyone else experiencing these problems or is it just me. I really would appreciate some advice please.

numpty


Joined: 20/05/2009
Posts: 554

Message Posted:
01/02/2011 13:47

i cant get on either,shame

Scoty


Joined: 23/05/2010
Posts: 846

Message Posted:
01/02/2011 14:10

Been down for a few days now.

CJtill


Joined: 02/05/2008
Posts: 836

Message Posted:
01/02/2011 14:51

Watched the programme Monday afternoon through our ASDL link.

Michael

jenny278


Joined: 10/05/2010
Posts: 79

Message Posted:
01/02/2011 16:45

sorry to be a thicko, what a asdl link,? can I get it?(easily)Definately a technophob. Thanks for replying Jen.

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
01/02/2011 16:56

RE msg 5, jenny278: It's not called ASDL but ADSL.

Read all about it here: ▶ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asymmetric_Digital_Subscriber_Line

And can you get it: easy answer: only if you have a land line.

aussiejock



Joined: 06/10/2010
Posts: 350

Message Posted:
01/02/2011 18:12

Connect ExPat Shield and then go to this site: speedtest.net It'll show you where your allocated IP is.

if you find that it's going to the USA, not UK, that's your problem.



On the other hand, look on the bright side. You can now explore some of the US TV sites and watch their series. Try ABC, Hulu, NBC, Fox, CBS (all www .com ).



Robert

yenibob


Joined: 13/10/2010
Posts: 1203

Message Posted:
01/02/2011 18:23

Good Tip aussie. I am in NY.



Luckily I do not depend on EPN for my online TV here on the Karpaz.

jenny278


Joined: 10/05/2010
Posts: 79

Message Posted:
01/02/2011 18:41

thank you everyone for your help.

JoanneM


Joined: 24/06/2009
Posts: 266

Message Posted:
01/02/2011 18:47

Re message 7:

Is there any way to change the IP location back to UK?

aussiejock



Joined: 06/10/2010
Posts: 350

Message Posted:
01/02/2011 19:10

you could ask mmmmmm he's giving free VPNs he may help you, or download, Mask Surf 2.5 Professional from http://www.torrentz.com but most VPN programs tend to slow your connection, I think that ExPat Shield are looking into this problem and may have it sorted soon.





Robert

mmmmmm



Joined: 19/12/2008
Posts: 8398

Message Posted:
01/02/2011 21:10

Thank you Robert,



indeed my VPN is available.. it doesn't 'take over' your browser or push adverts...



The settings are:



IP/ hostname : vpnuk.uktvabroad.com



username: smyth_mark



p/w: SnowyDay





You can all the connection "MM's UK VPN or anything you like"



If you have Windows of any flavour / MAC / Linux -this is all you need to know..

mmmmmm



Joined: 19/12/2008
Posts: 8398

Message Posted:
01/02/2011 21:20

oooops the username is: Smyth_Mark





the capitals are important ))

emineden1


Joined: 22/12/2008
Posts: 512

Message Posted:
01/02/2011 21:26

hi mark, I sent you an email asking if you would forward details of how to use your VPN. Did you get it?



dennis

JoanneM


Joined: 24/06/2009
Posts: 266

Message Posted:
01/02/2011 22:48

Re message 12:

Thanks for that, but it seems to be taking a while to log in. The icon is constantly green/yellow meaninf connecting, it had been for about 5 minutes now, it does not seem to want to connect. Does it take a long time until it is fully connected?