DIY uk vpn

[daniel2183]

Hi guys,

If I leave my computer on and connected to the net in the uk. when I'm in Thailand is it possible to route my net from Thailand through my net in the uk ? So I can access iplayer and sky go.

[KittenKong]

Yes, very simple and completely free.

Assuming you are on a recent version of Windows you can just create a VPN via the Network and Sharing centre. Older versions do the same thing from a slightly different place.

Or you can use free VPN software like OpenVPN.

You might find that Teamviewer or Logmein are convenient tools to run on your UK PC, just in case your setup needs tweaking remotely.

Dont forget that in case of a power cut/crash you may need someone available locally to restart the UK PC. You could also get yourself a media centre PC for this use, as these run more quietly and generate less heat.

[muratremix]

It would be cheaper and easier if you use a router with vpn server inside, such as ausu rt-n 66u. Then you can connect to pptp server in your router and use your uk ip to stream uk iptv. Keeping computer open for vpn is wasting of electric and xpensive compared to buying a vpn from vpn provider.

[Paul888]

I pay £6 a month for a UK VPN. That is a lot less than the electricity bill for leaving a pc and modem plugged in 24/7. Not to mention whatever you pay for UK internet connection.

[Satcommlee]

You'll probably need to subscribe to a dynamic DNS service in order to connect to you PC at home... Dyndns.org is an example.

Then you connect to a name like mypcathome.dyndns.org

You will need a client running on PC at home.

[worgeordie]

Or you could just use UKTV-Asia, 15 channels of UK tv, plus program guide,

record,7 day on demand,great picture, no connecting to VPN s, and as low

as bht 312 p.m. if subscribe for a year,and has BKK servers so can use with lower

bandwidth.and they offer trial use of few channels so you can try first.

regards Worgeordie

Edited October 3, 2013 by worgeordie