[SkinnyPupp]

Sign up here! (http://www.revscene.net/offers/go.php?id=46)

We decided to switch to another VPN sponsor, because the previous one didn't allow customers to use any protocols they wished (namely torrent). While PIA doesn't offer 1000 Mbps connections, they do have a good reputation and offer more connection types.

Also PIA does not log connections at all - it is truly private.

Original plug :toot:

Internet privacy is becoming a major concern. Whether it's to deal with increasingly aggressive anti-piracy laws, or to keep data secure, more people think that running a VPN full time is a good idea.

Another useful feature of VPNs is the ability to change what region you're connecting from. This allows you to use region restricted services, like American Netflix, iBBC, or stream from the network sites like FOX, CBS, etc.

And of course if you're in a country with restricted internet access, a VPN is a must.

All devices are supported - set it up in your router, on your phone, or your desktop OS. All VPN protocols are supported: FeatVPN, IPSec & IKEv2, OpenConnect, OpenVPN, PPTP & L2TP, SSTP,
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If you're looking for a VPN, support Revscene and sign up here today (http://www.revscene.net/offers/go.php?id=46)! Prices are as low as $3.33 per month (paid yearly. 6 month and 1 month plans also available)

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[Habboy]

Ya, its time. I know Telus has been sending friendly 'reminder' emails if your IP has been found D/L ing or U/L ing torrents but now they MUST report those to the Govt now? We can be fined up to $5k if its found for personal use or $20k if its commercial!!

VPN time...

[sonick]

Been with PIA for awhile now, and have few complaints.

The desktop app is a bit finicky, but speeds and overall service has been good.

[jackmeister]

Been with PIA for awhile now, and have few complaints.

The desktop app is a bit finicky, but speeds and overall service has been good.

There's an App for it instead of setting VPN w/ windows setting?

Sorry it just reminded me of AOL back in the day..

[Manic!]

Ya, its time. I know Telus has been sending friendly 'reminder' emails if your IP has been found D/L ing or U/L ing torrents but now they MUST report those to the Govt now? We can be fined up to $5k if its found for personal use or $20k if its commercial!!

VPN time...

They can't just fine you the owners of the copyrighted material have to take you to court. Keep your wifi router unsecured and open to everyone so they can't prove it was you that downloaded the copyrighted material.

[willystyle]

Don't forget to change your DNS servers on the router layer, and not use the one your ISP provides. This also helps increase web security, and your overall experience on the internet as well.

7 Reasons to Use a Third-Party DNS Service (http://www.howtogeek.com/167239/7-reasons-to-use-a-third-party-dns-service/)

OpenDNS:

208.67.222.222
208.67.220.220

Google Public DNS:

8.8.8.8
8.8.4.4

[sonick]

There's an App for it instead of setting VPN w/ windows setting?

Sorry it just reminded me of AOL back in the day..

Yes you can do it both ways, via windows directly or using the app.

I use the app as it's easier to explain/use for other users of my HTPC how to turn it on and off.

On a related note, Netflix has recently stated they would start cracking down on users using VPN to bypass regional content blocks.

[PeanutButter]

I also use PIA and I did a few days worth of investigating on which is the best VPN for all my needs and PIA consistently came out on top.
I came to the conclusion that PIA is amoungst the fastest and does not keep any log files at all.

Mini review of PIA: https://www.bestvpn.com/blog/3711/private-internet-access-review/

They can't just fine you the owners of the copyrighted material have to take you to court. Keep your wifi router unsecured and open to everyone so they can't prove it was you that downloaded the copyrighted material.

Even if your wifi was unsecured all they would have to do is look at the log files and see what MAC address was used to download the material and then seize all your computers and check their unique MAC addresses. Then they could directly link the Torrent download to your computer.

So if you ever get caught, just dump all your computers or give them to a friend to hold on to until the storm blows over.

Otherwise, it's pretty easy to link who downloaded what without a VPN/proxy.

[Habboy]

They can't just fine you the owners of the copyrighted material have to take you to court. Keep your wifi router unsecured and open to everyone so they can't prove it was you that downloaded the copyrighted material.


Ya yer right, those are the MAX $. you can be sued for....getting a little paranoid :heckno:

[Manic!]

I also use PIA and I did a few days worth of investigating on which is the best VPN for all my needs and PIA consistently came out on top.
I came to the conclusion that PIA is amoungst the fastest and does not keep any log files at all.

Mini review of PIA: https://www.bestvpn.com/blog/3711/private-internet-access-review/



Even if your wifi was unsecured all they would have to do is look at the log files and see what MAC address was used to download the material and then seize all your computers and check their unique MAC addresses. Then they could directly link the Torrent download to your computer.

So if you ever get caught, just dump all your computers or give them to a friend to hold on to until the storm blows over.

Otherwise, it's pretty easy to link who downloaded what without a VPN/proxy.

Can't you just change your change/spoof your mac address. Also the need your computer to get your mac address. The lawsuits in the states relied on IP addresses.

https://torrentfreak.com/judge-ip-address-does-not-prove-copyright-infringement-140121/

[[o_o]]

Noob question..

PIA only affective through wifi or does it work with local area connection too?

[Presto]

Can this service be configured with DD-WRT? I can set up the clients, but if I can get it done upstream, then I would prefer that.

[quasi]

Signed up, give my feedback in a bit.

[SkinnyPupp]

Can this service be configured with DD-WRT? I can set up the clients, but if I can get it done upstream, then I would prefer that.
http://www.privateinternetaccess.com/forum/discussion/345/setting-up-dd-wrt-openvpn-client

[syee]

Don't forget to change your DNS servers on the router layer, and not use the one your ISP provides. This also helps increase web security, and your overall experience on the internet as well.

7 Reasons to Use a Third-Party DNS Service (http://www.howtogeek.com/167239/7-reasons-to-use-a-third-party-dns-service/)

OpenDNS:

208.67.222.222
208.67.220.220

Google Public DNS:

8.8.8.8
8.8.4.4

You could also use DNS leak protection on the PIA client to route everything including DNS through PIA's DNS instead of your ISP's DNS servers.

[jackmeister]

so how is Netflix going to determine that you are in Canada, using VPN/DNS etc to use American Netflix?

ban everyone that looks like they're using a VPN? lol

[SkinnyPupp]

so how is Netflix going to determine that you are in Canada, using VPN/DNS etc to use American Netflix?

ban everyone that looks like they're using a VPN? lol
They can just block specific IPs that they know belong to VPNs. NFL did this when they were giving free access to people based in Netherlands and New Zealand.

[PeanutButter]

Can't you just change your change/spoof your mac address. Also the need your computer to get your mac address. The lawsuits in the states relied on IP addresses.

https://torrentfreak.com/judge-ip-address-does-not-prove-copyright-infringement-140121/

I never thought of that. I should look into spoofing my MAC address to protect myself some more.

I wonder if spoofing causes anymore strain on bandwidth, hmm. I'll take a look.

[sonick]

so how is Netflix going to determine that you are in Canada, using VPN/DNS etc to use American Netflix?

ban everyone that looks like they're using a VPN? lol

Hulu has already done this. Basically restrict the IP blocks that are known to be VPN servers, easy.

[willystyle]

;8577774']Noob question..

PIA only affective through wifi or does it work with local area connection too?
PIA can be setup on each individual device or you can set it up within your router. However, I don't recommend the latter unless you have a high-end router.

Can this service be configured with DD-WRT? I can set up the clients, but if I can get it done upstream, then I would prefer that.
Yes it can be configured with DD-WRT, but I wouldn't recommend setting it up on a router, unless you have a high-end router ($200-$300 within the last 6 months). There's a good chance the router you're using won't be able to encrypt your entire connection. Most routers can only encrypt 3 to 7Mbps, and that's all you will get.

You could also use DNS leak protection on the PIA client to route everything including DNS through PIA's DNS instead of your ISP's DNS servers.
I find the DNS leak protection with PIA very finicky. On occasion, it doesn't work and messes up your connection.

[willystyle]

For those with Chromebooks, PIA does not support it and it cannot be setup within the device. Only way it will work is if you connect to a VPN-enabled router/device.

[quasi]

Signed up, give my feedback in a bit.

Haven't it used it that much but doesn't really seem to slow down my torrents and the software was easy to use. I did get my Blizzard account locked temporary because of where they thought I was logging in from but overall I would recommend it. It's so cheap and for the cost it buys a a little bit more peace of mind when borrowing content that may or may not be copyrighted.

[Presto]

Speed is good. Like Quasi, I don't notice any difference in torrent speeds. I ended up downloading the client since my router wasn't beefy enough to handle VPN. It's cool that PIA supports a lot of payment options, like Bitcoin. I'm in for the year.

[SkinnyPupp]

For those with Chromebooks, PIA does not support it and it cannot be setup within the device. Only way it will work is if you connect to a VPN-enabled router/device.
You should be able to do it via OpenVPN... Try googling instructions?

Here are a couple I found

HideMyAss Wiki - Chrome OS (http://wiki.hidemyass.com/Chrome_OS#OpenVPN_on_ChromeOS)

Digital Payments | The Dwolla Blog (http://blog.dwolla.com/openvpn-on-chromeos-a-step-by-step-guide/)

[Hondaracer]

Skinny, how long this going to be available through the RS referal?

i'm moving later this month, dont really want to sign up until i'm setup with my new modem etc

[SkinnyPupp]

We'll be offering this deal until people start saying this service sucks. But it appears to be pretty solid, so it'll be here for a while I think :thumbs:

[JHatta]

Can this be used on any home setup (with Shaw, for example)? I understand the importance of hiding your address using a VPN due to the new piracy laws in 2015, but I'm not educated in modifying network settings such as these.

[SkinnyPupp]

Yes, it's as easy as running the software if you don't know how to set it up yourself.

http://www.best-bittorrent-vpn.com/uploads/1/5/9/8/15986964/4547377_orig.gif

Enter your login info, choose a region, and run it whenever you need to protect your connection. You can set it so it shuts down your internet completely if it logs out for whatever reason.

Alternatively there are many other ways to set it up within any OS you use, including phones, etc.

If you have a powerful router, you can set it up right there. This is not recommended for budget routers however.

[willystyle]

You should be able to do it via OpenVPN... Try googling instructions?

Here are a couple I found

HideMyAss Wiki - Chrome OS (http://wiki.hidemyass.com/Chrome_OS#OpenVPN_on_ChromeOS)

Digital Payments | The Dwolla Blog (http://blog.dwolla.com/openvpn-on-chromeos-a-step-by-step-guide/)
Thanks, I'll try to give that a shot.

[JHatta]

Are these private VPNs undetectable? Can one be blocked from their ISP or Netflix by using them?

Yes, it's as easy as running the software if you don't know how to set it up yourself.

http://www.best-bittorrent-vpn.com/uploads/1/5/9/8/15986964/4547377_orig.gif

Enter your login info, choose a region, and run it whenever you need to protect your connection. You can set it so it shuts down your internet completely if it logs out for whatever reason.

Alternatively there are many other ways to set it up within any OS you use, including phones, etc.

If you have a powerful router, you can set it up right there. This is not recommended for budget routers however.

[Adorkami]

a VPN isn't illegal so your ISP won't ban you, for the most part they will try to avoid giving away your personal info as it means they will lose clients. Your ISP will see the amount of activity you are doing but it will be encrypted so they will have no idea of what it is.

[willystyle]

Are these private VPNs undetectable? Can one be blocked from their ISP or Netflix by using them?




All your ISP will see is the VPN Server (IP address) that you're connected to. They cannot see the data that's exchanged.

[LsquareD]

Just signed up. Torrent download speed slightly dropped but still very happy with the program

[Mr.Money]

works with Torrents i'll sign up.

[Verdasco]

so with the new bill, if a company decides to sue you, they can contact the ISP and get evidence? this isnt mandatory right? to download the VPN

[SkinnyPupp]

so with the new bill, if a company decides to sue you, they can contact the ISP and get evidence? this isnt mandatory right? to download the VPN
Yes, that's what it means.

It's not mandatory to download the VPN software, if that's what you mean

[mos_skeeto]

Signed up before the Revscene stuff so I still got about 10 months left. Good service tho. I'm so paranoid I google what's my ip before I download any torrents heh.

[invader]

I'm wondering how RS benefits from this?

[SkinnyPupp]

I'm wondering how RS benefits from this?
Commission on each sale... How else would we?

[invader]

Commission on each sale... How else would we?

Ok, just was a little confused how you switched from promoting the other VPN service so quickly.

Is there a code or something we need to input?

[SkinnyPupp]

Ok, just was a little confused how you switched from promoting the other VPN service so quickly.

Is there a code or something we need to input?
I switched from the other one because they didn't allow torrenting, which is what a lot of people use a VPN for.

No code needed, as long as you use this link (http://www.revscene.net/offers/go.php?id=46). Thanks! :thumbs:

[Hehe]

Interested in signing up as I use VPN often.

Can anyone with PIA who are currently in China test it out for me? The main purpose I use VPN is for leaping through the fucking wall. And I have gone through countless VPNs to find one that offers a decent speed (by decent I mean youtube would load smoothly)

[syee]

Interested in signing up as I use VPN often.

Can anyone with PIA who are currently in China test it out for me? The main purpose I use VPN is for leaping through the fucking wall. And I have gone through countless VPNs to find one that offers a decent speed (by decent I mean youtube would load smoothly)

I remember one of my buddies using PIA in China had mentioned they were blocked. However, from a bit of research, it looks like they just block the domain via DNS, so if you use the IP, it works fine.

I found a review from someone within China that rates the VPN services. Might be helpful for you:

What's the Best VPN for China (Jan 2015) - Top 5 VPN Reviews (http://startuplivingchina.com/best-vpn-for-china/)

[Soundy]

No code needed, as long as you use this link (http://www.revscene.net/offers/go.php?id=46). Thanks! :thumbs:
Done!

[willystyle]

Been using PIA for 3 years this coming July. Great price, great speed, great support and most importantly, they have a great privacy policy (no data retention), and allows torrenting, which is crucial, as that's what most people use VPN for. They are definitely one of the best VPN's out there for price to performance ratio. I'd recommend them!

[invader]

I switched from the other one because they didn't allow torrenting, which is what a lot of people use a VPN for.

No code needed, as long as you use this link (http://www.revscene.net/offers/go.php?id=46). Thanks! :thumbs:


Just signed up.
Thanks for the suggestion for this site.

[Culverin]

I've been with PIA for a couple months now, overall, quite pleased.
:thumbs:


On the subject of gaming
Just a word of caution though,
Since you're have 1 more "link" in your connection, it's 1 more point for failure.
There are occasional hiccups and the connection does die.
Consider that when gaming.
I have been booted from server mid-game.
I still game via VPN.
Also, obviously, higher ping, but still sub 300. Quite manageable.



On the subject of leakages
I'm a bit of a networking newb, but from my understanding,
- when PIA software active AND connected, then internet goes through it.
- when PIA connection dies, internet defaults back to normal.

This means you CAN end up with your torrent client connecting back directly to your ISP.
Even if PIA software kills net when connection is lost, that doesn't prevent user error of starting your torrent client WITHOUT turning PIA software on first.

I haven't done this myself yet, but there is a way to punch in your VPN info directly into your torrent client so there are no leaks.
I think one of our network admin vets can advise how best to do this.

[SkinnyPupp]

Quoting Presto from the bill c-11 thread:

Looks like it's starting to happen, and the copyright trolls are so excited about it that they didn't change their email to apply to Canadian laws.


Canada’s new copyright notice-and-notice system has been in place for less than a week, but rights holders are already exploiting a loophole to send demands for payment citing false legal information. Earlier this week, a Canadian ISP forwarded to me a sample notice it received from Rightscorp on behalf of BMG Rights Management. The notice, which is posted below with identifying information removed, must be forwarded to the subscriber or the ISP faces the possibility of statutory damages of between $5 – 10,000. Rightscorp announced that it was entering the Canadian market last year, so its participation in the notice-and-notice system is not a surprise. What is surprising is that the company has brought its model of issuing demands for payments to Canada by warning of U.S. damage awards and Internet termination in order to stoke fear among Canadians that they could face massive liability if they refuse to pay.

The notice falsely warns that the recipient could be liable for up to $150,000 per infringement when the reality is that Canadian law caps liability for non-commercial infringement at $5,000 for all infringements. The notice also warns that the user’s Internet service could be suspended, yet there is no such provision under Canadian law. Moreover, given the existence of the private copying system (which features levies on blank media such as CDs), some experts argue that certain personal music downloads may qualify as private copying and therefore be legal in Canada (Howard Knopf explains the applicability when the music is copied to “audio recording medium”).

In addition to misstating Canadian law, the notice is instructive for what it does not say. While a recipient might fear a lawsuit with huge liability, there is very little likelihood of a lawsuit given that Rightscorp and BMG do not have the personal information of the subscriber. To obtain that information, they would need a court order, which can be a very expensive proposition. Moreover, this is merely an allegation that would need to be proven in court (assuming the rights holder is able to obtain a court order for the subscriber information).

The full notice states:

Subject: Unauthorized Use of Copyrights RE:
Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0600 (CST)
From: DMCA@DigitalRightsCorp.com
To: abuse@isp.com

**NOTE TO ISP: PLEASE FORWARD THE ENTIRE NOTICE***

Re: Unauthorized Use of Copyrights Owned Exclusively by BMG Rights Management (US) LLC

Reference#:

Dear Sir or Madam:

Your ISP has forwarded you this notice.
Your ISP account has been used to download, upload or offer for upload copyrighted content in a manner that infringes on the rights of the copyright owner.
Your ISP service could be suspended if this matter is not resolved.
You could be liable for up to $150,000 per infringement in civil penalties.

The file BMG Artist – BMG Song.mp3 was infringed upon by a computer at IP Address 192.—.—.— on 2015-01-02 00:00:00.0 GMT.

We represent the copyright owner.
This notice is an offer of settlement.
If you follow the link below and login to the Rightscorp, Inc. automated settlement system, for $20 per infringement, you will receive a legal release from the copyright owner.

Follow this link or copy and paste into your browser:
https://secure.digitalrightscorp.com/settle/

Rightscorp, Inc. represents the following ‘copyright owner(s)’ BMG Rights Management (US) LLC (‘BMG’). BMG is the exclusive owners of copyrights for BMG Artist musical
compositions, including the musical compositions listed below. It has come to our attention that ISP Internet Services Provider is the service provider for the IP address listed below, from which unauthorized copying and distribution (downloading, uploading, file serving, file ‘swapping’ or other similar activities) of BMG’s exclusive copyrights listed below is taking place.

This unauthorized copying and/or distribution constitutes copyright infringement under the U.S. Copyright Act. Pursuant to 17 U.S.C. 512(c), this letter serves as actual notice of infringement. We hereby demand you immediately and permanently cease and desist the unauthorized copying and/or distribution (including, but not limited to downloading, uploading, file sharing, file ‘swapping’ or other similar activities) of recordings of BMG Artist compositions, including but not limited to those items listed in this correspondence.

BMG will pursue every available remedy including injunctions and recovery of attorney’s fees, costs and any and all other damages which are incurred by BMG as a result of any action that is commenced against you. Nothing contained or omitted from this letter is, or shall be deemed to be either a full statement of the facts or applicable law, an admission of any fact, or a waiver or limitation of any of BMG’s rights or remedies, all of which are specifically retained and reserved. The information in this notification is accurate.

We have a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of herein is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or by operation of law. I swear, under penalty of perjury, that I am authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the exclusive rights that have been infringed. While BMG is entitled to monetary damages from the infringing party under 17 U.S.C. Section 504, The BMG believes that it may be expeditious to settle this matter without the need of costly and time-consuming litigation.

In order to help you avoid further legal action from BMG, we have been authorized to offer a settlement solution that we believe is reasonable for everyone. To access this settlement offer, please copy and paste the URL below into a browser and follow the instructions for the settlement offer:

https://secure.digitalrightscorp.com/settle/

Very truly yours,

Christopher Sabec
CEO
Rightscorp, Inc.
3100 Donald Douglas Loop, North,
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Telephone: (310) 751-7510

** For any correspondence regarding this case, please send your emails to DMCA@DigitalRightsCorp.com and refer to Notice ID:

If you need immediate assistance or if you have general questions please call the number listed above.

Infringement Source: Torrent
Timestamp: 2015-01-02 00:00:00.0 GMT
Infringers IP Address: 192.—.—.—-
Infringers Port: 12345
Listing of infringement(s) (Title/Filename/Timestamp/Hash): BMG Artist
BMG Song | BMG Artist – BMG Song.mp3 | 2015-01-02 00:00:00.0 | SHA1 |

In a nutshell, Rightscorp and BMG are using the notice-and-notice system to require ISPs to send threats and misstatements of Canadian law in an effort to extract payments based on unproven infringement allegations. Many Canadians may be frightened into a settlement payment since they will be unaware that some of the legal information in the notice is inaccurate and that Rightscorp and BMG do not know who they are.

The government could have avoided this misuse of the system had it issued regulations specifying the precise content of the notices. Despite months of discussions on the regulations, Industry Minister James Moore abandoned the process, implementing the system with no additional information requirements and no sanctions for the inclusion of false or misleading information. The government’s backgrounder says that the law “sets clear rules on the content of these notices”, however, it does not restrict the ability for rights holders to include information that goes beyond the statutory minimum. Rightscorp and BMG are exploiting this loophole to send demands for payment accompanied by false information on Canadian law.

These actions necessitate two responses. First, Internet service providers should add their own information to the notices, advising their subscribers on the true state of Canadian law and reassuring them that they have not disclosed their personal information to the notice sender. The law does not prohibit ISPs from adding additional information within the forwarded notice and they should begin doing so immediately.

Second, the government should quickly implement regulations prohibiting the inclusion of settlement demands within the notices and creating penalties for those companies that send notices with false or misleading information. The Canadian government has frequently defended the notice-and-notice system as a balanced approach, but its fairness is being undermined with Canadians now facing the prospect of misleading settlement demands.
source: Rightscorp and BMG Exploiting Copyright Notice-and-Notice System: Citing False Legal Information in Payment Demands - Michael Geist (http://www.michaelgeist.ca/2015/01/rightscorp-bmg-exploiting-copyright-notice-notice-system-citing-false-legal-information-payment-demands/)

[TOS'd]

On the subject of leakages
I'm a bit of a networking newb, but from my understanding,
- when PIA software active AND connected, then internet goes through it.
- when PIA connection dies, internet defaults back to normal.

This means you CAN end up with your torrent client connecting back directly to your ISP.
Even if PIA software kills net when connection is lost, that doesn't prevent user error of starting your torrent client WITHOUT turning PIA software on first.

I haven't done this myself yet, but there is a way to punch in your VPN info directly into your torrent client so there are no leaks.
I think one of our network admin vets can advise how best to do this. If you check the box for "VPN Kill Switch" it should stop that issue from happening.

[SkinnyPupp]

I've been with PIA for a couple months now, overall, quite pleased.
:thumbs:


On the subject of gaming
Just a word of caution though,
Since you're have 1 more "link" in your connection, it's 1 more point for failure.
There are occasional hiccups and the connection does die.
Consider that when gaming.
I have been booted from server mid-game.
I still game via VPN.
Also, obviously, higher ping, but still sub 300. Quite manageable.



On the subject of leakages
I'm a bit of a networking newb, but from my understanding,
- when PIA software active AND connected, then internet goes through it.
- when PIA connection dies, internet defaults back to normal.

This means you CAN end up with your torrent client connecting back directly to your ISP.
Even if PIA software kills net when connection is lost, that doesn't prevent user error of starting your torrent client WITHOUT turning PIA software on first.

I haven't done this myself yet, but there is a way to punch in your VPN info directly into your torrent client so there are no leaks.
I think one of our network admin vets can advise how best to do this.
If you use the software, you can set it to shut down your connection completely if the VPN connection is lost. Pretty cool feature that should prevent this

[Ulic Qel-Droma]

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.

[Presto]

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.

[PHATFLIP_14]

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. :fuckyea:

[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.

[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.

[bananana]

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.

[Habboy]

Quoting Presto from the bill c-11 thread:

Scammers!!! Sad thing is that people will pay...

[willystyle]

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/700635-sign-up-privateinternetaccess-vpn.html#post8578163

[Alby]

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?

[bananana]

I wouldn't set it up on a router. See below:

http://www.revscene.net/forums/700635-sign-up-privateinternetaccess-vpn.html#post8578163

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?

[willystyle]

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.

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.

[Nightwalker]

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.

[dasani604]

Purchased and set up. Thanks for sharing this SkinnyPupp.

[jackmeister]

Got it setup.......


except my torrent speed is half of what it used to be..

[badboy]

Does everyone use auto connect or do you guys like a certain location to be in?

[Alby]

i use auto connect. torrent speeds don't seem to be affected in any way.

[Ulic Qel-Droma]

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.

[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?

[Alby]

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

[Preemo]

Before VPN

http://www.speedtest.net/result/4089031681.png

After VPN

http://www.speedtest.net/result/4089020963.png

Thanks for the link Skinny!

[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...

[TOS'd]

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:
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.

[SkinnyPupp]

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.

[willystyle]

How can I catch the Superbowl next week on my computer? Which site?

[SkinnyPupp]

NBC is streaming it, as long as they aren't blocking any specific US based servers, it should work too

[TOS'd]

Is there a a way to run 2 internet connections on your computer?

Ie: My normal shaw internet for browsing the web/playing games while at the same time only having my torrent program using the PIA servers to download a torrent?

If there is no way to do that then I guess simplest way is to have another computer for strictly torrenting.

[willystyle]

Is there a a way to run 2 internet connections on your computer?

Ie: My normal shaw internet for browsing the web/playing games while at the same time only having my torrent program using the PIA servers to download a torrent?

If there is no way to do that then I guess simplest way is to have another computer for strictly torrenting.
Use a Socks 5 proxy for torrent downloading. It's available to you when you login to the client site on PIA. Use the generated login and password and setup your BT client then check to see if the torrent setting are accurate here.

Check My Torrent IP | Proxy & VPN Verification | TorGuard (http://torguard.net/checkmytorrentipaddress.php)

[RCubed]

Just signed up! Thanks for the link!

[Alby]

Use a Socks 5 proxy for torrent downloading. It's available to you when you login to the client site on PIA. Use the generated login and password and setup your BT client then check to see if the torrent setting are accurate here.

Check My Torrent IP | Proxy & VPN Verification | TorGuard (http://torguard.net/checkmytorrentipaddress.php)

can you shed some light as how to do this? im using uTorrent and i have set the proxy as SOCKS5. used the generated username and password for SOCKS. proxy and port is set to proxy-nl.privateinternetaccess.com port 1080 as provided on PIA support page. after all that and applying the info, when i used uTorrent, it does not show that warning with successful detected IP as shown at your torguard url. tracker still shows from the site i used to grab my torrent from.

[willystyle]

can you shed some light as how to do this? im using uTorrent and i have set the proxy as SOCKS5. used the generated username and password for SOCKS. proxy and port is set to proxy-nl.privateinternetaccess.com port 1080 as provided on PIA support page. after all that and applying the info, when i used uTorrent, it does not show that warning with successful detected IP as shown at your torguard url. tracker still shows from the site i used to grab my torrent from.
https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/forum/discussion/434/utorrent-install-instructions-proxychecker

EDIT: I recommend Vuze instead as you can bind your BT client to your VPN. If your VPN disconnects, your Vuze client will stop downloading immediately, preventing data leak. I'm not sure if uTorrent can do that. But I guess it doesn't really matter since you're using a proxy.

[Alby]

thanks for the info. however, i set up everything as shown in the link it and still doesn't show that its using the proxy IP. still says the tracker where i got the torrent from. i have no clue as to why that is

[willystyle]

Well, it should either display the proxy IP or your real IP. I'm not sure what you mean by tracker.

What's your proxy address?

[Alby]

ok i believe i got it working. it was just a noob/misunderstanding on my part on how it was done

[BrRsn]

Is there a a way to run 2 internet connections on your computer?

Ie: My normal shaw internet for browsing the web/playing games while at the same time only having my torrent program using the PIA servers to download a torrent?

If there is no way to do that then I guess simplest way is to have another computer for strictly torrenting.

Just dedicate an old netbook/laptop with an external for torrents.

I'm using my netbook from 2009 with utorrent + vpn, and I use the utorrent remote on all my other computers to add/remove/manage torrents from anywhere in the house.

I signed up too, $40/year isn't bad

[dasani604]

Has anyone else's PIA stopped working? It's just stuck on connecting no matter what region option I choose. Coincidentally, I can't download torrents either (this is on a non-VPN connection) since it can no longer find peers.

[TOS'd]

Just dedicate an old netbook/laptop with an external for torrents.

I'm using my netbook from 2009 with utorrent + vpn, and I use the utorrent remote on all my other computers to add/remove/manage torrents from anywhere in the house.

I signed up too, $40/year isn't bad

So just keep the other thing running whenever you want to download and add/remove from any other computer in the house?

[sonick]

Has anyone else's PIA stopped working? It's just stuck on connecting no matter what region option I choose. Coincidentally, I can't download torrents either (this is on a non-VPN connection) since it can no longer find peers.

Try disabling and re-enabling the network adapter (both the physical and the TAP), sometimes things get mixed up and stops working.

[danny_d19]

Been on PIA for a couple weeks now, thanks for the link

[BrRsn]

So just keep the other thing running whenever you want to download and add/remove from any other computer in the house?

It's a netbook so it uses like what, 10 watts? Plus it doesn't produce any heat.

I just leave it running 24/7 with 2x 1 terabyte external drives plugged in. Share the drives on the network and connect your netbook via ethernet and it's a pretty reliable, snappy set up.

For the OS I screwed around with Linux/Samba and NAS OS-es but kept runing into driver issues. In the end, I just installed a hacked version of XP. My Yosemite Macbook + Windows machines + Android tablets can all access/modify/stream the files from just about anywhere in my house

[willystyle]

Has anyone else's PIA stopped working? It's just stuck on connecting no matter what region option I choose. Coincidentally, I can't download torrents either (this is on a non-VPN connection) since it can no longer find peers.
Try re-installing the TAP drivers under Private Internet Access under the Start Menu folder. Fixes most PIA issues.

[Gachinto]

PERFECT! I was just about to get PIA VPN with the gift card I got for Christmas. Now I can support RS while getting it.

BTW I'm back from a 3 year slumber.

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?

In that case you would just get a proxy such as BTGuard, but for the price you're paying, PIA is a better deal. Every single thing you browse, especially if you are on Google, is tracked, monitored, and logged. Not to say that VPN is bulletproof, but it's a start! VPN will not help you regain your privacy, I doubt anything will anymore, but at least you get some mobility back.

[quasi]

I got an anoying issue I'll share in case anyone else is experiencing the same. I was using VPN Kill Switch & DNS Leak Protection and at some point when I shut down PIA it caused a bug. Basically I couldn't connect to the internet unless PIA was running. It didn't matter if I unchecked them, disconnected and exited properly it had changed some settings.

I had to uninstall PIA and uninstall my network adapter. I then reinstalled both and now it's working fine on or off. I won't be using those features anymore. I'm running Windows 7 and the standard PIA App.

[SoNaRWaVe]

i use the vpn kill switch feature in PIA. when i disconnect from the VPN, i lose my internet connection, but once i quit the program after, i get it back.

try to disconnect and then quit, instead of just quitting. not sure if that would make a difference.

[RCubed]

I got an anoying issue I'll share in case anyone else is experiencing the same. I was using VPN Kill Switch & DNS Leak Protection and at some point when I shut down PIA it caused a bug. Basically I couldn't connect to the internet unless PIA was running. It didn't matter if I unchecked them, disconnected and exited properly it had changed some settings.

I had to uninstall PIA and uninstall my network adapter. I then reinstalled both and now it's working fine on or off. I won't be using those features anymore. I'm running Windows 7 and the standard PIA App.

I got had the same issue with you except i never used VPN kill switch or DNS leak protection. They were never checked off but when i disconnect PIA, i lose internet.

[SkinnyPupp]

If I were using a VPN, I'd rather use Windows' built in system for it. Just enter the IP and login info, it's probably way more reliable than any app could be.

[chouchou]

Hey guys, new to the whole idea of VPN and a bit unsure of how it works.
Can it be used with more than 1 computer on 1 PIA account? How will that affect speeds through the VPN, etc?

Is the VPN client necessary? Or can it be setup within the OS? I have multiple computers using both windows and Mac.

Does the ISP matter? i.e. if i setup PIA on my MacBook and take it outside away from my home ISP, and use my school's WiFi while I'm there, will PIA still work?

Thanks in advance.

[BrRsn]

Hey guys, new to the whole idea of VPN and a bit unsure of how it works.
Can it be used with more than 1 computer on 1 PIA account? How will that affect speeds through the VPN, etc?

Is the VPN client necessary? Or can it be setup within the OS? I have multiple computers using both windows and Mac.

Does the ISP matter? i.e. if i setup PIA on my MacBook and take it outside away from my home ISP, and use my school's WiFi while I'm there, will PIA still work?

Thanks in advance.

I think you can have upto 5 devices on 1 PIA account.
The speeds are pretty good throughout -- you are sharing the VPN with everyone using it -- my internet speeds dropped by about 4% at peak, unnoticeable otherwise.

ISP doesn't matter -- it will work on any network you connect to by encrypting your data. Your school might not like you downloading/uploading large amounts of data, but in most cases it goes unnoticed (UBC/SFU WiFi from experience doesn't give a crap unless you get caught .. which you won't because VPN).

[vitaminG]

my slow ass internet seemed to somehow get faster on vpn, go figure

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[sonick]

I think I read somewhere it's because the VPN servers compress data, and so speedtests through the VPN may be artificially inflated.

[willystyle]

Been using VPNetMon (http://vpnetmon.webs.com/) the last couple of days, it's more stable and less problematic than PIA's VPN Kill switch and VPNCheckPro (paid software). VPNetMon (http://vpnetmon.webs.com/) is also a freeware, works with Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1. I have it set up to monitor my browser and Popcorn Time, so far so good. It disconnects immediately once my VPN connection is dropped. You can have it setup so that your browser automatically opens when VPN connection is detected. Pretty handy at startup.

[beansbaxter]

Signed up for this. Total noob, but was wondering if the protection would be higher by using their SOCKS5 Proxy within a torrent client and also have the PIA VPN Manager running? Or is it better to use one or the other?

[SkinnyPupp]

Signed up for this. Total noob, but was wondering if the protection would be higher by using their SOCKS5 Proxy within a torrent client and also have the PIA VPN Manager running? Or is it better to use one or the other?
I would just run it through the manager.. That way you know your entire internet is running through them, and this can be confirmed

[lilaznviper]

anyone have issues running other vpn software installed along side with this? it says it would cause issues.

i use mainly sonicwall and cisco vpn client on my computer for work related things.

[willystyle]

anyone have issues running other vpn software installed along side with this? it says it would cause issues.

i use mainly sonicwall and cisco vpn client on my computer for work related things.
Yeah, you're on your own bud. I tried using the OpenVPN client for Windows, and ran into so many connection problems. Didn't want to deal with it, so I used the native app.

[EuterVanWasser]

Signed up! Can't wait to start fapping in private!

[vitaminG]

Anybody concerned about this?

Huge Security Flaw Leaks VPN Users' Real IP-Addresses | TorrentFreak (http://torrentfreak.com/huge-security-flaw-leaks-vpn-users-real-ip-addresses-150130/)

[willystyle]

Anybody concerned about this?

Huge Security Flaw Leaks VPN Users' Real IP-Addresses | TorrentFreak (http://torrentfreak.com/huge-security-flaw-leaks-vpn-users-real-ip-addresses-150130/)
http://www.revscene.net/forums/701405-websites-can-now-use-webrtc-determine-your-local-ip-address.html

If you can, I would ditch Chrome and any Google products installed on your computer altogether. They are out there to intrude on our privacy and collect personal and sensitive data. Till this moment, there's no plans for Google to solve the WebRTC issue, and it extends beyond Windows. If you are using the Chrome browser on your desktop computer, your only "safe" bet is to install SafeScript.

[SkinnyPupp]

Anybody concerned about this?

Huge Security Flaw Leaks VPN Users' Real IP-Addresses | TorrentFreak (http://torrentfreak.com/huge-security-flaw-leaks-vpn-users-real-ip-addresses-150130/)
It depends, which websites do you visit that you are concerned about them having your real IP?

If you're going to a site where that is a concern (and frankly I don't want to know what kind of site that is) then Tor is a better option. Maybe even more than that, I dunno...

[SoNaRWaVe]

i did the test and it did reveal my local ip and my public IP.

however when i changed the setting in firefox according to that guide, and did the test again, the public IP and local IP fields were blank.

does that verify that by changing the setting, its actually working?

[604778]

Signed up. my interent speed dropped to 30-40mbps from 100mbps.

[falcon]

I've been using PIA for a long time. Very happy over the years with the service. Quite literally have never seen downtime. Fast speeds and lots of locations to choose from.

[chouchou]

Is there a way to route a specific program/game to not use the VPN while the rest of the network is connected to it? Been getting shitty pings on CS:GO ever since using PIA.

[willystyle]

Use a proxy for the applications do need a secured tunnel.

[chouchou]

Would you set the proxy from within the application or use a VPN manager to route traffic?

[willystyle]

Would you set the proxy from within the application or use a VPN manager to route traffic?
I would set the proxy within the application.

[chouchou]

Is there a way to confirm that the application is running through the proxy and ipleak free? thanks in advance btw

[willystyle]

Depends which application you're trying to create a proxy for. If it's for torrent, you can use a torrent checker to ensure that you're secured.

http://torguard.net/checkmytorrentipaddress.php

[chouchou]

Depends which application you're trying to create a proxy for. If it's for torrent, you can use a torrent checker to ensure that you're secured.

Check My Torrent IP | Proxy & VPN Verification | TorGuard (http://torguard.net/checkmytorrentipaddress.php)

basically, if the IP that shows up in your tracker list is different than your local IP, you have it set up properly?

anyone have this set up to work properly exclusively with chrome?

[willystyle]

Yes!

For Chrome -> Settings -> Type 'proxy' -> Change 'proxy' settings -> Connections -> LAN Settings -> Proxy Server then fill in the blanks with your generated username and password from the client support page.

[Sunfighter]

I followed the link and just bought the one year subscription. I needed a VPN and if I could support Revscene in the process then all the better.

It took about 5 seconds to register, 15 seconds to install the App... I was literally up and running in like two minutes.

DL speeds are a little throttled but I don't download much so I'm not worried. Everything else seems to be running at full speed.

[m3thods]

Just signed up after putting it off for months. According to speedtest I have a bit of a drop in download speed but I have a bump up on upload?

Oh well- yay security!

Edit:

It looks like I'm getting 1/4-1/2 of my non-PIA internet speed (download). Am I missing some sort of crucial setting? Everything is currently default (running through PIA's program/manager). Oddly enough, my upload speeds have doubled/quadrupled.

[willystyle]

Assuming you're in Vancouver, connect to Seattle and do a speed test.

[m3thods]

Assuming you're in Vancouver, connect to Seattle and do a speed test.

Did that. Usually get 20 (Internet 25 from Telus) without PIA. Turn PIA on, and it's 5-8.

It's not noticeable (and I don't game anymore or download much). But it is weird seeing that everyone else is getting on par (or sometimes better) when turning on the PIA switch.

[SoNaRWaVe]

i think its just solely depending on how many people are connected through the same VPN you connect to. sometimes my speed are up to par, sometimes its cut down by half. if there's more people on, its just gonna slow down. when there's less people on, it will speed up.

[flagella]

Do you guys usually connect to Seattle? Is it the fastest?

[willystyle]

I connect to Seattle servers 99% of the time. It should be the fastest for most people in Vancouver.

[Sunfighter]

Seattle seems to be the fastest option most of the time.

[willystyle]

Chatham, Ont.$based ISP says 2014 ruling allows 'copyright trolls' to prey on customers in Canada

CBC News Posted: Mar 19, 2015 5:05 PM ET Last Updated: Mar 20, 2015 8:23 AM ET

U.S. production company Voltage Pictures must pay $21,500 to internet service provider TekSavvy, to cover the costs of receiving the names and addresses of about 2,000 customers
who allegedly downloaded movies online.
But the Chatham, Ont.$based ISP says that covers only six per cent of the costs it incurred fighting for its customers' privacy.
The Federal Court ruled in February 2014 that TekSavvy must hand over the personal information of people who illegally downloaded movies owned by Voltage, including highprofile
films such as The Hurt Locker and Dallas Buyers Club. Voltage first requested TekSavvy's customer information in 2012.
TekSavvy ordered to ID alleged movie downloaders
Digital privacy act opens copyright loophole that TekSavvy$Voltage case closed
"For consumers concerned about privacy, this narrow reading sends the wrong signal," TekSavvy CEO Marc Gaudrault said in a press release. "It tells copyright claimants that
protecting the end$users' privacy is someone else's problem — not something whose costs they need worry about."
According to Michael Geist, a University of Ottawa law professor and Canada research chair in internet and e$commerce law, TekSavvy said it was owed $346,480.68, mainly from
legal fees and technical costs. Voltage, on the other hand, argued that it owed the ISP $884.
That gulf between the costs TekSavvy says it incurred and the amount it was given as compensation makes it less likely for ISPs to fight for the privacy of its customers in court,
says Geist.
"That is a bad message for privacy," he writes.

TekSavvy stuck with the bill after handing over IDs of alleged movie downloaders - Technology & Science - CBC News (http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/teksavvy-stuck-with-the-bill-after-handing-over-ids-of-alleged-movie-downloaders-1.3002014)


For those that thought it won't happen in Canada, and only happens in the US. Well, this is only the beginning.

Bill C-51 will only make this matter worse.

[Presto]

Man... fuck Voltage. Fuck them right up the ass with a rusty, barbed club.

[SkinnyPupp]

BTW I just spoke with someone here who got one of "those" letters with a $900 invoice because they traced their IP uploading a torrent for 3 days, and they used this new law to get his info from his ISP. I think he's writing up an anonymous post that will be shared later... But for now I felt that I should warn everyone that this bill is definitely in effect, and if you torrent, you need to use a VPN now. Sign up asap (http://www.revscene.net/offers/go.php?id=46)!

[blkgsr]

curious, does a VPN work like a ghost proxy site???

for instance, when in thailand and a couple of other countries you not allow to watch certain "content" so if you use a ghost proxy site you can make it work

would using this VPN service do the same for say a laptop while travelling?? ie making it think it's in say the states etc?

[Presto]

Yes. There are plenty of exit points, and you can place yourself any where in the world, and watch region restricted stuff.

[winson604]

BTW I just spoke with someone here who got one of "those" letters with a $900 invoice because they traced their IP uploading a torrent for 3 days, and they used this new law to get his info from his ISP. I think he's writing up an anonymous post that will be shared later... But for now I felt that I should world everyone that this bill is definitely in effect, and if you torrent, you need to use a VPN now. Sign up asap (http://www.revscene.net/offers/go.php?id=46)!

On this note, does anyone who uses PIA make use of the VPN Kill Switch option so that if your VPN connection were to die and you were either downloading or seeding a torrent that you wouldn't expose yourself? I'm not much of a technical guy when it comes to this stuff but when you turn it on it gives you some warning about it changing settings on your OS and could cause connection issues. Thoughts?

[Presto]

I believe the connection issues happen with machines that have more than one network connection, like laptops that have wifi and ethernet. The support site mentions the kill switch will only kill 1 active connection.

[willystyle]

On this note, does anyone who uses PIA make use of the VPN Kill Switch option so that if your VPN connection were to die and you were either downloading or seeding a torrent that you wouldn't expose yourself? I'm not much of a technical guy when it comes to this stuff but when you turn it on it gives you some warning about it changing settings on your OS and could cause connection issues. Thoughts?

http://www.revscene.net/forums/700635-sign-up-privateinternetaccess-vpn-4.html#post8597252

[van_city23]

After reading all this, i'm considering signing up. I have a question, would using the sfu or ubc vpn protect you? I understand to sign in, you need to be a student with student id. Can they track it down to who the student was? Would the school be contacted and asked for information? Not sure how all of this works. Is it a safer bet to use pia?

[willystyle]

After reading all this, i'm considering signing up. I have a question, would using the sfu or ubc vpn protect you? I understand to sign in, you need to be a student with student id. Can they track it down to who the student was? Would the school be contacted and asked for information? Not sure how all of this works. Is it a safer bet to use pia?
Yes, they can track you. School VPN's are NOT created for the purpose of torrenting and bypassing censorship. They also DO NOT have a responsibility to safeguard your personal information upon warrant-less requests from various institutions. Everything you do is LOGGED, PIA does not. To sum it up, college VPN's are useless in terms of being anonymous.

[Gh0stRider]

$60 USD for 2 yrs deal on now


and this guy lol



http://www.reddit.com/r/vancouver/comments/31avbu/i_got_four_shaw_copyright_notices/

[Hondaracer]

so with this, basically as long as the taskbar icon is green it's working?

[Ch28]

BTW I just spoke with someone here who got one of "those" letters with a $900 invoice because they traced their IP uploading a torrent for 3 days, and they used this new law to get his info from his ISP. I think he's writing up an anonymous post that will be shared later... But for now I felt that I should warn everyone that this bill is definitely in effect, and if you torrent, you need to use a VPN now. Sign up asap (http://www.revscene.net/offers/go.php?id=46)!

Newsgroups + SSL encryption = problem solved

[winson604]

So I've been using PIA for a couple months now and have it set to default and initially turned on VPN kill switch because I'm constantly uploading torrents 24/7 and didn't want to risk it but noticed my internet would constantly disconnect and work again. I've been testing with VPN kill switch turned off now for 2 weeks and it seems to be better but not perfect. Still working out kinks, could be my computer as other PCs in the house without PIA installed seem to be ok.

Also, I'm connecting to Seattle 90% of the time and notice that sometimes when I try going to my bank, credit credit card, or even Ticketmaster it says I can't connect through this server. I'll switch to Toronto and wam I'm in. Anyone experience this?

[willystyle]

So I've been using PIA for a couple months now and have it set to default and initially turned on VPN kill switch because I'm constantly uploading torrents 24/7 and didn't want to risk it but noticed my internet would constantly disconnect and work again. I've been testing with VPN kill switch turned off now for 2 weeks and it seems to be better but not perfect. Still working out kinks, could be my computer as other PCs in the house without PIA installed seem to be ok.

Have you tried VPNetMon?

Also, I'm connecting to Seattle 90% of the time and notice that sometimes when I try going to my bank, credit credit card, or even Ticketmaster it says I can't connect through this server. I'll switch to Toronto and wam I'm in. Anyone experience this?

That's normal. Some/all of PIA's IP are banned from some sites due to illegal activity.

For instance, I found out recently Starbucks has banned most (if not, all) of PIA's IP addresses. You can't use PIA's VPN when using Starbucks WiFi, or even connect to Starbucks.com

[blkgsr]

i figured this might be a good thread to post this: i got an email from shaw last night regarding copyright blah blah blah.......they forwarded an email from HBO saying i downloaded a game of thrones episode (which i did)

what's the deal with this? legit worry or what?

[Presto]

It's just a notice, and they have it on record. Now, go get a PIA subscription!

[blkgsr]

ya i figured as much. there was no mention of action....more of a cease and desist letter

[impactX]

Skinnypupp: how fast does PIA slow you down by assuming you have a 500mbps connection in HK?

[willystyle]

Skinnypupp: how fast does PIA slow you down by assuming you have a 500mbps connection in HK?
That depends on a number of factors, mostly where you are, how far u r from the closest server connected, and how your VPN is installed.

If you expect to get a 500Mbps encrypted throughput, setting it up within a router is out of the question. You will need to set it up within the computer with the PIA application, and it needs to be on a relatively modern computer (modern CPU needed for intense encryption) with a wired connection (Cat 6 cable) directly connected to your router (10/1000Mbps port).

[ForbiddenX]

Moved back to Canada and forgot that this bill is in effect now. Going to sign up for PIA later today.

If I've been using something like popcorn time, does that still count as part of the bill?

[syee]

Moved back to Canada and forgot that this bill is in effect now. Going to sign up for PIA later today.

If I've been using something like popcorn time, does that still count as part of the bill?

Popcorn time uses torrents in the back end to pull the video content so I'd say it's part of the bill. In either case, I'd suggest using a VPN if you're planning to stream this type of content no matter what they use on the back end.

[blkgsr]

question....is there anything that needs to be done to the router/modern for this all to work? or is it only on the computer doing the downloading?

ie if i have this on my computer and i'm at my inlaws, am i/they still protected or is their IP going to show up??? sorry i'm a new to this

[Hondaracer]

Heads up for anyone who uses high security sites like online gambling etc

I'm running into some big authorization/verification problems with my bodog account as I had the VPN running when trying to cash out and they saw it as a computer in San Jose was trying to withdraw from my account and froze it. Now I have to send them a bunch of verification items.

Best to disable the VPN when logging into sites like that

[SkinnyPupp]

I don't think that would have anything to do with VPN

[Hondaracer]

Well they said specifically my login location was not one they recognized and asked if I had been on vacation or traveling when I attempted a payout, so seems like it was somthing to do with it?

[7seven]

Yea that would apply to online banking, online gambling, online brokerage, etc... basically any high security sites that track what IP address you normally login from. The VPN providing an unfamiliar or out of country IP address when you login will send red flags that could potentially restrict your account until cleared up.

[mos_skeeto]

question....is there anything that needs to be done to the router/modern for this all to work? or is it only on the computer doing the downloading?

ie if i have this on my computer and i'm at my inlaws, am i/they still protected or is their IP going to show up??? sorry i'm a new to this

You can do both but most of us just set it up on the computer so you can enable and disable it whenever you want.

PIA has a desktop client. On my Mac there's a little icon dude that sits on my menu bar that I can hit connect/disconnect.

[blkgsr]

ya i definitely don't want to mess with their old ass router...but i want to make sure they're not going to get the same emails from shaw once i start downloading again

[Presto]

Here's some more fuel to add to the 'subscribe to a VPN' fire:


Using VPNs to watch US Netflix is STEALING (http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/bell-media-president-says-using-vpns-to-skirt-copyright-
rules-is-stealing-1.3099972)
Watching U.S. Netflix in Canada by using location-hiding services such as VPNs is stealing and needs to be more frowned upon, the new president of Bell Media says.

At a keynote speech at the Telecom Summit in Toronto on Wednesday, Mary Ann Turcke said Canadians who skirt copyright laws by finding ways of accessing digital content hurt Canadian culture and jobs and need to stop.

"It has to become socially unacceptable to admit to another human being that you are VPNing into U.S. Netflix," she said, "like throwing garbage out your car window — you just don't do it."

Streaming services like Netflix offer customers access to a list of content based on their location. Location is determined by a device's IP address, but a service known as a Virtual Private Network or VPN can fiddle with that and give Canadians, for example, access to Netflix's U.S. catalogue, which is perceived by many to have more, and better, content.

Rather than pushing for more regulation from government or the CRTC to ban the practice, she called on the industry to work together to root out the problem, and to insist that Canadians frown on it the same way they would many other types of illegal activity.

Canadian television produces $6 billion a year to Canada's GDP and employs 125,000 people.

"Not only does society not scold anyone for stealing content — we feature 'how to' articles in our national newspapers educating the masses on how to get around copyright law."

As head of Canada's largest media company, with 106 radio stations and 30 local TV stations across the country, Turcke finds herself at the forefront of the piracy debate not even two months into getting the job.

In her speech, Turcke painted herself not only as an unabashed champion for Canadian television, but also one who's more optimistic than many about its future.

Far from the accepted narrative that television viewers are skewing older as young Canadians turn elsewhere, Turcke said the average age of a CTV News viewer has been getting younger for several years now.

So she remains confident that the industry has a future. "Delighting Canadians means making it easy to find great content — on any screen — anywhere," she said. "Just make it easy. Viewers are demanding simplicity, and they will seek it out."

Her speech suggests she doesn't see the television industry as being engaged in a war with, as she puts it, "the dreaded Netflix," but rather she thinks the industry needs to adapt to give Canadians what they want, how they want it.

And she used two examples from within her own family to illustrate the point. First, she cited her 15-year-old daughter, who upon returning from the U.S. one day decided she was "bound and determined" to get around Netflix's geolocation rules for Canada because she had become used to the offerings available on the U.S. service.

"I won't spare you the parenting that ensued — she was told she was stealing and that it was like stealing anything else," Turcke said. "Suffice to say there is no more VPNing."

Future looks bright, Turcke says

In another anecdote, she described how watching her 20-year-old daughter and her roommates decide on whether or not to get cable television in their dorm room made her more confident in the industry's future.

"They will get TV — because they want to watch good content, period," Turcke said.

She said she looks forward to working with the CRTC on an upcoming hearing on so-called "discoverability" of digital content.

"Discoverability does not mean — at least not to me, and I hope not to any of you — watching whatever you want for free," she said.

While the industry faces many financial challenges, Turcke's speech suggested the head of Canada's largest media company is confident that it can find a way to make it work for everyone.

"The economic model that gets us from here to there is intimidating, but that is what we get paid to figure out," she said.


Turcke... more like Turkey. Stealing? What a fucking idiot.

[TOPEC]

anyone have VPN set up on router level?

i just set it up on my router and im getting horrible speeds
its an asus rt-n66u router flashed with tomato by shibby v1.28 firmware connected to seattle server
i have a 100mbps connection and i get 15mbps with vpn running on the router, with it disabled i get arnd 80-90mbps. worst case ill run the windows client but i prefer the vpn to be on router level for all traffic

[willystyle]

^ Your router is most likely not power enough to encrypt your entire connection.

[SkinnyPupp]

Yeah you need a good router (or a PC set up as one) to be able to run through a VPN directly on it...

[PeanutButter]

So I'm with PIA.

I got two copyright notices from Telus for allegedly downloading a couple of TV episodes from HBO. Both times I had PIA running. The first time, I thought I didn't connect it. The second time I made sure to connect PIA first and then I still got a copyright notice.

I talked to PIA support and they have confirmed I set up the client correctly. They got me to download a tracker and they still say I have connected correctly.

So for whatever reason it isn't working for me??

The only thing the CSR can see is that my PIA client may be disconnecting for a split moment and this allows my actual IP to get through.

I'm going to give it one more chance and see. Because if I get another notice, then I might as well cancel as this is isn't working for me.

[willystyle]

So I'm with PIA.

I got two copyright notices from Telus for allegedly downloading a couple of TV episodes from HBO. Both times I had PIA running. The first time, I thought I didn't connect it. The second time I made sure to connect PIA first and then I still got a copyright notice.

I talked to PIA support and they have confirmed I set up the client correctly. They got me to download a tracker and they still say I have connected correctly.

So for whatever reason it isn't working for me??

The only thing the CSR can see is that my PIA client may be disconnecting for a split moment and this allows my actual IP to get through.

I'm going to give it one more chance and see. Because if I get another notice, then I might as well cancel as this is isn't working for me.

You might be experiencing a DNS Leak, when your VPN connection is leaking, it is leaking your ISP's DNS IP address, hence tracing back to you.

On your router, make sure your DNS settings are changed to the following:

OpenDNS:

208.67.222.222
208.67.220.220

OR

Google DNS Server:

8.8.8.8
8.8.4.4

You can mix and match if you like. If your PIA application is online all of the time, then DNS leak is the only possibility that I can think of.

Also use this application to monitor your VPN connection (Windows ONLY).

VPNetMon (http://vpnetmon.webs.com/)

[SoNaRWaVe]

won't the PIA client kill switch work as well? a bit over kill, but better than leaking?

[godwin]

Setting up app correctly doesn't mean it is setup well.

Depending on which application you are using, often you can bind your application's connection to the VPN.. eg tun0. That way, the app is only connected via connection and nothing else.. so if no VPN, no connection.

I don't particularly like client level utilities like kill switch, because it promotes ignorance and tolerance for misconfiguration.

So I'm with PIA.

I got two copyright notices from Telus for allegedly downloading a couple of TV episodes from HBO. Both times I had PIA running. The first time, I thought I didn't connect it. The second time I made sure to connect PIA first and then I still got a copyright notice.

I talked to PIA support and they have confirmed I set up the client correctly. They got me to download a tracker and they still say I have connected correctly.

So for whatever reason it isn't working for me??

The only thing the CSR can see is that my PIA client may be disconnecting for a split moment and this allows my actual IP to get through.

I'm going to give it one more chance and see. Because if I get another notice, then I might as well cancel as this is isn't working for me.

[hillmar]

I'm about to head back to China on a business trip and having difficulty finding a vpn for my iphone6. A few weeks ago, I bought IPVanish that was completely useless in China. Before that I've tried Cyberghost.... that didn't work either. Looks like the great firewall in China got beefed up this month, and is going after all VPN services. Any good suggestions for my iphone6 would be appreciated!

[PeanutButter]

You might be experiencing a DNS Leak, when your VPN connection is leaking, it is leaking your ISP's DNS IP address, hence tracing back to you.

On your router, make sure your DNS settings are changed to the following:

OpenDNS:

208.67.222.222
208.67.220.220

OR

Google DNS Server:

8.8.8.8
8.8.4.4

You can mix and match if you like. If your PIA application is online all of the time, then DNS leak is the only possibility that I can think of.

Also use this application to monitor your VPN connection (Windows ONLY).

VPNetMon (http://vpnetmon.webs.com/)

Thanks for the reply.
I'll try this and see if it works.

Is there any way of detecting a DNS leak?

[Ch28]

I don't think that would have anything to do with VPN

:lol ok

[Ch28]

So I'm with PIA.

I got two copyright notices from Telus for allegedly downloading a couple of TV episodes from HBO. Both times I had PIA running. The first time, I thought I didn't connect it. The second time I made sure to connect PIA first and then I still got a copyright notice.

I talked to PIA support and they have confirmed I set up the client correctly. They got me to download a tracker and they still say I have connected correctly.

So for whatever reason it isn't working for me??

The only thing the CSR can see is that my PIA client may be disconnecting for a split moment and this allows my actual IP to get through.

I'm going to give it one more chance and see. Because if I get another notice, then I might as well cancel as this is isn't working for me.

Sign up for a good newsgroup provider that offers encrypted SSL connection and you'll never have to worry about getting a notice ever again.

[godwin]

Setup an AWS instance and proxy through it.

If your company is big enough eg large accounting firms etc use their connection.

I'm about to head back to China on a business trip and having difficulty finding a vpn for my iphone6. A few weeks ago, I bought IPVanish that was completely useless in China. Before that I've tried Cyberghost.... that didn't work either. Looks like the great firewall in China got beefed up this month, and is going after all VPN services. Any good suggestions for my iphone6 would be appreciated!

[hillmar]

Setup an AWS instance and proxy through it.

If your company is big enough eg large accounting firms etc use their connection.

I've gained access on my laptop using my Company's Global connect software. Even though it was pretty choppy at best. But nothing works for my Iphone, even revscene sometimes just times out over there. Dropbox, google maps... almost half of my Iphone apps just rendered useless.

[willystyle]

won't the PIA client kill switch work as well? a bit over kill, but better than leaking?
I don't recommend PIA's kill switch as it's a hit or miss.

I'm about to head back to China on a business trip and having difficulty finding a vpn for my iphone6. A few weeks ago, I bought IPVanish that was completely useless in China. Before that I've tried Cyberghost.... that didn't work either. Looks like the great firewall in China got beefed up this month, and is going after all VPN services. Any good suggestions for my iphone6 would be appreciated!

The Best VPN For China (Updated June 2015) - GreyCoder (http://www.greycoder.com/best-vpn-china/)

[Derrickk]

I need something like this for my ipad

[syee]

I need something like this for my ipad

PIA also works on the iPad as well.
https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/pages/client-support/#iphone4_l2tp

[willystyle]

Thanks for the reply.
I'll try this and see if it works.

Is there any way of detecting a DNS leak?
https://dnsleaktest.com/

[willystyle]

Someone should add some more info to the OP such as DNS IP addresses, DNS test sites, basic setups, etc. Tired of reposting the same info over and over again.

[SkinnyPupp]

If you do an all in one post, I'll put it in the OP. You know more about this than I do! Thanks! :thumbs:

[godwin]

For those who are traveling (eg China) or really worried.. use L2TP instead of OpenVPN. You get better security and less chance of a fight over censors because L2TP is far more more primitive in the TCPIP stack. It is harder to filter.

[K.Dubz]

Can someone explain what Bill C-11 and why I would need PIA VPN?!

[Mr.Money]

^^^...basically the movie industry is tracking down movie downloaders who are stealing their films on torrent so they can earn more profit to buy that 20 million yacht sooner,also they need movie budgets more then 100 million dollars to produce....the heat is even more on you if your borrowing you're friends DVD 1 month in advance while he works in Bestbuy & you Convert it to a 700mb Divx to share on torrent sites :troll:

So you all better stop downloading together :fuckthatshit: or get VPN and have no complaints from your ISP contacting you for downloading JAWS reboot with justin bieber or some shit in the future with the rest of these Crappy Remakes Hollywood enjoys to make...

[Tim Budong]

so anyone try this in China?

[6o4__boi]

looks like its on sale
$60 for 2 years

has netflix ever started banning people for using this? or was that just an empty threat?

[m3thods]

^^ if you're already a customer, can you purchase at the above price and have it apply when your current service is expired? Or does it start when you purchase it and wipe out the remaining months of service already paid for?

EDIT: looks like multiple accounts on RFD say that you have to cancel current to reup with promo. That stinks.

[willystyle]

so anyone try this in China?
Latest news out of China is that they are blocking ALL VPN PROTOCOLS now. VPN's that work at the moment are only ones with "stealth" technology. PIA does not have "stealth" technology, so it's safe to assume that it will not work.

I'm using TorGuard now (former PIA user) with "stealth" tech, but I'm not in China, so I can't verify whether it works or not. TorGuard offers a 7 day free trial, maybe you can give them a try during your time there.

The Best VPN For China (Updated August 2015) - GreyCoder (http://www.greycoder.com/best-vpn-china/)
https://torguard.net/stealth-vpn.php

[kkthind]

Hey skinny, I'm having issues for my vpn, it says authentication failed
http://i.imgur.com/BuCm607.jpg

[Presto]

^^^
First time signing in on that device, or was it working before?

[willystyle]

Hey skinny, I'm having issues for my vpn, it says authentication failed
http://i.imgur.com/BuCm607.jpg
Double-check that your username/password are correct. Also, try logging into another server. If all else fails, contact PIA support.

[6o4__boi]

Couple of questions.

Is the price in USD?

My Shaw internet drops connection every so often. (I have a WiFi router). Say I've got vpn going and I'm downloading a torrent and the net drops and connection is lost momentarily but reconnected after 30 secs. Am I compromised?

[xjc11]

^ I would think not. There's a setting for kill-switch in the PIA application. When your internet gets cut-off it automatically disables your network connections.

[CRS]

Price is in USD.

[Vansterdam]

Couple of questions.



My Shaw internet drops connection every so often. (I have a WiFi router). Say I've got vpn going and I'm downloading a torrent and the net drops and connection is lost momentarily but reconnected after 30 secs. Am I compromised?

yup. happened to me a few times and I got a warning email from my ISP for downloading

if you do the killswitch function thing though it will prevent this but meh lol

[6o4__boi]

ahh shit, i figured.

i've heard nothing but bad things about PIA's kill switch and alternatives seem pretty complicated to set up...i guess i'm SOL when it comes to that part

kinda defeats the purpose of having vpn for me

[SkinnyPupp]

Try powerline adapters? I use them instead of wifi (wifi connectivity sucks with concrete wall) and they are way more reliable (and much faster). And cheap

[6o4__boi]

it's not the wifi connectivity/router that's bad though
my router is set up in the living room and pretty much all my devices are in the vicinity

i suspect it's the Internet service itself. I've called them before and they said the connection was flapping. It was pretty bad a few months ago where it would disconnect every few minutes. They sent a technician to look into the cable outlet on the wall and he changed a few things. Since then, it hasn't been as bad. But occasionally it would act up and i'd get pissed off and restart the router and unplug all the cables. That seemed to alleviate the flapping. Every now and then when i'm downloading or playing games the internet will disconnect for a few seconds and go back up again. This has happened on multiple devices so I know its not just a connectivity issue with a certain device.

I'd call Shaw again to tell them but i feel like they wouldn't be able to do anything.

[6o4__boi]

i'm just reading the other thread about Telus internet lol
i do have a dual band router...i've never really used the 5G on extended periods to see if connection drops happen there

i'm in a townhouse complex in PoCo...i wonder if the flapping is wire related

[willystyle]

It's difficult to diagnose your connection unless you connect your modem directly to a computer (hard-wire) and use it for a few days. If it still drops, then you are certain that it's an issue with your ISP. Otherwise, it can practically be anything right now. It can be a faulty modem, weak signal (coming from the shaw box outside), finicky wifi router reception, etc. The list goes on. You need to do a trial and error.

[6o4__boi]

i might test hard wire if that's possible with my modem

what is the cable called and where can I pick one up?

[sonick]

Just go to NCIX or MemoryExpress and ask for a network cable.

More specifically, Cat5e or Cat6.

Dollar store probably would also have it as well, but quality may be iffy.

[willystyle]

i might test hard wire if that's possible with my modem

what is the cable called and where can I pick one up?
Your modem SHOULD have ethernet ports in the back for you to wire to a computer, unless you're still using one of the old school Motorola SB series modem from 2000. You should be fine.

[6o4__boi]

bought that. (yay for amazon prime for students lol):
http://www.amazon.ca/Startech-Com-N6PATCH5BK-Gigabit-Patch-5-Feet/dp/B008AZYUE4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1442348502&sr=8-1&keywords=cat+6

pretty sure this is my modem:
https://community.shaw.ca/docs/DOC-2563

[willystyle]

bought that. (yay for amazon prime for students lol):
http://www.amazon.ca/Startech-Com-N6PATCH5BK-Gigabit-Patch-5-Feet/dp/B008AZYUE4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1442348502&sr=8-1&keywords=cat+6

pretty sure this is my modem:
https://community.shaw.ca/docs/DOC-2563
You're fine, there's 4 ethernet ports in the back.

[6o4__boi]

if it doesn't drop on a wired connection i'll probably sign up for a couple of years

either way, it never occurred to me to try with a wired connection so thanks for the suggestion!

[lilaznviper]

Couple of questions.

Is the price in USD?

My Shaw internet drops connection every so often. (I have a WiFi router). Say I've got vpn going and I'm downloading a torrent and the net drops and connection is lost momentarily but reconnected after 30 secs. Am I compromised?

Depending on your torrent client, you can setup for socks5 proxy in the client itself so it is always going through the proxy.

[6o4__boi]

i use utorrent

though i'm thinking of trying out vuze

[willystyle]

Try Qbittorrent. Pretty solid.

[SkinnyPupp]

second QBtorrent. Avoid utorrent, it's filled with adware now (the installer at least).

Posting sign up link for this page: SIGN UP HERE! (http://www.revscene.net/offers/go.php?id=46)

[6o4__boi]

goin back to my original question

if i have PIA and I use Qbtorrent through the socks5 proxy and my internet disconnects for a few seconds and reconnects again, am i compromised?

Or in this case, does going through the socks5 proxy prevent that from happening?

[SkinnyPupp]

It will always go through the proxy, as long as it's set up to work that way

[6o4__boi]

meaning i can't be compromised if i'm downloading something and it disconnects then reconnects again?

[SkinnyPupp]

If it's set up correctly, all that traffic will be routed through the VPN

[Vansterdam]

Depending on your torrent client, you can setup for socks5 proxy in the client itself so it is always going through the proxy.

gotta figure how to do this.

[cdizzle]

Anybody find a good server to connect to?
Even when connecting to Seattle, I'm losing ~30mbps...

[SkinnyPupp]

You can test them all here:

https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/pages/network/#

I get 20-22 mbps using US West, from Hong Kong, and a full 30 mbps through Singapore. Ttheir HK server sucks though, so the closest server isn't necessarily the best choice.

I actually use it quite a bit to improve streaming from Twitch.. For some reason a direct connection is very laggy sometimes, and running through Singapore VPN fixes it.

[threezero]

Damn it. Pay for vpn and it looks like popcorn times is gone

[ForbiddenX]

Going through a proxy isn't the same as going through the VPN though is it? The data is not encrypted when it goes through a proxy whereas it is through a VPN. Unless it's different for the socks5.

Trying to find a torrent client with a built in VPN unless I'm understanding the proxy/vpn difference wrong.

[SkinnyPupp]

Proxy server just means it's going through another server before going to the destination, etc. It may be encrypted or not, it depends on the service.

If you use PIA, you will have access to their servers through SOCKS5, which will be encrypted.

QBTorrent supports SOCKS servers, although I've never tried that myself.

If on a private tracker, you'll have to make sure the tracker is using your PIA IP address, otherwise you won't get credit for uploading.

[FerrariEnzo]

do I need to setup SOCKS5 or its auto after installing the app?

[SkinnyPupp]

You generate a password and login (separate from your main one) in the customer portal

[Hondaracer]

So far so good for me, no letters from shaw etc

NHL Game Center is fucking stupid though..so let me get this straight, you promote "watching your team anywhere" yet I can't watch Canucks when they are on sportsnet when I'm not using the VPN..and when I have the VPN set in California it says I cannot watch from that region..so basically I can't watch a game anywhere

[quasi]

So far so good for me, no letters from shaw etc

NHL Game Center is fucking stupid though..so let me get this straight, you promote "watching your team anywhere" yet I can't watch Canucks when they are on sportsnet when I'm not using the VPN..and when I have the VPN set in California it says I cannot watch from that region..so basically I can't watch a game anywhere

Did you try using the VPN connecting from Toronto? Might work?

[lilaznviper]

So far so good for me, no letters from shaw etc

NHL Game Center is fucking stupid though..so let me get this straight, you promote "watching your team anywhere" yet I can't watch Canucks when they are on sportsnet when I'm not using the VPN..and when I have the VPN set in California it says I cannot watch from that region..so basically I can't watch a game anywhere

they advertise as that and then they have the fine print at the bottom saying blackouts apply and other crap in the smallest font possible :rukidding:

[willystyle]

Going through a proxy isn't the same as going through the VPN though is it? The data is not encrypted when it goes through a proxy whereas it is through a VPN. Unless it's different for the socks5.

Trying to find a torrent client with a built in VPN unless I'm understanding the proxy/vpn difference wrong.
Socks 5 proxy's are encrypted, unless stated otherwise. If you're paying for a proxy, it's encrypted.

https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/pages/proxy-or-vpn

Proxy's are commonly used encrypt specific application(s). VPN's encrypt the entire device.

[Bahhbeehhaaaa]

Hey skinny, so i can use this in Hong Kong and Shenzhen? Also, is it 1 pc per subscription or 1 router per subscription?

[FerrariEnzo]

Hey skinny, so i can use this in Hong Kong and Shenzhen? Also, is it 1 pc per subscription or 1 router per subscription?
5 devices can connect at the same time per sub

[Hondaracer]

Did you try using the VPN connecting from Toronto? Might work?

Toronto didn't work because it typically bounced to New Jersey, but selecting the "north York" location worked!

[SkinnyPupp]

If you use their connect tool, you should update to the latest version (https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/installer/download_installer_win). A vulnerability has been patched.

[gdoh]

ive been having problems with mine for a while now. it is just stuck on connecting. any suggestions? it says i still have 330 days left on subscription.

[SkinnyPupp]

I had that problem too, and a reboot solved it

Sign up for PIA here! (http://www.revscene.net/offers/go.php?id=46)

[krazynuck]

So I have updated to v.53 and now have a TAP-Windows Adapter V9 issue. I contacted support but keep having the same issue. I have tried deleting all drivers attached to that and fresh installs with no success. I have even gone through boot menu to 'Disable Driver Signature Enforcement'.

I am using Windows Vista for this computer with 32-bit...anyone else having this issue?

[Presto]

I received my Netgear R7000 router yesterday, and flashed it to Merlin (http://www.linksysinfo.org/index.php?threads/asuswrt-merlin-on-netgear-r7000.71108/). I applied the appropriate OpenVPN config file (https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/openvpn/openvpn.zip), and applied the CA certificate info.

Getting PIA working was a bit of a challenge due to the fact the router had to be rebooted for the changes to be properly applied. Now, all devices in the house are going through PIA via Merlin. Speed is good. I'm achieving 25Mb/s down, and 5Mb/s up on the speedtest, which is the max speeds for my plan. My only concern is what happens if the VPN drops. Will it just let traffic through, unencrypted? The PIA client has a kill switch, but I don't see a setting for it in Merlin.

[wickedxj]

Hey guys

Bear with me, not very tech savvy

Been using PIA since earlier this year, just using desktop client until recently.

Reflashed my rtn66-u to merlin, setup l2tp vpn, right now to us east. Did this because I finally signed up to netflix

Everything is fine except more often than not craigslist and walmart.com block the ip. Also wife has trouble sending email in outlook. As soon as I deactivate the vpn in router settings, she can send email no problem.

Which server does everyone have the best luck with? Does it really have to be a us one?

Thanks in advance

[willystyle]

I am no longer a PIA subscriber, but I'll do the best I can to help.

I received my Netgear R7000 router yesterday, and flashed it to Merlin (http://www.linksysinfo.org/index.php?threads/asuswrt-merlin-on-netgear-r7000.71108/). I applied the appropriate OpenVPN config file (https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/openvpn/openvpn.zip), and applied the CA certificate info.

Getting PIA working was a bit of a challenge due to the fact the router had to be rebooted for the changes to be properly applied. Now, all devices in the house are going through PIA via Merlin. Speed is good. I'm achieving 25Mb/s down, and 5Mb/s up on the speedtest, which is the max speeds for my plan. My only concern is what happens if the VPN drops. Will it just let traffic through, unencrypted? The PIA client has a kill switch, but I don't see a setting for it in Merlin.
You can easily accomplish this with DD-WRT

https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/forum/discussion/4594/vpn-kill-switch-on-router

Unfortunately, as far as I know, if it's not built within your setting, you will need to implement a custom script, which is a bitch if you're not a computer whiz, so do a search here and see what you can come up with.

Asuswrt-Merlin | SmallNetBuilder Forums (http://www.snbforums.com/forums/asuswrt-merlin.42/)

So I have updated to v.53 and now have a TAP-Windows Adapter V9 issue. I contacted support but keep having the same issue. I have tried deleting all drivers attached to that and fresh installs with no success. I have even gone through boot menu to 'Disable Driver Signature Enforcement'.

I am using Windows Vista for this computer with 32-bit...anyone else having this issue?

Have you tried to "update and re-install TAP drivers" within the Start Menu?

Hey guys

Bear with me, not very tech savvy

Been using PIA since earlier this year, just using desktop client until recently.

Reflashed my rtn66-u to merlin, setup l2tp vpn, right now to us east. Did this because I finally signed up to netflix

Everything is fine except more often than not craigslist and walmart.com block the ip. Also wife has trouble sending email in outlook. As soon as I deactivate the vpn in router settings, she can send email no problem.

Which server does everyone have the best luck with? Does it really have to be a us one?

Thanks in advance
You will need to keep trying different servers to see which one fits you best. It doesn't need to be a US server.

[Presto]

If your wife is using an email provided by your ISP, then you'll need to change the outgoing server settings. Most likely, enabling authentication should do it. Which ISP you using? There's usually support to configure email for use on the road.

[cdizzle]

Just upgraded to windows 10 and reinstalled PIA.
When i do a dns leak test, it shows I am in Vancouver.

Before my win10 upgrade (was on win7), dns leak test would pass.

Anybody else have this issue?

[FerrariEnzo]

been using PIA, its not bad.. pretty fast... use it when I download stuff.. lol

[Ulic Qel-Droma]

got a copy right infringement letter from telus today, 2 days after i downloaded a HBO thing from piratebay...

weird.

my PIA is always on.

[willystyle]

Just upgraded to windows 10 and reinstalled PIA.
When i do a dns leak test, it shows I am in Vancouver.

Before my win10 upgrade (was on win7), dns leak test would pass.

Anybody else have this issue?
Have you changed your DNS servers to a 3rd party like Google DNS or OpenDNS? If so, you should do it now.

NEVER USE ISP DNS SERVERS!

got a copy right infringement letter from telus today, 2 days after i downloaded a HBO thing from piratebay...

weird.

my PIA is always on.
Sounds like you got a DNS leak. Read my response above.

[SkinnyPupp]

got a copy right infringement letter from telus today, 2 days after i downloaded a HBO thing from piratebay...

weird.

my PIA is always on.
Use Google's DNS as well - 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4

Or OpenDNS: 208.67.222.222 and 208.67.220.220

Test both to see which is more responsive. For me it's google

You need to secure your DNS as well as your connection with a VPN in order to be protected.

[cdizzle]

Have you changed your DNS servers to a 3rd party like Google DNS or OpenDNS? If so, you should do it now.

NEVER USE ISP DNS SERVERS!


Sounds like you got a DNS leak. Read my response above.

My router's DNS settings were on 3rd party but for some reason didn't work.
I changed it to PIA's DNS settings and now it looks like it's all back to normal!

[willystyle]

My router's DNS settings were on 3rd party but for some reason didn't work.
I changed it to PIA's DNS settings and now it looks like it's all back to normal!
What exactly did it show during your DNS leak test prior?

[Ulic Qel-Droma]

Use Google's DNS as well - 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4

Or OpenDNS: 208.67.222.222 and 208.67.220.220

Test both to see which is more responsive. For me it's google

You need to secure your DNS as well as your connection with a VPN in order to be protected.

uhh how do i do what you just said?

is it in PIA settings? or router settings.. LOL

[SkinnyPupp]

You can set it up at the router level, just look up instructions for your model

[Ulic Qel-Droma]

can u explain more in depth for us networking idiots out here...

what exactly is the DNS doing... and when you say "test for responsiveness"... what exactly do you mean, and how are you doing it?

[willystyle]

can u explain more in depth for us networking idiots out here...

what exactly is the DNS doing... and when you say "test for responsiveness"... what exactly do you mean, and how are you doing it?

BASIC NETWORKING 101

The DNS is like an internet address book. It hosts all the IP addresses of internet sites on this planet. Every time you type in an URL and wish to access that site. Your computer will make a request to a DNS server to retrieve the IP address of that site (for ex. Facebook.com).

The problem is, if you are torrenting or doing other illegal activities on a VPN without proper DNS setup (meaning you are using your ISP's DNS). The authority can cross reference your VPN's IP address back to your ISP's DNS server, tracing back to you, as your ISP knows the VPN IP address that you connected to. Also, ISP DNS are usually not as fast as OpenDNS/Google DNS, nor as secure to protect your identity and on many occasions, leak your IP address while you're requesting the DNS server to query a server IP address.

Hence, this is why you're caught.

[cdizzle]

What exactly did it show during your DNS leak test prior?

when using dnsleaktest.com, the location would show as wherever i set PIA to be; but an extended test would result in me being located in Burnaby under Shaw ISP.

i currently use Shaw's cisco DPC3825 router and changed the dns to what PIA provided. dnsleaktest location still shows wherever i set it as; but extended test now says I'm in "Choopa, LLC"

[Impreza]

Anyone have v.53 PIA install files for OSX? After installing v.55 I can't access anything on my network. Only can access the Internet. When I disconnect from PIA the. I can access the local network. Lots of other people having the same problem on OS X and windows.

[Presto]

If anyone is interested in giving PIA a go, you can use my credentials. They expire on the 8th. I've already moved onto my new subscription. PM me for the login details.

[chouchou]

So my PIA subscription expires today.. am wondering if it's a good price at 39.95US/year. I think over boxing day it was 58US/2 years or something..........

[syee]

I'd be interested in finding out if there are any recommended local (Canadian) options. Haven't had any issues with PIA, just looking for options that are billed in CDN for some consistency in cost.

[Presto]

So my PIA subscription expires today.. am wondering if it's a good price at 39.95US/year. I think over boxing day it was 58US/2 years or something..........

They seem to pop up on group deals from time to time. For reference, I purchased a PIA 2-year subscription, at the beginning of December, for 2 years @ $51 USD.

[nsmb]

So my PIA subscription expires today.. am wondering if it's a good price at 39.95US/year. I think over boxing day it was 58US/2 years or something..........


fyi it auto renews at the old price you bought it at, unless you cancel your subscription