• We’re currently investigating an issue related to the forum theme and styling that is impacting page layout and visual formatting. The problem has been identified, and we are actively working on a resolution. There is no impact to user data or functionality, this is strictly a front-end display issue. We’ll post an update once the fix has been deployed. Thanks for your patience while we get this sorted.

Setting up a VPN

slayer202

slayer202

Lifer
I'm looking for a way to mainly browse the web from networks that may block certain sites. It seems like a VPN is the best option.

But most of what I'm seeing is about setting up a server on a home computer. That might be fine, but I'd rather not have to have a computer on all day at home. Also, I pay for some cheap web hosting, and I was hoping I could host something on there. However, maybe a cheap plan won't let me, as I don't have access to WHM. I've got a regular hosting plan from hostgator. Is there any way I could do this?

edit: maybe SSH tunnel?
 
Last edited:
slayer202 said:
uhhh wut?
Click to expand...

I'm guessing he's confused on the difference between OpenDNS and OpenVPN.

Depending on your router you might be able to run a VPN server on it. You could also look into general VPN services like Private Internet Access, who I've used before. Unless you're running some really old power hungry monster of a computer it's really not that big a deal to have something running 24/7 to run a VPN server. If your router can't run VPN then it's still the cheapest/best option.
 
I guess I can try running it at home, though I'd prefer to do something remotely if possible. Would an ssh tunnel get around blocked urls or would it only provide added security? I guess I can try both
 
freeskier93 said:
I'm guessing he's confused on the difference between OpenDNS and OpenVPN.

.
Click to expand...

To block certain sites OpenDNS is a much simpler and effective solution than Run local VPN.

If One make a wrong choice that Does Not mean that he/she have to be helped to achieve the Wrong choice.



😎
 
JackMDS said:
To block certain sites OpenDNS is a much simpler and effective solution than Run local VPN.

If One make a wrong choice that Does Not mean that he/she have to be helped to achieve the Wrong choice.



😎
Click to expand...

WTF are you talking about man. The OP isn't trying to block sites, he's trying to get around blocked sites.
 
What you are looking for is a proxy to serve as your front end for web requests to bypass web site's geographical restriction. There are a few free proxing extensions available for chrome and firefox browsers to accomplish this task, or paid services if you google them online.
 
Wait, can you access said website's NOW with your ISP? If not, creating a VPN from your home will do absolutely nothing.

In this case look at a VPN provider. I use VPN.AC. Check them out.

If you do have a VPS, then you could use it to nav websites. But like you said, you need the permissions. Make usre you read your host's TOS though.
 
John Connor said:
Wait, can you access said website's NOW with your ISP? If not, creating a VPN from your home will do absolutely nothing.

In this case look at a VPN provider. I use VPN.AC. Check them out.

If you do have a VPS, then you could use it to nav websites. But like you said, you need the permissions. Make usre you read your host's TOS though.
Click to expand...

It's mostly to browse at work 🙄

So I could set up something at home, and that sounds like it might be the easiest option. I do have a cheap VPS package but I'm not sure there is a way to do it without a reseller package with more features. Still unsure about SSH tunnel (whether it would work just as well, and if it would be more or less suspicious than a VPN)
 
Last edited:
ylin0811 said:
You would need to tunnel both web/dns traffic using socks5 through the ssh tunnel.
Click to expand...


In Firefox or a Firefox-based browser. Enter about:config in the address bar, search for network.proxy.socks_remote_dns and double click for True. Now all DNS queries are sent over the socks proxy. Double check with Wireshark. 😉

Disable webrtc. https://www.browserleaks.com/webrtc#webrtc-disable

If you use a VPN. Check if the provider gives a damn about DNS leaks. https://www.dnsleaktest.com/
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

Back
Top