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01-09-2015, 03:45 PM
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#51 | | I keep RS good
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yeah its called vpn kill switch.
if vpn disconnects, internet disconnects. enabling it gives u this warning that it could fuck your system up though. duno the risk on that. not technical enough to understand the risks on that option.
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01-09-2015, 04:09 PM
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#52 | | Zombie Mod
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VPN kill switch doesn't seem to like it when the computer goes to sleep. No big deal since that's not my torrent machine, and a reboot corrects the issue.
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01-13-2015, 05:13 PM
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#53 | | RS controls my life!
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Just signed up. Had a bit of trouble with connecting in the beginning. But, with the help of their tech support I am now able to connect.
So far it is working well, getting decent speeds and their tech support is pretty good.  | |
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01-13-2015, 07:23 PM
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#54 | | HELP ME PLS!!!
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I wouldn't rely on PIA's VPN Kill Switch and DNS Leak Protection. It's very unreliable. I recommend VPNCheck Pro. It has the same features with VPN Kill Switch and DNS Leak Protection plus more, but far more reliable than PIA's windows client.
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01-14-2015, 02:24 AM
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#55 | | Everyone wants a piece of R S...
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I'm fairly new to the whole VPN usage so pardon my ignorance. If I purchase and setup PIA VPN on my current router and then use a new router some time after, will that be an issue (the router would be the one provided by my ISP)? I am presuming that it should not be an issue as it should be able to be set on any router at any time.
If someone could clarify this for me, that would be great.
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01-14-2015, 04:57 AM
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#56 | | Need to Seek Professional Help
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Originally Posted by dasani604  I'm fairly new to the whole VPN usage so pardon my ignorance. If I purchase and setup PIA VPN on my current router and then use a new router some time after, will that be an issue (the router would be the one provided by my ISP)? I am presuming that it should not be an issue as it should be able to be set on any router at any time.
If someone could clarify this for me, that would be great. | Yep you have that correct. Its extremely easy to set up and there are detailed instructions on their website.
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01-14-2015, 07:32 AM
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#57 | | Captain Happy Bubble is my Homeboy
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Originally Posted by SkinnyPupp Quoting Presto from the bill c-11 thread: | Scammers!!! Sad thing is that people will pay...
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01-14-2015, 01:53 PM
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#58 | | HELP ME PLS!!!
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Originally Posted by dasani604 I'm fairly new to the whole VPN usage so pardon my ignorance. If I purchase and setup PIA VPN on my current router and then use a new router some time after, will that be an issue (the router would be the one provided by my ISP)? I am presuming that it should not be an issue as it should be able to be set on any router at any time.
If someone could clarify this for me, that would be great. | I wouldn't set it up on a router. See below: http://www.revscene.net/forums/70063...ml#post8578163 | |
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01-14-2015, 03:22 PM
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#59 | | My homepage has been set to RS
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Originally Posted by willystyle I wouldn't rely on PIA's VPN Kill Switch and DNS Leak Protection. It's very unreliable. I recommend VPNCheck Pro. It has the same features with VPN Kill Switch and DNS Leak Protection plus more, but far more reliable than PIA's windows client. | would you be able to provide a link for VPNCheck Pro? also, would using VPNCheck Pro mean you won't have to use PIA's windows client or do they work side by side?
i mainly torrent from sites where it requires you to sign up and register and log in before you have access to their torrents. would i still need a VPN or are am i safe?
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01-14-2015, 05:40 PM
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#60 | | Need to Seek Professional Help
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Originally Posted by willystyle | I definitely wouldn't want to run all my traffic through the VPN installed on the router. However I don't know if this is even possible.. would you be able to funnel all your torrent traffic through a bypassed port and have the VPN only on this specific port?
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01-14-2015, 08:46 PM
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#61 | | HELP ME PLS!!!
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Originally Posted by Alby would you be able to provide a link for VPNCheck Pro? also, would using VPNCheck Pro mean you won't have to use PIA's windows client or do they work side by side?
i mainly torrent from sites where it requires you to sign up and register and log in before you have access to their torrents. would i still need a VPN or are am i safe? | VPNCheck Pro is a paid software; however, if you know where to look, it can be had for "free".
I am using it side-by-side with the PIA client; however, it can be setup to connect through VPNCheck Pro only (bypassing the PIA client). Though you will need to do a little research on how that can be accomplished as I've never done that before.
If you're not using VPN/proxy, you're not safe regardless of public or private tracker. There's no excuse to not be using VPN/proxy because they are very affordable, and if you're caught, you only have yourself to blame. Quote:
Originally Posted by bananana I definitely wouldn't want to run all my traffic through the VPN installed on the router. However I don't know if this is even possible.. would you be able to funnel all your torrent traffic through a bypassed port and have the VPN only on this specific port? | It's possible to run all your traffic through your router, but be prepared to shell out $200-$300 for a powerful router that can encrypt more than 8Mbps.
On PIA, you can port forward to have your traffic diverted through a specific port (encrypted). I know this can be done, but I've never done this. Port forwarding is not safe, is unreliable, so I don't recommend this as a solution.
However, you may consider the following solutions, but you will need either an expensive router, or have an older desktop computer (within 5 years) kicking around, so you can build and setup your own router as part of your network (for ex. DD-WRT x86, RouterOS).
SOLUTION 1:
Assuming you have a powerful router, you can create two bridges within a single router, have one bridge designated for non-encrypted traffic, and the other bridge for VPN.
SOLUTION 2:
Run two separate routers, one for regular traffic, the other router for VPN. This will be the easiest solution.
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01-17-2015, 01:32 PM
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#62 | | I answer every Emotion with an emoticon
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Purchased and just starting to use. The client they provide doesn't seem the greatest, but this will kick ass and save me some $ over another VPN I've been running.
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01-20-2015, 10:52 AM
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#63 | | Everyone wants a piece of R S...
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Purchased and set up. Thanks for sharing this SkinnyPupp.
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01-22-2015, 10:42 PM
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#64 | | Revscene.net has a homepage?!
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Got it setup.......
except my torrent speed is half of what it used to be..
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01-22-2015, 11:27 PM
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#65 | | What hasn't Killed me, has made me more tolerant of RS!
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Does everyone use auto connect or do you guys like a certain location to be in?
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01-23-2015, 07:30 PM
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#66 | | My homepage has been set to RS
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i use auto connect. torrent speeds don't seem to be affected in any way.
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01-24-2015, 12:19 AM
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#67 | | I keep RS good
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tested with 50 down and 10 up today. auto connected. and watched a bandwidth program. i saw 49 hit a lot and 9 up hit a lot.
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01-25-2015, 12:27 AM
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#68 | | ninja edits your posts without your knowledge
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Once the app is started (or the VPN is connected) there is nothing else you need to do to torrent, or am I mistaken?
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01-25-2015, 03:18 AM
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#69 | | My homepage has been set to RS
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Originally Posted by CRS Once the app is started (or the VPN is connected) there is nothing else you need to do to torrent, or am I mistaken? | correct, nothing else needs to be done. torrent away after VPN is connected
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01-25-2015, 12:48 PM
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#70 | | My homepage has been set to RS
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Before VPN 
After VPN 
Thanks for the link Skinny!
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01-25-2015, 05:48 PM
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#71 | | Hacked RS to become a mod
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BTW can someone try using the UK server and see if BBC iPlayer works?
You should also be able to use the US server and stream the network channels, including the Super Bowl next week...
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01-25-2015, 06:19 PM
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#72 | | :inoutugh:
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Originally Posted by SkinnyPupp BTW can someone try using the UK server and see if BBC iPlayer works?
You should also be able to use the US server and stream the network channels, including the Super Bowl next week... | From TG thread: Quote:
Originally Posted by TOS'd Was able to watch via PIA's UK London server. I barely let it buffer, no lag. Also I turned off PIA after a minute or two and I was able to skip ahead and it would load up and continue playing while off PIA. Unless within that minute or two literally, it had buffered the whole episode. |
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01-25-2015, 06:39 PM
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#73 | | Hacked RS to become a mod
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Yup usually with these players, you only have to initiate the connection through the VPN. After that, you can disable it if it's too slow, and get a more direct connection thereafter. I used to do that with NFL gamepass when it was free in some regions. It would have been impossible to watch through a slow VPN in Argentina, but it was fine to open the window then disconnect the vpn.
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01-25-2015, 06:53 PM
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#74 | | HELP ME PLS!!!
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How can I catch the Superbowl next week on my computer? Which site?
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01-25-2015, 08:25 PM
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#75 | | Hacked RS to become a mod
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NBC is streaming it, as long as they aren't blocking any specific US based servers, it should work too
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