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Re: VPN and proxy server
Hi Jim,
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John Nye wrote:
> > I want to access things like BBCiplayer and TVCatchup when in
Spain so I
> > thought proxy server. I know that I could buy into a service,
but it
> would
> > be nice to do it on the cheap so would it be possible to setup a
proxy
> > server on my LAN in Wales? If so is there any software that is
> recommended,
> > and any pointers as to setup instructions would be great -J
> >
> Jim Noble replied:
>
> You realise you'll be limited by the upstream speed of the two
> connections, which, if they're not symmetric, will be significantly
> slower than the downstream speed...?
>
> Jim
>
> ------------------------------------
> I guess streaming could be a problem (depending on what size of buffer
> these services allow). But just to be able to use the iPlayer
download
> facility would be a real bonus.
>
Just need to know whether a proxy server at the other end of a VPN would
work and what would be the best software to try.
John
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