Hi Folks,
I'm running into an annoying problem with my new ChromeCast 2015. I've got an Asus AC68U router which I created static routes for Google's DNS (8.8.8.8 / 8.8.4.4) that direct to unused IP addresses on my local network and set the routers DNS to point to UnBlock-US DNS (208.122.23.23 / 208.122.23.22). However, I seem to be getting a lot of "video is not available in your region" and "video is unable to play" errors from Netflix's.
Now I also have an old ChromeCast (dongle style) which I rooted (Team-Eureka's rom) in order to be able to set the DNS servers on it directly to UnBlock-US and it works flawlessly (abeit slower than the ChromeCast 2015 version). A video that generates an error (above) on the ChromeCast 2015, will play properly on the older ChromeCast.
I've changed the DNS entries to Google's DNS on my older ChromeCast to test the static routing is working (which it seems to). So the question is why is the New ChromeCast being such a pain in the butt, where as the older one works flawlessly? Am I missing something in my static routing?
Thanks for any thoughts or suggestions
(Xposted to Reddit /r/Chromecast)
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Hey Dude, add these two. It helped me out, it's worth a try. It's in german, but you should unterstand it.
IPv4-Netzwerk: 208.67.222.222
Subnetzmaske: 255.255.255.255
Gateway: yours
IPv4-Netzwerk: 209.244.0.0
Subnetzmaske: 255.255.255.248 (!)
Gateway: yours
michael08071984 said:
Hey Dude, add these two. It helped me out, it's worth a try. It's in german, but you should unterstand it.
IPv4-Netzwerk: 208.67.222.222
Subnetzmaske: 255.255.255.255
Gateway: yours
IPv4-Netzwerk: 209.244.0.0
Subnetzmaske: 255.255.255.248 (!)
Gateway: yours
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Thanks, I'll give it a shot. 208.67.222.222 is one of OpenDNS' addresses, but I don't recognize the 209.244.0.0 address. Either way I'll try 'em when I get home.
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Yeah i'dont understand theses IPs and the different Subnet too, but it worked. Since then it works great here at Germany. It works with Unlocator and unblock-us.
Well I created static routes as described above but the problem persists. ?
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Thats akward. What Router do you have? unblock-us dns is active at the router?
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That Tutorial is from me. It works also with unblock-us: https://support.unlocator.com/customer/portal/articles/1825859-how-to-block-google-dns-on-fritz-box
The router is an Asus AC68U and yes, that how-to on UnBlock-US is the one I followed. Like I say, if I set the original Chromecast to Google's DNS addresses and static route Google's DNS in the router it works as expected, its just the new Chromecast that seems to have a problem...
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Where to set "Use static IP" with Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 that comes with Android 3?
I believe older android devices had that option in settings->Wifi Settings->advance->Checkbox for "Use Static IP". I no more see it with Android 3 in Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1. Can someone help?
Thanks!
i was wondering about this too. Can't find it anywhere.
i just cancelled the password of the AP,tried connecting again,then i saw the option of setting static IP.
it's not the best solution though...
How about VPN setup support? I use one of the VPN services to access the likes of HULU or BBC. Will I be able to do it on Android 3.x?
galtom said:
How about VPN setup support? I use one of the VPN services to access the likes of HULU or BBC. Will I be able to do it on Android 3.x?
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Yes, the usual VPN settings section is there, with the same options as on my Nexus One:
PPTP
L2TP
L2TP/IPSec PSK
L2TP/IPSec CRT
Will I be forced to enter VPN password every time I want to connect or will "it" remember?
Hi to you all. I picked up the tab 10.1 today and I need to allocate a static address to this device. iAndroidFan posted a workaround of some kind but I can't replicate it. Can someone possibly post a step by step instruction to perform this simple(?) task.
thanks in advance
Rob
maybe this will help(?): http://www.xoomforums.com/forum/mot...help/5382-how-manually-assign-ip-address.html
HTH
PS: I don't own an android device yet, just googled...
Go to Wifi setting and where you connected to the address. Press and hold your network...modify and choose satatic ip
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Galaxy tab 10.1 static IP
Getting closer! Thanks to the previous 2 posters. I can now access the menu and change IP to static, set DNS etc but I can't save these changes. When I hit <save> it simply reverts to DHCP.
What am I doing wrong here?
regards
Rob
It sounds to me like you're hitting a bug...
maybe someone with the same device/release can perform a similar test
Setting a static IP...Galaxy Tab 10.1 (P7510UEKF3)...Android 3.1 Kernel 2.6.36.3..
Try going to Settings\Wi Fi Settings\, wait util you network shows up, long press it until you get a new option to Modify Config (be patient)...scroll down (this is what got me banging my head for two days) ans change settings to static
or Google Xoom forums and in that search for 5382 :how to manually assign ip address)
rloc said:
Getting closer! Thanks to the previous 2 posters. I can now access the menu and change IP to static, set DNS etc but I can't save these changes. When I hit <save> it simply reverts to DHCP.
What am I doing wrong here?
regards
Rob
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Did you ever get a response to this or ever figure it out?! I am having major issues with intermittent wifi connection in my house. It doesn't seem to affect the tablet elsewhere. (Though, I've only had this tablet for 3 days!)
it is extremely frustrating to have this intermittent connection problem with wifi.
Thank you.
Is there a way I can set a static IP address for mobile data? Not just wifi
Is anyone aware of an app that I can install on my Nexus One, that when used in conjunction with a server app on a pc, will allow me to see the IP address's of my PC's on my phone. I realize this will most likely only work when my phone is on the same network.
The reason I ask is that I have an old laptop running Boxee hooked up to an old CRT TV(can't afford a newer LCD TV). This works fine for watching video's, but the image quality is such that trying to do anything else such as web browsing(Hulu) or system updates is damn near impossible. So if I have to do anything other than Boxee, I'm just going to VNC into the system. The problem is that the router does not allow for setting up static IP's, and it's not my router so I can't install DD-WRT on it, and it also has a habit of changing the client's IP address in the middle of a session. So if I could install a small server app on the PC that would broadcast it's current IP address, I could then easily pull it up on my phone.
Network Mapper by Ian Hawkins does what u want. And it doesnt need a server app.
Another option is to define a static IP without even involving the router. Just set the IP, gateway, netmask, and DNS servers on your boxee laptop manually, and it will continue to work even without the routers consent! The router isn't likely to be smart enough to actually map the addresses it handed out to the traffic it is routing, so it will just blindly pass the traffic.
Chances are, the router is set up to hand out addresses within a certain region - 192.168.1.100 to 192.168.1.150, or something like that. Most of the time, they will just forward all traffic that is in the entire 192.168.1.x range (or at least some reasonable subnet) What you can do is pick an address that won't be handed out by DHCP (192.168.1.2 or 192.168.1.250 or something), and set that manually on boxee. You'll be able to tell pretty quickly if it works! On the off-chance that the router DOES care, you can also try picking an address that is within the range of addresses being handed out, but on the upper end. Realistically, those almost never get used!
Static IP support on the router is nice because you don't have to do any configuration on the client, but if you're willing to put that configuration in (one time), you can get the same results. Worth trying out! That's what we all used to do before routers got fancy (and hacked) to include those cool features.
dyndns updater keeps it in sync and you can always log in online and see your ip address if your router has randomized it
Pc monitor gives you pretty much everything about the pc, including current external ip
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Se7enLC said:
Another option is to define a static IP without even involving the router. Just set the IP, gateway, netmask, and DNS servers on your boxee laptop manually, and it will continue to work even without the routers consent! The router isn't likely to be smart enough to actually map the addresses it handed out to the traffic it is routing, so it will just blindly pass the traffic.
Chances are, the router is set up to hand out addresses within a certain region - 192.168.1.100 to 192.168.1.150, or something like that. Most of the time, they will just forward all traffic that is in the entire 192.168.1.x range (or at least some reasonable subnet) What you can do is pick an address that won't be handed out by DHCP (192.168.1.2 or 192.168.1.250 or something), and set that manually on boxee. You'll be able to tell pretty quickly if it works! On the off-chance that the router DOES care, you can also try picking an address that is within the range of addresses being handed out, but on the upper end. Realistically, those almost never get used!
Static IP support on the router is nice because you don't have to do any configuration on the client, but if you're willing to put that configuration in (one time), you can get the same results. Worth trying out! That's what we all used to do before routers got fancy (and hacked) to include those cool features.
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Tried all that recently and it never worked properly.
zachary.hilliker said:
Pc monitor gives you pretty much everything about the pc, including current external ip
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This is perfect, thanks.
I only skimmed through the topic but try fing. It might help.
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maybe i'm stupid and cant find the setting but how is it possible this device does not have a static IP/dns setting? is there a way to set it up after rooting the device? i just got my NT today and this is a HUGE setback for me since my network is restricted to static IPs not DHCP. Network has 9 pcs/laptops, 6 phones, 3 VOiP, and 2 IPTV Devices. I was trying to get it on the network during initial setup and failed. googled and found a way to skip oobe. still didnt help me
TIA
m0000 said:
maybe i'm stupid and cant find the setting but how is it possible this device does not have a static IP/dns setting? is there a way to set it up after rooting the device? i just got my NT today and this is a HUGE setback for me since my network is restricted to static IPs not DHCP.
TIA
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Not that I know of. Setting a static IP means that the device will only work on that WiFi network and no other (unless it uses the same IP range and mask, AND you guarantee that your static IP will not duplicate another on other networks).
Now, you may be able to guarantee this, but I think you can see that the average consumer (many Nook owners are not computer savvy, let alone network savvy) can get into trouble with a capability like this.
Further, every WiFi router I've seen, has the capability of assigning a specific DHCP IP address to a specific device, based on the MAC address. I would be very surprised if your network can't be easily configured to do the same.
The feature DeanGibson mentioned is called "DHCP reservation" on most current routers, or "static DHCP" for DD-WRT. AFAIK, older routers may not have that feature. I don't recall it for old Netgear and Linksys firmwares, may be others.
If yours don't, suggest upgrading to a new router. Abovesaid feature has most of the benefits of static IP (eg port-forwarding) but without the client-side setup hassle.
so the simple answer is no lol
pretty much sol at this point.. means i will have to reconfig yrs of work
i still think it sad that this device doesn't allow mean to set my own ip.
thanks to the both of you for your input.
Try either of these apps and see if they work for you.
Wifi Static
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.farproc.wifi.statIc
IP Manager
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.monkelabs.ipmanager
THANK YOU!
e.mote said:
Try either of these apps and see if they work for you.
Wifi Static
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.farproc.wifi.statIc
IP Manager
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.monkelabs.ipmanager
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purrrrrrrfect
Wifi Static was zactly what i was looking for! THANK YOU!
Hello:
I live in Canada and don't get to enjoy the Hulu and HBO Go goodness. Total bummer. I would like to use my TF201 to watch this content - not desktop. It appears there are apps for PCs that do something with VPN or IP spoofing. But what options are available to Prime owners? I have DD-WRT flashed on my router so that might open some doors I'm not aware of.
Thanks.
I'm also in the same boat, if you get a good answer, would you pm me? Also if there is a solution I would suggest making the thread a sticky since there are probably lots of other Canadians looking for the same solution....
I use unblock-us here in europe with out any problem
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You could utilize the combination of http://www.cryptocloud.com and VPN on your transformer prime. Same as with a PC.
Other than that, probably some other apps out there that have the content. Hulu is pretty strict though, so VPN is probably the best option when you are out of the US.
rolodev said:
I use unblock-us here in europe with out any problem.
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Does HBO Go work without subscription?
DroidVPN works for US sites. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aed.droidvpn
It might onlybe a free trial though. Best setup would be VPN from router, no?
Catch-22.
If I use VPN for US websites, does that also prevent me from downloading torrents at the same time? That would suck.
I use unblock-us. It works great. I used to use VPN but it definitely slows you down. Because unblock-us just does DNS redirection, it runs at the full speed of your Internet connection. I'm not sure about HBO-Go, but unblock-us has a free trial so you can find out for yourself.
I have been using Unotelly for months and its an excellent service, I paid $19.99 for Gold Package 90 days and I can access netflix usa from uk, hulu from my PS3, PC, PRIME and Apple TV.
I would have posted the link but I can't as I have made less than 8 posts (stupid forum rule).
Just search for Unotelly in google.
Thanks. If I setup VPN in my router settings, do I have to make same changes to PC and Prime? Or will the router changes work for all?
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Hello:
I live in Canada and don't get to enjoy the Hulu and HBO Go goodness. Total bummer. I would like to use my TF201 to watch this content - not desktop. It appears there are apps for PCs that do something with VPN or IP spoofing. But what options are available to Prime owners? I have DD-WRT flashed on my router so that might open some doors I'm not aware of.
Thanks.
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Have you tried:
Orbot : tor proxy for andoid
Orbot offers three interfaces into the Tor network:
SOCKS 4A/5 proxy 127.0.0.1:9050
HTTP proxy 127.0.0.1:8118
Transparent proxying (on select devices)
More info:
https://www.torproject.org/docs/android.html.en
Its free..
What are you using to watch Hulu?
I get an unsupported device error from the app on my tf201.
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I use Witopia. Its a very good and inexpensive vpn service.
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houtx2 said:
I use Witopia. Its a very good and inexpensive vpn service.
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Thanks. Do you have VPN setup on all devices or just the tablet?
-lukin- said:
Thanks. Do you have VPN setup on all devices or just the tablet?
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Yes, phone (HTC Incredible) and tablet.
houtx2 said:
Yes, phone (HTC Incredible) and tablet.
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I guess I should have mentioned router too. I flashed DD-WRT recently and thought I could do one master VPN setup from there. However, the Prime doesn't allow for dynamic DNS, if I'm using static local IPs. So VPN must be setup on Prime as well, but router VPN should work with windows desktop if set to assign dynamic IP from router. Does that make sense?
Thanks
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I guess I should have mentioned router too. I flashed DD-WRT recently and thought I could do one master VPN setup from there. However, the Prime doesn't allow for dynamic DNS, if I'm using static local IPs. So VPN must be setup on Prime as well, but router VPN should work with windows desktop if set to assign dynamic IP from router. Does that make sense?
Thanks
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No special router setup for me. I should have mentioned, I use Witopia on my laptop too.
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Thanks. If I setup VPN in my router settings, do I have to make same changes to PC and Prime? Or will the router changes work for all?
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unblock-us uses some DNS tricks to get you access to US and UK content. I just set up my router to use the unblock-us DNS server and that propagates to all the devices in my home.
Away from home, I use DNS Changer to switch the DNS to unblock-us.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...GwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5lZGR5cGN6LmRuc2NoYW5nZXIiXQ..
When looking at VPN services you are bets off finding one that works at high speed so buffering is never an issue
Ive been using VPN Supplier (vpnsupplier com) past few months, seems to be fast enough.
Try going to www.1channel.ch or let me watch this.com
Today I bought GS3. Im trying to connect it with my home Wi-Fi router with DHCP. It accepts the key, sets "getting ip-address" for status and after 1 minute waiting it disconnects. If i look at the list of DHCP-Clients at my router, i see the following entry: android-aa086625ÿÿÿÿþÿÿÿ
Setting the IP-address to static solves the problem. Do you know why it doesnt work with dynamic?
Djablos said:
Today I bought GS3. Im trying to connect it with my home Wi-Fi router with DHCP. It accepts the key, sets "getting ip-address" for status and after 1 minute waiting it disconnects. If i look at the list of DHCP-Clients at my router, i see the following entry: android-aa086625ÿÿÿÿþÿÿÿ
Setting the IP-address to static solves the problem. Do you know why it doesnt work with dynamic?
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Im not sure mate,
I would asign it a static ip address anyway because its easier for if you set anything extra up later on which relies on inputting a defined address.
I had this same thing with my old netgear router and a nexus s. I resolved it the same way you have done.
How big is your DHCP pool? Is it a /24?
JD
JupiterdroidXDA said:
How big is your DHCP pool?
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To answer this question:
Screenshot
Djablos said:
To answer this question:
Screenshot
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Looking at that it seems that there is no reason why your phone should not be accepting a DHCP allocation.
Maybe the router and phone are just incompatible...
Have you tried with another router?
JD
I found out how to make my GS3 work with dynamic IP. As I supposed the problem was the host name mentioned above. It was probably too long for DHCP-server. After changing it with this app, connection worked trouble-free.
Maybe this info will be useful for someone