Proxy server software ??? - DPChallenge Forums

04/30/2013 10:57:18 AM · #1

My brother is a Habs fan, but lives in the USA. He wants to watch playoff hockey on a Canadian network, because American announcers are clueless.

I want to set up a proxy server on my PC for him.

Any suggestions on software?

1. Lightweight, easy on system resources.
2. Windows 7 Home.
3. A way to ensure only my brother is able to use the PC as a proxy.

Dudski

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

04/30/2013 11:02:04 AM · #2

Media Hint, best add-on in existence

https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/media-hint/

I use it for Pandora from Canada and from what it says, "This extension allows you to enjoy The Fun Stuff from any country!"...

sets up in about 2 seconds

eta: mis-read your original post, didn't see that you wanted to do a proxy from your computer. either way, if he's looking to stream from a canadian website than media hint should do the trick

Message edited by author 2013-04-30 15:07:37.

Olympus 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro

04/30/2013 11:16:46 AM · #3

Originally posted by Dudski:

That makes more sense, and I don't have to lift a finger.

Ann

Olympus OM-D E-M1

04/30/2013 11:29:32 AM · #4

Despite the fact that I don't know what a Hab is...I think your brother wants to watch streaming video through a Canadian proxy, right?

I'm pretty sure your home internet won't have enough outbound bandwidth to proxy streaming video. If you have business class internet, you might be able to run a proxy server. None of the free proxy servers on the internet are going to have enough bandwidth either. You might be able to find a paid proxy site and stream through that. My company's net nanny blocks all of that stuff so I can't help from work...but googling Canada proxy server might get you what you want.

Dudski

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

04/30/2013 11:34:45 AM · #5

Originally posted by Ann:

Despite the fact that I don't know what a Hab is...

love it

GO HABS GO!

davesharman

Canon EOS-50D

Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

04/30/2013 11:47:21 AM · #6

Habs would be a reference to the Montreal Canadiens NHL hockey team.

04/30/2013 11:56:50 AM · #7

Originally posted by Ann:

I have 30mbps down / 2mbps up. My brother lives in the sticks, ans so only has 2mbps down. He's aware of what he needs, specs-wise, to view the stream. He's much more tech-savvy than I.

04/30/2013 11:57:46 AM · #8

Originally posted by Dudski:

Originally posted by Ann:
Despite the fact that I don't know what a Hab is...

love it

GO HABS GO!

I'm a Leafs fan.... :-(

04/30/2013 11:59:38 AM · #9

I sent him the media-hint link that Dudski posted. It would be a much more elegant solution if it works for him.

bohemka

Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX Aspherical DG HSM for Nikon

04/30/2013 03:03:08 PM · #10

Originally posted by Strikeslip:

My brother is a Habs fan, but lives in the USA. He wants to watch playoff hockey on a Canadian network, because American announcers are clueless.

The Canadian and former NHL players that announce in the US are clueless? Come on. It's because he lives in the wrong market, isn't it.

FromDaRock

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM Lens

04/30/2013 03:09:56 PM · #11

Originally posted by Strikeslip:

Originally posted by Dudski:

Originally posted by Ann:
Despite the fact that I don't know what a Hab is...

love it

GO HABS GO!

I'm a Leafs fan.... :-(

So you finally get to watch playoff hockey this year 8-0

05/01/2013 06:11:20 AM · #12

Originally posted by Dudski:

My brother tried it last night:
"i don't think it worked last night... some bitch voice just kept saying, "this feature is not currently available", and that's it... so... i don't know if that means i'm getting blocked, or if they were having issues... :/"

Dudski

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

05/01/2013 10:49:27 AM · #13

oh well, worth a try.

I know it works for us Canadians to be able to access stuff like Pandora and Netflix US etc.

bohemka

Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX Aspherical DG HSM for Nikon

05/01/2013 11:02:36 AM · #14

When I lived in Germany I would use firstrow and other similar sites to watch international sports not televised there. It was really hit or miss, but it worked often enough. Can't predict the broadcasters, normally there are a few to choose from though.

05/01/2013 11:16:23 AM · #15

I'll get it set up through my PC at home. FreeProxy will probably be good enough.

bohemka

Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX Aspherical DG HSM for Nikon

05/01/2013 04:38:15 PM · #16

Originally posted by Strikeslip:

Originally posted by Dudski:

Originally posted by Ann:
Despite the fact that I don't know what a Hab is...

love it

GO HABS GO!

I'm a Leafs fan.... :-(

Ouch. I heard the post ring from here on that fourth goal.

But no bad blood here, my friend. I'm a Rangers fan.

05/01/2013 05:40:17 PM · #17

Originally posted by bohemka:

Originally posted by Strikeslip:

Originally posted by Dudski:

Originally posted by Ann:
Despite the fact that I don't know what a Hab is...

love it

GO HABS GO!

I'm a Leafs fan.... :-(

Ouch. I heard the post ring from here on that fourth goal.

But no bad blood here, my friend. I'm a Rangers fan.

It makes me sick. It's a curse. :-(

Got the proxy set up, running, & bro is testing it out. Turns out he just wanted to make sure he didn't miss any games that weren't broadcast in the USA, not as dramatic as I made it out to be. But of course I'm a drama queen, as you all know.

Message edited by author 2013-05-01 21:40:36.

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

05/02/2013 05:18:25 AM · #18

FreeProxy works like a charm for him.

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

05/02/2013 10:01:40 AM · #19

Originally posted by Strikeslip:

FreeProxy works like a charm for him.

You better hope your post doesn't prove a curse instead ... AFAIK Murphy's Law transcends international boundaries ... :-(