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  • 04-01-2023 02:15PM
    #1
    celica2000
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3 ✭


    Hi lads just wondering does anybody recommend a good VPN service that I can get ITV X the new service I am using surfshark but for some reason or other they seem to be able to watch it through my Amazon fire stick I had it working on my phone for a while but now it has stopped I would be very grateful if anybody could give me any advice or help Happy New Year to everybody and thank you so much for all your help guys

    Post edited by Boards.ie: Mike on


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  • #2
    Boards.ie: Mike
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    moved to nets and comms. May help to get more exposure for your question.

    -Mike



  • #3
    celica2000
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3 ✭celica2000


    Hi Mike I had the same problem if you're using a fire stick it's actually not able to do it Amazon has your first details and your account what I did was I got it on my laptop and then I will literally send it to my TV screen now and saying that my TV is a brand new Smart TV but I think it work on most TVs that are smart I'm not an expert but that's the way I'm doing it at the moment and it worked absolutely perfect and I use surfshark contact me if you need any more help



  • #4
    sqsqswqdwdwq
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 126 ✭✭sqsqswqdwdwq


    Trying to get a little help here on VPN'g into my Fritz!Box 7530 from an Android phone.

    I've opened 4 ports on my Fritz box (router) in an effort to control a home VIX zGemma7 box remotely from my phone. Everything works fine! I am able to play live and recorded programs from my zGemma remotely on my phone.

    But somewhere along the way, I've heard that opening ports in my router is not a good idea. So I've set up VPN on my FritzBox router, and also setup VPN on my phone. The two are talking, the communication is good, and control of my zGemma box from my phone works fine.

    So here's where my ignorance about VPN etc becomes obvious! If I close the 4 ports on the router, and with VPN connected, the access from my remote phone to the zGemma no longer works.

    So what purpose does the VPN connection serve?

    If I have to leave the router ports open, won't hackers be able to poke into my LAN and home devices?

    I'd appreciate your help! Thanks!



  • #5
    grimeire
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 423 ✭✭grimeire


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120117777#Comment_120117777

    you should only need to open the VPN port not 4 ports.


    VPN is more secure as credentials sent in encrypted format where as direct access to zgemma is not. Using VPN all commication between phone and home net is encrypted regardless if the original traffic is not like in this case zgemma.



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