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When I use my Gs5 as s hot spot for internet for my laptop if I use a vpn the data will not work. If I try to download a web page it will say theres no data connection but if I disconnected the vpn it works just fine.Does anyone know why when connected to a vpn this problem occurs. Thanks In advance!!!
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xda23 said:
When I use my Gs5 as s hot spot for internet for my laptop if I use a vpn the data will not work. If I try to download a web page it will say theres no data connection but if I disconnected the vpn it works just fine.Does anyone know why when connected to a vpn this problem occurs. Thanks In advance!!!
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More then likely, the VPN is detecting the tethering connection causing it to try to encrypt that as well as the actual data connection.
I take it you're using an app to establish a connection to the VPN? try using the native VPN connection inside android. I have used a VPN with tethering before and I believe that was my setup.
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More then likely, the VPN is detecting the tethering connection causing it to try to encrypt that as well as the actual data connection.
I take it you're using an app to establish a connection to the VPN? try using the native VPN connection inside android. I have used a VPN with tethering before and I believe that was my setup.
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Yes I'am using an app to establish a connection.how do I set up the native vpn connection inside android. Thanks
xda23 said:
Yes I'am using an app to establish a connection.how do I set up the native vpn connection inside android. Thanks
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Settings > Connections > More networks.
You will need to get the server destination address and other information from your VPN client.
elesbb said:
Settings > Connections > More networks.
You will need to get the server destination address and other information from your VPN client.
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Thanks my friend.
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Thanks my friend.
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Yup. I've used that method for playing PS3.
Hey if I was to use wifi tethering app from the market for rooted devices then a vpn app set up would work right? I just need to use the built-in vpn setup when using my native wifi hotspot? I that right. Thanks.
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Hey if I was to use wifi tethering app from the market for rooted devices then a vpn app set up would work right? I just need to use the built-in vpn setup when using my native wifi hotspot? I that right. Thanks.
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Nope. You need the built-in VPN setup any time you tether. Whats happening is the VPN App is detecting the WiFi connection and you data connection as being "internet connections" therefore it tries to encrypt the WiFi and Data connections double encrypting the data. Or, its not sure what network to port the data through. Using the built-in VPN setup only allows the data connection to be "VPNed"
I used to use WiFi Tether For Root Users on my S4 but still had troubles with VPN until I manually set up the VPN in android.
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Nope. You need the built-in VPN setup any time you tether. Whats happening is the VPN App is detecting the WiFi connection and you data connection as being "internet connections" therefore it tries to encrypt the WiFi and Data connections double encrypting the data. Or, its not sure what network to port the data through. Using the built-in VPN setup only allows the data connection to be "VPNed"
I used to use WiFi Tether For Root Users on my S4 but still had troubles with VPN until I manually set up the VPN in android.
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O.k. I got you.Im going to set me up a android vpn. Thanks, my friend.
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O.k. I got you.Im going to set me up a android vpn. Thanks, my friend.
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Shouldn't be too hard. Just contact your VPN service provider, and ask them for the specific connection options you need. For instance, I know Private Internet Access allows you to connect without using their app. They have a webpage setup that has all the info you need depending which server you wish to connect to
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O.k. I got you.Im going to set me up a android vpn. Thanks, my friend.
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In the following post I described how you can setup a VPN connection on GS5 that might be helpful for your case as well:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gen...tive-vpn-android-device-t2868224#post55313798
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Any one found a good internet tethering app? It can be wireless or usb, both would be good. I'm rooted. I've seena few apis on the market but wondered if anyone had a good one they would recommend
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i have only use Barnacle, free from market... that works
not tested it extensively though
Thanks, I'll check it out
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Yeah Barnacle works. I tried a few others which didn't. On my 2.1 streak many reported no netfilter in the kernel and wouldn't run, but Barnacle worked fine.
Many thanks I checked it out. Unfortunately it does not do usb. I have pcs without wireless.
Don't want to use PDAnet, I might get a bluetooth dongle and use the barnacle app.
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Many thanks I checked it out. Unfortunately it does not do usb. I have pcs without wireless.
Don't want to use PDAnet, I might get a bluetooth dongle and use the barnacle app.
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Get a wifi dongle, faster, more reliable, and can be had for about $10 (USD) if you poke around.
And +1 for Barnacle Legacy wifi - works great, perfect price!
any word on a usb tethering application yet?
I've tried the few that I worked with before and they all claim that there is no kernel support. Barnacle works great for wifi, but I tether my laptop from work and since I can't turn off SSID broadcast I would rather not have network security poking around asking where a rogue WAP came from.
Thanks ahead of time.
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build: 6941
I am using EasyTether right now while I am waiting for my home internet to be connected. Ive managed to get through many Gb of data (sorry phone provider). It is free but if you dont pay for it then you wont be able to access https:// sites after a while.
The easy tether is usb, I think
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Would Barnacle allow the streak to connect to a home network? I've tried to use it but it only seems to use WEP encryption and I'd need it to use WPA.
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Would Barnacle allow the streak to connect to a home network? I've tried to use it but it only seems to use WEP encryption and I'd need it to use WPA.
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Barnacle is for sharing your 3G connection over wifi, not connecting to wifi. The Streak should connect to your wifi with wpa just fine.
Barnacle seems to be blocked by AT&T so I can't get to in through the app store. Anyone have a link directly to the sdk??
http://github.com/szym/barnacle/downloads found it here!
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Barnacle is for sharing your 3G connection over wifi, not connecting to wifi. The Streak should connect to your wifi with wpa just fine.
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Yes the Streak connects to the router but I wanted to be able to access the nas on my home network from the Streak, hoped Barnacle would facilitate that.
Thanks for the link! Was wondering why I could not find it...
Which version of Barnacle is recommended? There are two files there. And does one need root for this to work?
Thanks!
Bbarnacle does require your phone to be rooted. The two files might be two different update versions or for different android OS's (1.6, 2.1, etc.)
Barnacle providing only local access. aka no internet
Can someone help me to get my barnacle app working? I have a rooted Dell Streak running 1.6 US. The app connects to my laptop fine but it only allows local access. I tried looking through the FAQ and settings in the app but I can't find anything that would fix the issue.
Thanks!
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Can someone help me to get my barnacle app working? I have a rooted Dell Streak running 1.6 US. The app connects to my laptop fine but it only allows local access. I tried looking through the FAQ and settings in the app but I can't find anything that would fix the issue.
Thanks!
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go into barnacle settings and set DNS servers to 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4
Radimus said:
go into barnacle settings and set DNS servers to 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4
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Hey Radimus.
Thanks, finally got it working!
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hi...i usually connect my lg optimus 2x to PC with USB and use computer's internet connection (reverse USB teethering). but i want to know if its possible to force telephone that it thinks that it is connected to wi-fi, while using 3g data connection. i want use that especially when games want to download data over the wifi...
If your device is rooted, you could get a wireless hotspot app from the market, start the hotspot on your phone, then connect to it (connect your device to itself ).
I don't think you can connect to your own hotspot.
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tried but its not working..i think that androids dont support wifi multitasking like iphones do,so they cant receiving and teethering connection at the same time..
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tried but its not working..i think that androids dont support wifi multitasking like iphones do,so they cant receiving and teethering connection at the same time..
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iphone doesnt support wifi tether lol...
you can just grad a wifi hotspot phone and load your sim in. share the network to your device and enjoy...
it is quite annoying when it doesnt let me use my data for gameloft game data download too.
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iphone doesnt support wifi tether lol...
you can just grad a wifi hotspot phone and load your sim in. share the network to your device and enjoy...
it is quite annoying when it doesnt let me use my data for gameloft game data download too.
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The iPhone does support wifi tethering (not trying to defend it though ).
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I don't think you can connect to your own hotspot.
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Actually you can. I've said that before to other people who wanted to download gameloft data and for some other purposes which require wifi, and it worked.
I want to do this too.... but the Mobile Hotspot app on my phone turns off WiFi if it is one, and if I turn on Wifi while Mobile Hotpsot is on, it disables the Hotspot.
Any other solution ? An app maybe ? A tweak ?
what wifi hotspot app was used?.. and to the OP, how did you reverse tether via usb?
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how did you reverse tether via usb?
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You can use this to reverse tether: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1371345.
On my desire you can have activated only wirelles or only hotspot, i think the same wirelles adapter is used for it, so it wouldnt be possible.
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If your device is rooted, you could get a wireless hotspot app from the market, start the hotspot on your phone, then connect to it (connect your device to itself ).
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How? I've been searching for a workaround to this for some time now.
Please tell me how...
I have a rooted Bionic, Eclipse ICS 4.0.4. I use FoxFi Full version for my hotspot. I need my phone to connect to the mobile hotspot it's currently transmitting. (I think that's what I need)
Why? I want an advanced ability to monitor who is using my mobile hotspot, using DroidSheep to monitor what they're using the connection for. Trouble is, DroidSheep (And al similar programs) only work if the phone (with the app) is actually connected to the wifi network. It won't work if it's the one transmitting the signal.
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How? I've been searching for a workaround to this for some time now.
Please tell me how...
I have a rooted Bionic, Eclipse ICS 4.0.4. I use FoxFi Full version for my hotspot. I need my phone to connect to the mobile hotspot it's currently transmitting. (I think that's what I need)
Why? I want an advanced ability to monitor who is using my mobile hotspot, using DroidSheep to monitor what they're using the connection for. Trouble is, DroidSheep (And al similar programs) only work if the phone (with the app) is actually connected to the wifi network. It won't work if it's the one transmitting the signal.
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I would like to know the same thing. Which tether on the market doesn't shut down WiFi when it's cut on?
AW: [Q] make telephone think its connected to Wi-fi while using 3g data
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I would like to know the same thing. Which tether on the market doesn't shut down WiFi when it's cut on?
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You just have one wifi Modul it can be a hot spot or it can be connected to a Router.
Both together isn't possible.
Else you could also use it as wifi repeater
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Dear guys,
I am wonder if you guys can help me about Internet sharing from XPS to laptop via usb cable. Can I use the tethering function in setting or else?
Best regards
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i never relied on inbuilt tether function. i always used this
its pretty easy to setup & no rooting is required. till now i used with almost every kind of android version & with tablets also.
Easiest method I've found is to set up a wifi hotspot with the phone and use that.. No cable required!
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In option enable hot spot, connect your laptop wirelessly to phone and that is that.
Easy.
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I'm just now using the built in USB Tethering with Debian, works like a charm.
Wifi tethering is easy. I use it all the time with my Asus Transformer tf101 wifi. It is very fast.
GT35pro said:
Wifi tethering is easy. I use it all the time with my Asus Transformer tf101 wifi. It is very fast.
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Doesn't that suck battery like hell on both devices?
You can use the wifi tether to share the connection. It is really easy to set up and no cable is required.The drawback is that it causes heavy battery drain. USB tether is also working fine. You will need cable to do it but this way you can even charge your battery while browsing. See what works better for you and use it.
My network prohibits tethering, but branded .62 has the feature inbuilt. So the question is, can they detect it?
You might want to consider the huawei e586 wifi hotspot. It can support 5 devices on wifi. Just add your 3g data sim card.
i have the concept of wifi hotspot (sharing the mobile data via WiFi), but it is different from tethering. The only way to get WiFi tether is to use apps that require root access?
Thanks!
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i have the concept of wifi hotspot (sharing the mobile data via WiFi), but it is different from tethering. The only way to get WiFi tether is to use apps that require root access?
Thanks!
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How is it different?
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How is it different?
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i am on vodafone italy,
for the "normal" internet usage from the smartphone i use this APN: mobile.vodafone.it
for the tethering i should use this APN: web.vodafone.it
using the smartphone as hotspot wi-fi it not goes to "web.vodafone.it" but through "mobile.vodafone.it" only sharing the smartphone’s normal network
i notice this since with mobile.vodafone.it i pay 0,30€/100mb
with web.vodafone.it i pay 1€/500mb
yesterday i used my Xperia S as hotspot wi-fi and after the 100mb of usage i received an sms from vodafone telling me i used all my data.
Maybe this is only an italian thing or italian-vodafone-thing
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i am on vodafone italy,
for the "normal" internet usage from the smartphone i use this APN: mobile.vodafone.it
for the tethering i should use this APN: web.vodafone.it
using the smartphone as hotspot wi-fi it not goes to "web.vodafone.it" but through "mobile.vodafone.it" only sharing the smartphone’s normal network
i notice this since with mobile.vodafone.it i pay 0,30€/100mb
with web.vodafone.it i pay 1€/500mb
yesterday i used my Xperia S as hotspot wi-fi and after the 100mb of usage i received an sms from vodafone telling me i used all my data.
Maybe this is only an italian thing or italian-vodafone-thing
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It uses your current APN. Just switch before tethering.
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It uses your current APN. Just switch before tethering.
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thanks!
yes, i understand this.
but maybe my provider has some problems: yesterday i did usb tethering via "easy tether" and i payed NOTHING using the apn: mobile.vodafone.it ...it is possible that the provider didn’t recognize my tethering activity neither the network access?
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thanks!
yes, i understand this.
but maybe my provider has some problems: yesterday i did usb tethering via "easy tether" and i payed NOTHING using the apn: mobile.vodafone.it ...it is possible that the provider didn’t recognize my tethering activity neither the network access?
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No.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.verizon.fiosmobile
It only works via home WiFi as it checks for a Fios IP address.
I tried setting up a VPN on my home computer and then connecting to it via 4G. As soon as I click on watch, the app force closes. Hope someone could make it work over non-WiFi either by VPN or without. :good:
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.verizon.fiosmobile
It only works via home WiFi as it checks for a Fios IP address.
I tried setting up a VPN on my home computer and then connecting to it via 4G. As soon as I click on watch, the app force closes. Hope someone could make it work over non-WiFi either by VPN or without. :good:
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I was just looking for the same thing! I was thinking of trying the same thing you did but glad I didnt take the time if it force closes. Its silly that we can only use it on wifi, if im at home I'll just turn the TV on...
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I was just looking for the same thing! I was thinking of trying the same thing you did but glad I didnt take the time if it force closes. Its silly that we can only use it on wifi, if im at home I'll just turn the TV on...
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It's working fine now on my s4, had issues on gnex. Windows vpn isn't that stable though, os needs to be restarted afer some time.
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It's working fine now on my s4, had issues on gnex. Windows vpn isn't that stable though, os needs to be restarted afer some time.
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How do you get it working? Mind sharing instruction/steps and any software/apps you got it to work? I tried OpenVPN running on Win7 but the FIOS Mobile didn't work over WIFI outside my home. I also tried native PPTP VPN setup from Win7 and that didn't work as well. I have Note2 running CleanROM ATT SE 3.0. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.
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How do you get it working? Mind sharing instruction/steps and any software/apps you got it to work? I tried OpenVPN running on Win7 but the FIOS Mobile didn't work over WIFI outside my home. I also tried native PPTP VPN setup from Win7 and that didn't work as well. I have Note2 running CleanROM ATT SE 3.0. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.
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I use the native VPN in Windows 7.
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/security/set-up-a-personal-windows-vpn.htm
Did you forward the PPTP port in your router? Try restarting it after making changes.
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I use the native VPN in Windows 7.
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/security/set-up-a-personal-windows-vpn.htm
Did you forward the PPTP port in your router? Try restarting it after making changes.
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Thanks so much for your input! I did setup port forwarding for PPTP. I figured the issue now which is BitDefender running on my Win7 blocking the traffic. Now the FIOS Mobile app works over LTE outside my home. Thanks!
Im still having trouble with this. Im using windows vista. Im assuming for it to work if I ever manage to set it up currectly that the pc will need to be on at all times? I have a spare phone that is at home always connected to my router, wonder if I could utilize that.
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Im still having trouble with this. Im using windows vista. Im assuming for it to work if I ever manage to set it up currectly that the pc will need to be on at all times? I have a spare phone that is at home always connected to my router, wonder if I could utilize that.
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Yes, you need a PC running all the time as a VPN server. PPTP is the most easiest to get it working but it's blocked by companies all the time so you will never able to connect from your office to home. I use OpenVPN where it supports encryption and you can configure the port you like to use but not just PPTP. Using 443 or any other secured ports are preferred.
Here is a good guide I found to setup OpenVPN.
https://community.openvpn.net/openvpn/wiki/Easy_Windows_Guide
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Yes, you need a PC running all the time as a VPN server. PPTP is the most easiest to get it working but it's blocked by companies all the time so you will never able to connect from your office to home. I use OpenVPN where it supports encryption and you can configure the port you like to use but not just PPTP. Using 443 or any other secured ports are preferred.
Here is a good guide I found to setup OpenVPN.
https://community.openvpn.net/openvpn/wiki/Easy_Windows_Guide
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I can use open vpn for my fios app on my phone? I though the vpn needed to be connected to your home internet connection.
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I can use open vpn for my fios app on my phone? I though the vpn needed to be connected to your home internet connection.
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Correct, the idea is to VPN from your phone back to your home PC to make your phone or the FIOS Mobile app think you are still at home. That's why you need VPN.
You need:
1. Port forwarding from your router to your PC running OpenVPN as VPN server.
2. OpenVPN app installed on your phone.
3. FIOS Mobile app
4. VPN from your phone back to your home, redirect all traffic back to home and obtain an IP from your home.
5. Run FIOS Mobile app. If VPN is working properly, you will see all available live channels, if not, you will only see a few one and there is a warning message telling you that you can view more channels at home.
That's it and enjoy your TV anywhere.
PPTP is much easier because by default it routes all traffic back to your home and the FIOS Mobile app should work fine.
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Correct, the idea is to VPN from your phone back to your home PC to make your phone or the FIOS Mobile app think you are still at home. That's why you need VPN.
You need:
1. Port forwarding from your router to your PC running OpenVPN as VPN server.
2. OpenVPN app installed on your phone.
3. FIOS Mobile app
4. VPN from your phone back to your home, redirect all traffic back to home and obtain an IP from your home.
5. Run FIOS Mobile app. If VPN is working properly, you will see all available live channels, if not, you will only see a few one and there is a warning message telling you that you can view more channels at home.
That's it and enjoy your TV anywhere.
PPTP is much easier because by default it routes all traffic back to your home and the FIOS Mobile app should work fine.
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Thanks ill try open vpn. I tried setting up a pptp vpn on my vista laptop but it doesnt seem to work even when the ports are forwared and I turn my norton off. I believe its because my version of vista doesnt support it.
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Thanks ill try open vpn. I tried setting up a pptp vpn on my vista laptop but it doesnt seem to work even when the ports are forwared and I turn my norton off. I believe its because my version of vista doesnt support it.
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Check Windows Firewall service if it's running as well. Also a quick note to that PPTP uses IP protocol 47 (GRE) as well. Just opening port 1723 will not be enough. GRE is not tcp/udp but it's an IP protocol. Just FYI.
Windows Vista supports PPTP server as well.
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Check Windows Firewall service if it's running as well. Also a quick note to that PPTP uses IP protocol 47 (GRE) as well. Just opening port 1723 will not be enough. GRE is not tcp/udp but it's an IP protocol. Just FYI.
Windows Vista supports PPTP server as well.
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Hmm I figured maybe since my version of vista doesnt support remote desktop that maybr it aldo doesnt support VPN. I have a Verizon Fios router and cant find any options about GRE, ill have to investigate further.
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Hmm I figured maybe since my version of vista doesnt support remote desktop that maybr it aldo doesnt support VPN. I have a Verizon Fios router and cant find any options about GRE, ill have to investigate further.
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I have Verizon FIOS router as well and it's a pretty old one.
It should be at Firewall Settings --> Port Forwarding --> Find or type the IP of your PC and select "Application to forward" --> pick PPTP
Save, and you should see a rule something like this.
PPTP
TCP Any -> 1723
GRE
Thanks! I am finally able to connect to the VPN! The only problem now is that even though I'm connect to it I can not access the internet at all from my phone when its connect to the VPN server. It shows on windows that I'm connect to it but if I right click it and view status it shows IPv4 and IPv6 connectivity: Not Connected. It only shows Media State: Connected. Any ideas?
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Thanks! I am finally able to connect to the VPN! The only problem now is that even though I'm connect to it I can not access the internet at all from my phone when its connect to the VPN server. It shows on windows that I'm connect to it but if I right click it and view status it shows IPv4 and IPv6 connectivity: Not Connected. It only shows Media State: Connected. Any ideas?
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Same here on Windows 7. I have to reboot windows and Fios router for it to work after some time.
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Same here on Windows 7. I have to reboot windows and Fios router for it to work after some time.
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PPTP is very unstable especially using Windows. I prefer using OpenVPN as service. It works for me all the time.
Any takers? :good:
Doing the VPN setup as well
I plan on using a DD-WRT router (Running OpenVPN) to connect with no PC required & one at my office so i can use the Samsung Smart TV FIOS app at work on the 50".
I will keep yall posted!
Adam
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P.S. Can someone just hack the app & add a field in the app to add your home ip address/ mock the fake address to the app?
Yes, it should be pretty simple to hack the app. Surprised no one has done it. I'll offer a $10 bounty. :cyclops:
I have had no luck trying to get my vpn to work on my g3. It will connect and run but after a minute or so I will be unable to download or upload any data. I use a paid vpn with unlimited bandwidth so the server isn't the problem. Its client side. It doesn't work from the app from the provider or manually from settings.
Does anyone know ofbany workarounds. The compression usually gives me moderately better speeds and I pay $30 a year for this service and I am now unable to use it.
Any help appreciated.
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I have had no luck trying to get my vpn to work on my g3. It will connect and run but after a minute or so I will be unable to download or upload any data. I use a paid vpn with unlimited bandwidth so the server isn't the problem. Its client side. It doesn't work from the app from the provider or manually from settings.
Does anyone know ofbany workarounds. The compression usually gives me moderately better speeds and I pay $30 a year for this service and I am now unable to use it.
Any help appreciated.
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Try Cisco's Anyconnect. It's free. It works on my Nexus 7 and my G3.
In general, you don't need to connect through a third party app as android has a built-in VPN client. So try to use the built-in one and if you still face the stability problem, switch the protocols from pptp to l2tp or vice versa.
Also, make sure the network router/firewall permits GRE protocol 47 (You will want to find and enable a "PPTP passthrough" feature on your router that knows how to handle the GRE packets). In fact both port 1723 and GRE protocol shoyld be opened/enabled to establish VPN connectivity by using PPTP.
Hope it could solve the problem.