technology used by unblock-us.com and any open source package available to create my own?

zhuanyi

I was under the impression that they are using OpenVPN set up but it seems they are actually using something less by just changing the nameserver in local PC:

http://support.unblock-us.com/customer/portal/articles/809202

However as far as I know, simply setting up a recursive NS based in US won't actually help to identify the device as from US? Is that correct?

For those who don't know what Unblock-Us is, it is basically something that enables you to watch US Netflix with a non-US IP/location.

So what is the technology used and is there any open source package I can use to set up one for my personal use? I don't really like OpenVPN since I have devices on platforms that are not OpenVPN-ready yet and I am too lazy to connect and disconnect my OpenVPN all the time.

Dean

There was a thread on this forum linked to cloning the now-closed Tunlr

wych

@DeanClinton said:
There was a thread on this forum linked to cloning the now-closed Tunlr

"If you're tech-savvy, you can create your own version of Tunlr. Here are some great starting points:
http://trick77.com/2014/03/01/tunlr-style-dns-unblocking-pandora-netflix-hulu-et-al/
https://github.com/corporate-gadfly/Tunlr-Clone"

http://tunlr.net/

zhuanyi

@NodeKid said:
https://mediahint.com/

I would prefer a hosted-by-myself version, but thanks though.

wych said: "If you're tech-savvy, you can create your own version of Tunlr. Here are some great starting points: http://trick77.com/2014/03/01/tunlr-style-dns-unblocking-pandora-netflix-hulu-et-al/ https://github.com/corporate-gadfly/Tunlr-Clone"

Exactly what I am looking for...except:

 Limitations

At the time of writing, this procedure does not work in at least the following situations:

    Any devices which do not support the use of SNI (Server Name Indication) during SSL 3.0 handshake, e.g.:
        Netflix on Chromecast, PlayStation, XBox, Nexus 7 FHD, some LG smart TVs, etc.

I actually want it to work on some of these stuff

pechspilz

Why bother, that's more expensive than the usual $3-5/month for a subscription since you need quite a few IP addresses for the non-SNI devices.

zhuanyi

pechspilz said: you need quite a few IP addresses for the non-SNI devices.

no way to get around that? why it would need multiple IPs? What if I just use it to connect a single device and that is only used when I am browsing netflix?

pechspilz

You've already quoted the reason why it won't work with a single IP.

zhuanyi

pechspilz said: You've already quoted the reason why it won't work with a single IP.

Let me rephrase...why does non-SNI requires individual IPs?