VPN openelec set up

[barnesy91]

Hi guys,

Hope everyones good!

Just after some help with setting up my vpn, I've tried a few different trials, and all work fine on my windows computer, but can't get them set up on openelec.

It keeps saying input/output error, And then sometimes it says cannot conenct to host.

As i've said I know these are definitely working, as I can connect to them fine on my windows laptop.

Appreciate the support.

Thanks

[foz]

Hi guys,

Hope everyones good!

Just after some help with setting up my vpn, I've tried a few different trials, and all work fine on my windows computer, but can't get them set up on openelec.

It keeps saying input/output error, And then sometimes it says cannot conenct to host.

As i've said I know these are definitely working, as I can connect to them fine on my windows laptop.

Appreciate the support.

Thanks

go with PIA Vpn Cheap and works across most platforms inc openelec windows android etc
(I managed to get this working in openelec , but know there is an addon made using myfiles)
install metalketle repo
then install openelec vpn addon
enjoy

[barnesy91]

go with PIA Vpn Cheap and works across most platforms inc openelec windows android etc
(I managed to get this working in openelec , but know there is an addon made using myfiles)
install metalketle repo
then install openelec vpn addon
enjoy

Thanks very much for that mate, I'll check it out.

Another question, Not sure if possible or not.

Is there a way I can maybe write a script that will force connect the vpn when an add on is run?

Example-When a user wants to watch NBC, Is there a way I can get the vpn to auto connect when they click on the NBC add on?

The only reason I ask is that some of the people who I give boxes too, aren't very tech savvy and don't want to explain to them that they need to manually connect to the vpn etc, and don't want it running all the time due to speed restrictions from it.

Thanks

[barnesy91]

Has anyone managed to get purevpn to work on openelec? Did some googling and can't find much.

I want go go for them over PIA as they have an Indian server for star sports.

[barnesy91]

Ok so i bought a purevpn account, Works fine no problems at all on my windows laptop.

Now the problem, Getting it to work on my openelec m8.

Here's the steps i've taken;

1-Go to Openelec settings/Network/Add a new vpn connection

2-Vpn type-PPTP
Network name-India (For use of the Indian server)
VPN server-in1.purevpn.net
Username-XXXXXX (The username provided by my provider, Not the one used to log in to their website)
Password-xxxxxx (As above)
VPN DNS domain-vpn (Left as default)
Advance settings left alone.

3.Save and go to connections list, My connection is there.

4-Click on said connection, click connect

Error message;

Network error-Operation aborted

I'm going to try openvpn now and see if i can get that working.

But in the meantime, can anybody see any issues? Or give me some guidance?

Thanks


Tried openvpn, No success on that either, It just says WAIT next to it when i open the add on after trying to connect, and my ip address has stayed the same.

[barnesy91]

Anybody any ideas please? Really struggling to get it to work.

Thank you

[foz]

Anybody any ideas please? Really struggling to get it to work.

Thank you

You need to put the server details in via ftp or send them to metalkettle to include into the addon
foz

[barnesy91]

You need to put the server details in via ftp or send them to metalkettle to include into the addon
foz

Which directory do I ftp them into? I put them under;

/storage/.config/vpn-config

[foz]

Which directory do I ftp them into? I put them under;

/storage/.config/vpn-config

yes
you will also need a text file and certificate
I would suggest download the pia-openelec from metalkettles repo
then ftp in and change to your requirements
I have asked him to add the info for you let you know anyproblems
foz

[barnesy91]

yes
you will also need a text file and certificate
I would suggest download the pia-openelec from metalkettles repo
then ftp in and change to your requirements
I have asked him to add the info for you let you know anyproblems
foz

Yeah i've got the ca.crt, pass.txt (with my credentials in) the .opvn file, and also my wdc.key.

I will try the Pia-openelec add on, and edit the files with my details, I'll let you know how i get on.

Thanks mate, appreciate the support.

[barnesy91]

Argh, Thought I had it then!

I set it up using the PIA add on, Took one of the config files, and put in the details for my Purevpn server.

For a while it looked promising, it started trying to connect and then said

"Network error-did not receive a reply, possible causes include the remote app"

Here's my config file;

[global]
Name = US


[provider_openvpn]
Type = openvpn
Name = US-NY
Host = ny1-ovpn.purevpn.net 53
OpenVPN.CACert = /storage/.config/vpn-config/ca.crt
Domain = vpn
advanced = 1
OpenVPN.CompLZO = 1
OpenVPN.AuthUserPass = /storage/.config/vpn-config/pass.txt

Nothing wrong with that is there? I've tried with and without the port number at the end of the host.

[foz]

I've asked metal kettle to add this VPN info for you, please be patient
i don't have an account to test sorry
took me an afternoon to work out how it all went with correct user and pass
foz

[barnesy91]

I managed to get it working Foz! Thanks for your help mate.

I followed this config file set up;

[global]
Name = VYPRVPN BELGIUM

[provider_pptp]
Type = pptp
Name = VYPRVPN BELGIUM
Host = be1.vpn.goldenfrog.com
PPTP.User = [email protected]
PPTP.Password = password
Domain = vpn
advanced = 1
PPPD.RequirMPPE128 = 0
PPPD.RefuseCHAP = 1
PPPD.RequirMPPE = 1
PPPD.RefusePAP = 1
PPPD.RefuseEAP = 1
PPPD.RequirMPPEStateful = 0