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Allan · Post by **Allan** » Tue 08 Nov 2011 10:15

Nigel wrote:Is there an easy answer to this...

I have a Humax box which will now allow you to receive iplayer etc on your TV via an ethernet connection to your broadband router....freebox in my case...whilst iplayer seems to load it does not let the programs to play on the TV....says there is a problem as I assume that iplayer can see an ISP out of UK....clearly the broadband needs to arrive at the TV via a UK proxy....eg iportal.....can the Humax box bet setup in this way...or indeed any other advise on the topic

You are correct, you need a VPN on your PC, such as i-Portal and then route your Humax through the PC. The mechanism will depend on your system but look up Internet connection sharing - and you should find what you need.

carol sheridan · Post by **carol sheridan** » Tue 08 Nov 2011 23:23

I am a technophobe but I find it easy to get all UK TV and radio programmes on my Humax Freesat box with iPortal. I found Expat Shield quite confusing.

Nigel · Post by **Nigel** » Wed 09 Nov 2011 15:30

Carol...please let me know how you have connected you Humax box to the net...thanks

Marguerite & Steve · Post by **Marguerite & Steve** » Wed 09 Nov 2011 16:06

I am watching www.tvcatchup.com on my Mac while my dish is disconnected due to workmen working, don't ask me how it works, hubby set it up.

Sue · Post by **Sue** » Wed 09 Nov 2011 16:51

You must have got a UK ISP address because I cant use it "I am not in UK".

Marguerite & Steve · Post by **Marguerite & Steve** » Wed 09 Nov 2011 17:56

Sue wrote:You must have got a UK ISP address because I cant use it "I am not in UK".

Just asked hubby, yes got UK ISP address through, http://www.my-expat-network.co.uk

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