BajaNomad - Hulu & Netflix in the Baja

Hulu & Netflix in the Baja

karenintx - 1-6-2011 at 08:39 AM

As requested by BajaBlanca & Baja.Desert.Rat

My disclaimer was in the other post..."this is the hubby's department" but after interviewing him and taking "careful notes", I believe I may have learned something!

Things That Need To Be Done.

1. Best to have 2 mbps from your Internet provider. We have Infinitum from Tel-Mex...would assume so does every one.
2. Order a "VPN" subscription which will show your computers "IP" address is in the USA and not in Mexico. This is what allows you to watch Hulu & Netflix.
3. Set up a Hulu Netflix account.

How We Have Ours Set-Up

1. We have a Toshiba Notebook computer set-up next to the TV with HDMI cable running from it to the TV. The computer sits on one of those "computer cooling pads" just so it does not over heat. I believe it is only flat screen TV's that have this connection not the old TV's...I could be wrong about this.

How To Play Hulu & Netflix

1. Log-in to your "VPN" account. Now your "IP" address shows your are in a USA city which is required by Hulu & Netflix.
2. Now log-in to your Hulu or Netflix account. Voila...you are now watching some of your favorite shows and movies.

After during his research the hubby chose "Strong VPN" http://www.strongvpn.com/ He also learned by using a "VPN" it adds an additional layer of protection. Example: it provides "Security for Hotspot Wireless Access Users" and prevents hackers from being able to see what you are doing on your computer.

Strong VPN offers a seven day free trail, while Hulu and Netflix offered a 30 day free trail. You are required to provide a credit card but at the end of the free trail if you do not want the service you just call to cancel and your money is refunded.

As much as I would like to take credit for this (VPN info)...I read about it on the Baja Western Onion a while back. That info was not as detailed but after I showed it to the hubby...who is a lot smarter then me when it comes to computer things, he started doing his research which lead to what we have now.

Hope I explained it well enough.

[Edited on 1-6-2011 by karenintx]

meme - 1-6-2011 at 09:04 AM

Now we need to know what a VPN account is please?

karenintx - 1-6-2011 at 09:14 AM

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Originally posted by meme
Now we need to know what a VPN account is please?

Virtual Private Network...you can to go to the website provided in the post. It will explain things better. Also you can "google" VPN.

[Edited on 1-6-2011 by karenintx]

meme - 1-6-2011 at 09:22 AM

Opps missed that link to VPN--Thank you.

bill erhardt - 1-6-2011 at 10:48 AM

Karen.....My daughter is visiting from the States and we were discussing yesterday how nice it would be to access Netflix on line. Thanks. It sounds like the hurdles are minimal.....

karenintx - 1-6-2011 at 10:59 AM

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Originally posted by bill erhardt
Karen.....My daughter is visiting from the States and we were discussing yesterday how nice it would be to access Netflix on line. Thanks. It sounds like the hurdles are minimal.....

Well that's if you are not "computer challenged" like me! However...I am trainable. I have learned how to: Turn-on, log-in and surf the topics. There are some great documentaries on the Baja we are enjoying.

BAJA.DESERT.RAT - 1-6-2011 at 12:47 PM

Hola karenintx,

i thank you for the instructions and forwarded to my wife as i am also computer impaired.

THANK YOU AGAIN,

BIEN SALUD, DA RAT

karenintx - 1-6-2011 at 01:13 PM

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Originally posted by BAJA.DESERT.RAT
Hola karenintx,

forwarded to my wife as i am also computer impaired.

THANK YOU AGAIN,

BIEN SALUD, DA RAT

I love it...I knew there was a reason I liked you!

twogringos - 1-7-2011 at 07:56 AM

I tried GoTrusted VPN, but Hulu detected it was a proxy and said to reconnect without the proxy. It may only be a matter to time before the providers discover and block the IP of your VPN.

Bajajorge - 1-7-2011 at 10:13 AM

I think the Netflix thing was discussed a couple of months ago. Can't remember if it was this forum or another Baja group, CRS, but it was found that Netflix won't send to Internet Providers outside the USA. I think. :?:

BajaBlanca - 1-7-2011 at 11:36 AM

KARENINTX that was really REALLY nice of you to e xplain in such detail.

Now all I have to do is convince the hubby ... any pointers on that ???? :lol:

toneart - 1-7-2011 at 11:39 AM

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Originally posted by BajaBlanca
KARENINTX that was really REALLY nice of you to e xplain in such detail.

Now all I have to do is convince the hubby ... any pointers on that ???? :lol:

Women can always "have their way with men", Blanca.

karenintx - 1-8-2011 at 07:04 AM

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Originally posted by Bajajorge
but it was found that Netflix won't send to Internet Providers outside the USA. I think. :?:

This is why you have to subscrib to a "VPN" service. Once you sign-in to that account...your computer now has an "IP" address in the USA. All I know is..."it works". We watched "Bottle Shock" last night...a movie for wine drinkers.

Blanca...how about one of those gifts "to him but for you"!

TwoGringos...how long was it before you received your messesge of "connect without the proxy"?

We plan to enjoy it while it last...along with all of our friends that ask if they can come watch a movie with us.

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[Edited on 1-8-2011 by karenintx]

twogringos - 1-8-2011 at 07:23 AM

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Originally posted by karenintx

TwoGringos...how long was it before you received your message of "connect without the proxy"?

Immediately upon trying to start a download. Clearly they had previously determined that the IP was a proxy. I think one would need a private VPN as traffic to a public one would soon be noticed.

Woooosh - 1-8-2011 at 10:33 AM

I've had no luck masking my baja IP to get Hulu or netflix to work either. They alwayy seem to detect the masking and refuse access.

karenintx - 1-8-2011 at 11:07 AM

This is the website we have subscribed to.
http://strongvpn.com/

In the top right hand corner is the customer log-in box. After logging-in you are now on their USA "IP address". This is what "Hulu/Netflix" sees and allows you to watch they programs.

If I go to Hulu/Netflix without logging-in through http://strongvpn.com/ I too get a message:
Sorry, currently our video library can only be streamed from within the United States

Netflix CEO Hastings sets eyes on global expansion

bill erhardt - 1-8-2011 at 11:59 AM

From the Washington Post this morning:
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/posttech/2011/01/las_vegas_...

Skipjack Joe - 1-8-2011 at 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by BajaBlanca
KARENINTX that was really REALLY nice of you to e xplain in such detail.

Now all I have to do is convince the hubby ... any pointers on that ???? :lol:

Suggested reading: Lysistrata . If she could end the Pelopponesian War your goals are certainly achievable.

Lysistrata

irenemm - 1-8-2011 at 05:30 PM

thank you karen I am going to try this for sure.