Does anyone know if it is possible to configure a French Orange Livebox to create a VPN to allow access to Uk streaming BBC, etc. Currently using a client VPN (Nord) which is fine on most devices, however the TVs don't have a vPN client option. Any help or pointers greatly appreciated.
Orange Livebox and VPN configuration
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I looked on Amazon and, FWIW, the comments say that this modem is compatible with Orange VDSL, but only for internet (i.e., not TV or VOIP provided by Orange).
https://www.amazon.fr/Dsl-n16-Modem...e+Orange&qid=1646670917&sprefix=dsl+modem+compatible+orange,aps,263&sr=8-5&th=1
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any tips you can share on configuring the Orange Livebox 5 so as to have a (second) OpenVPN router attached after it? I have Orange Livebox 5 full fibre tryomg to use Open VPN on Asus DSL-AC68U (which does not have a WAN port, but I have reconfigured a LAN port to be a WAN port) - having followed advice in: ASUS DSL-68 Open vpn problem not sure if I need to go down the DMZ route (which is not something in Vietnam or Korea!) - but don't really understand this! (as per: How to make VPN and the DMZ work together? | Official | ASUS Global)
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It's quite a while since I did mine. There is one important change to make to the livebox settings, but I can not what it is. I will take a look at my settings when I get a chance. It is not in the DMZ settings.
I have not mastered the IPV 6. It leaks when turned on at the livebox, so I just use IPV 4.
My setup is adsl. I don't know if fiber will be different.
My secondary router is just that. It is a TP link. It can not be used as a primary router and doesn't have a WAN port .
I have just ditched Sky and bought a Freesat box. I can access Bbc iPlayer, ITVX, My 5 and Netflix without problem.
I use express VPN and have done for several years. I have loaded all the different UK locations to backup files for open VPN. I can then easily change the location my router gives out, should one of the locations go down. I am currently using "Wembley" .
Hope this helps.
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I have not mastered the IPV 6. It leaks when turned on at the livebox, so I just use IPV 4.
My setup is adsl. I don't know if fiber will be different.
My secondary router is just that. It is a TP link. It can not be used as a primary router and doesn't have a WAN port .
I have just ditched Sky and bought a Freesat box. I can access Bbc iPlayer, ITVX, My 5 and Netflix without problem.
I use express VPN and have done for several years. I have loaded all the different UK locations to backup files for open VPN. I can then easily change the location my router gives out, should one of the locations go down. I am currently using "Wembley" .
Hope this helps.
Richard
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I do wonder why I bother. First time poster asks a me a specific question, I respond the same day.........no response from him in over a week......
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Life on the Internet, I'm afraid. Sometimes "Real Life" intervenes. Trust me, even if the OP hasn't been back on line, you have no doubt helped any number of lurkers.
Yes the thread was interesting. We had SOSH fibre installed last week and have made various network changes as a result. My OH even allowed me to play with the TV settings so as I could install a VPN on it. Yeah iPlayer off the set instead of via a laptop or phone,and with Canal+ perfectly happy.
One thing required by the installers which was not on the list: a hairdryer! They wanted to force dry some glue. Thankfully we keep one in the guest room.
One thing required by the installers which was not on the list: a hairdryer! They wanted to force dry some glue. Thankfully we keep one in the guest room.
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Yes, thank you for sharing. I saved your post in case we need the information at a later date.
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If it helps, I've had same problem for among time. Expresvpn unable to help. Turns out that the solution isto turn off the wifi on the vpn and connect your TV decoders via ethernet
The Beauty of VPN is you do NOT have to do it at the Router level, It is for example possible on many devices to configure a VPN directly.
For older devices you can decide to run your internet via a different Router. that in the End will use the default Gateway.
Easiest way that I know to use BBC abroad is:
Get a google Chromecast HD (the white one with the remote).
Use a British Gmail to in to the ChromeCast
Get NordVPN and install it on the ChromeCast. and start the UK VPN connection.
BBC Iplayer ITV and all; the apps you want
And to them with s createdf using a UK VPN on the PC.
It works ok depending on your upstream,
So No VPN congif in the Oranger router required,
The beauty is that the tunnel can start anywhere with in your network
For older devices you can decide to run your internet via a different Router. that in the End will use the default Gateway.
Easiest way that I know to use BBC abroad is:
Get a google Chromecast HD (the white one with the remote).
Use a British Gmail to in to the ChromeCast
Get NordVPN and install it on the ChromeCast. and start the UK VPN connection.
BBC Iplayer ITV and all; the apps you want
And to them with s createdf using a UK VPN on the PC.
It works ok depending on your upstream,
So No VPN congif in the Oranger router required,
The beauty is that the tunnel can start anywhere with in your network
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Oh golly gosh yes. OK get Nord VPN and connect to a UK source and there you have it. The livebox is connected into a converter and the routing is like a pipe through the system. We watch UK TV / the BBC through that no trouble and have been for about 10 years. Do tell them that I recommended them to you.
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You can then sort the TV out to parallel the computer. Get a cheap router and use that of course but do not leave both WIFI on both router and Livebox running. Switch off the live box wifi. We though either just use the computer screen for TV stuff and the tv for uk tv from satellite. Frankly I cannot understand why the UK TV channels are being like this as it is pointless to try and stop us from watching TV from elsewhere as we techies will find a way around the so called blocks. I suggested that the BBC charge our hospital and have BBC 1 on the tv network FOC and I got that it is due to the various stations stopping the signal being broadcast yet ALL the channels are ALL available in the US. It is a case of the US taking the urine out of the UK. So bxxxer them they want to play silly bxxxers so can we as TV watchers!
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We got rid of our VPN router and don't use VPN as a default. Of course when you want to watch TV from a different region, VPN is your friend. We have Express VPN installed on our phones and computers for when we need it. For TV, we use Express VPN app on our Apple TV. It's easy to set up, easy to turn on and off, and works pretty well. Sometimes some streaming services will block us, but Express VPN seems to be pretty good about getting around those blocks quickly.
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I have now changed my setup. I had trouble accessing the French government websites via my vpn router and I was fed up of captcha on every site I visited.
I got an Amazon fire stick and put my express VPN app on it. So simple and straight forward. I watch live tv via a Freesat 4k 2TB recordable box,wideband lnb so I can record 4 channels simultaneously, and catchup, Iplayer, ITVX, and the rest on the firestick. Speeds have improved and I can now use ipv6. Should have done this sooner. The firestick will not access the internet unless the VPN is connected. Express VPN do an app specifically for the firestick
I got an Amazon fire stick and put my express VPN app on it. So simple and straight forward. I watch live tv via a Freesat 4k 2TB recordable box,wideband lnb so I can record 4 channels simultaneously, and catchup, Iplayer, ITVX, and the rest on the firestick. Speeds have improved and I can now use ipv6. Should have done this sooner. The firestick will not access the internet unless the VPN is connected. Express VPN do an app specifically for the firestick
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