11-16-2011, 12:19 AM | #1 |
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VPN in Fire settings?
I will be using my Kindle Fire overseas and would like access to Amazon's prime features, such as streaming videos. I don't think i will be able to do that without using a VPN from USA.
Can someone who actually has a Kindle verify as to whether there is a way to connect through a VPN with the Fire? |
11-18-2011, 09:32 AM | #2 |
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bump. Could someone please reply to this? Just skim the connection settings or whatever, and see if you can find anything that could possibly be used to connect to a VPN
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11-18-2011, 10:31 AM | #3 |
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VPN requires client software which is almost certainly not present on the Fire. The only solution is probably router-based VPN where you get a router that acts as a VPN client so that any wireless client connected to it uses the VPN.
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11-18-2011, 11:12 AM | #4 |
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*Please, does anyone actually know the answer to this?
I need to start trying to connect also. |
11-18-2011, 12:58 PM | #5 |
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Kindle Fire doesn't support VPN. Your options are:
1) using a router-based VPN 2) rooting it and hacking the VPN in (I'm sure that it can be done, but I don't have specific instructions for it) |
11-19-2011, 01:14 PM | #6 |
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**CAUTION: You need to really really be careful, read the instructions over and over again and go slowly if you are not sure of what to do:
Okay, my *excellent* VPN provider has confirmed the following: "Amazon will prevent any attempt to establish a VPN connection on Kindle Fire. However, you can use a VPN enabled router to trick Fire. In order to configure your router for HMA Pro VPN, you need to flash it with DD-WRT firmware. You can check if your router supports this @ http://www.dd-wrt.com/site/support/router-database How to install the DD-WRT firmare: http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Installation." AGAIN - I'm definitely going to go slowly here, as if you mess up, you will BRICK your router! |
11-29-2011, 10:11 AM | #7 | |
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I have my DDWRT router VPN connected but still unable to get it work for Kindle. It is strange that when I check my ip-address in PC with cable connected to router, it shows a US location. However, in Fire or other Wifi devices, it still showing my Hong Kong ip-address.
my setting are: Router(1) PPPoE to ISP Router(2) VPN to a US VPN server Fire Wifi connected to Router(2) .... this shows Hong Kong ip location PC cable connected to Router(2) .... this shows a US ip location Anyone succesfully connect the Kindle via VPN?? Quote:
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12-02-2011, 11:43 AM | #8 |
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Do you have a Macbook Pro running Lion that has VPN? and...
Do you have the ability to connect your Macbook to a "wired" internet connection using a network cable? If so, you can turn your MacBook Pro's AirPort into a Wifi Hotspot, where every device connected to the Hotspot would go through the VPN. I do this now in China, where I can connect my iPhone to Twitter and Facebook without using VPN configuration on the iPhone. So, based on what I know, I figure I can still use my Kindle Fire overseas. Last edited by radiator; 12-02-2011 at 11:54 AM. |
12-09-2011, 12:56 AM | #9 |
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nope, any way i can do this with a PC?
Or, is there a way to turn my iPhone 4 into a hotspot that uses the Wifi router and not the 3G connection? Then I could turn VPN on in my iphone |
12-09-2011, 01:26 AM | #10 |
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You will need to change the wireless settings to Static and then modify the DNS settings. I have done this successfully. Try unblock-us.com Works a treat and you dont need to touch your router. I now run my PC and Iconia and Fire on these settings and there is no degradation to speed.
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12-19-2011, 09:11 PM | #11 |
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kindle fire vpn
i have a US vpn option set up on my network through a dedicated ddwrt router. i am told that this broadcasts a "US" wifi signal and all devices will be regarding as accessing a US network. i haven't set up a kindle yet *under the tree...) but i spoke to the firm that supplied the router and they say kindle works with it. haven't got around the US credit card problem yet mind you but i gatherecan buy gift card from non US amazon site and and redeem it on US site ?
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01-01-2012, 07:20 PM | #13 | |
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Got prime video working on my Kindle Fire in the UK
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I tried hacking my router and using hide my ass.com but the fire did not like it even though my Mac works fine. After many frustrating days and wasted cash I came across these guys; http://www.unblock-us.com/ It works an absolute treat and is super simple to setup on the Kindle Fire. I used the free trial and immediately bought a years subscription. The only drawback is that you need to manually input your il address and dns settings as their service works by a clever dns server trick. This is definitely the way to go. I will try setiing my whole network dns to point to their dns servers later so I can switch the kindle back to using dhcp but till then it works perfectly. :-) Undoubtedly the best solution. |
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