For Telkom IndiHome users

[Markit]

Johnny all of your points are undoubtedly true but I simply don't give a rosy rat's ass if google or SetupVPN or any other online content provider sell my data or in any other way monetize my life. I have addblockers and popup blockers and all the other shit that goes right along with accepting the "dark side" and making my net presence fecking problem and money free.

I'm often astonished when I see other people's PCs what crap they have to wade through simply because they don't know how to fight against it. So anyone wanting advice on how to live free and add undisturbed feel free to ask.

Oh and I never, ever use a VPN to watch porn, ever!

 

[runaS]

Hi,

just wanted to share some things I do at home:


1. How to block Indihome/Speedy ad injection (on your computer)

Edit your hosts file (https://www.howtogeek.com/howto/27350/beginner-geek-how-to-edit-your-hosts-file/)

# Block iklan Telkom Indihome
# Source: http://www.kangsunu.web.id/2016/05/cara-memblokir-iklan-inject-telkom.html
127.0.0.1 cfs.u-ad.info
127.0.0.1 u-ad.info
127.0.0.1 cfs2.uzone.id
127.0.0.1 uzone.id
127.0.0.1 v3.mercusuar.uzone.id
127.0.0.1 mercusuar.uzone.id

This will tell your computer to access your own computer instead of Telkom's servers serving the ads.
Optionally you can setup a local HTTP server to listen to any hostname for quicker cleaner responses.


2. Change the DNS server configuration in the router

I change the DNS server address to Google's DNS or OpenDNS to prevent Telkom from manipulating DNS resolution:

Google
8.8.8.8
8.8.4.4

https://developers.google.com/speed/public-dns/

OR

OpenDNS
208.67.222.222
208.67.220.220
https://www.opendns.com/setupguide/

3. How to watch Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, etc.

Most public VPN services don't work anymore (I had IpVanish), so I setup a VPN server outside of Indonesia and connect to it when watching streaming services:

You need a family member or friend living outside of Indonesia who is willing to share their Internet connection or rent a server.

VPN SERVER

Case 1: Their router can act as a VPN server (most ASUS, TP-Link, NetGear routers do)

- Setup their VPN server, open a hole in their firewall and enable your VPN client to connect from WAN to their VPN server

Case 2: They don't have a router that can act as a VPN server

- Purchase a Raspberry Pi and set it up as a VPN server, connect it to their network
- Open a hole in their firewall and enable your VPN client to connect from WAN to their VPN server

Case 3: Rent a server and setup a VPN Server

- Netflix, Hulu: Most server hosting IP addresses are blocked, so you better find a local unknown one
- Netflix, Hulu: Amazon (AWS) EC2 is blocked

VIEWERS / CLIENTS

Case 1: Phones and tablets

Setup VPN and connect to your VPN server when watching Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, etc

Case 2: Android + OpenVPN

You can setup Android to use VPN for certain apps only to prevent all traffic going through the VPN server. For example setup Netflix only to use VPN

Case 3: Watch from TV, FireTV, Chromecast, Apple TV, etc.

As TV's usually don't have any VPN clients, you can setup a gateway that routes all traffic through your VPN connection.
There are hundreds of ways to set it up, here is how I do it:

- Buy a Raspberry Pi, configure it to be a VPN client and keep it connected to the VPN server
- Setup the Raspberry Pi to become a Gateway (pass-through traffic)
- Configure your TV, etc. to use your custom gateway (use the IP of your Raspberry Pi)

With an IndiHome/Biznet 10Mbit connection (Location: Sanur) I am most of the time able to watch Netflix from 2 different devices (using FireTV sticks) simultaneously while streaming Youtube on another device.


4. How to watch foreign TV

I am not a fan of Indonesian TV so here is how I watch foreign TV:

- You need a family member or friend living outside of Indonesia who is willing to share their Internet connection.
- Buy a Slingbox (http://www.slingbox.com/) and connect it to your family or friends network
- Optional: Buy a TV tuner with recorder and connect it to your Slingbox to remotely record your favorite program
- Install a Slingbox client on your device and enjoy

Works with IndiHome/Biznet 10MBit in Sanur

 

[JohnnyCool]

Johnny all of your points are undoubtedly true but I simply don't give a rosy rat's ass if google or SetupVPN or any other online content provider sell my data or in any other way monetize my life. I have addblockers and popup blockers and all the other shit that goes right along with accepting the "dark side" and making my net presence fecking problem and money free.

I'm often astonished when I see other people's PCs what crap they have to wade through simply because they don't know how to fight against it. So anyone wanting advice on how to live free and add undisturbed feel free to ask.

Oh and I never, ever use a VPN to watch porn, ever!

Aw shucks, Markit
You almost make me WannaCry

 

[runaS]

Meanwhile "2. Change the DNS server configuration in the router" doesn't seem to have any effect anymore according to another thread: "
Telkom DNS woes - looking for a fix
"

 

[JohnnyCool]

Hi runaS
Looking back over your post, I think some things you mention might be too much work for an average user. And some don’t work.
For example, most people wouldn’t have a clue how to edit their “host file” (or even how to find and change/save it properly).
Recommending people buy a Raspberry Pi might send them off to a cake shop. Sure, even children can put one together but it takes time and a learning curve to get through.
Having said all that, I’d be very interested to see your system in action, if possible. (I live in Sanur, too.) Send me a PM if you have time.

 

[runaS]

Hi johnnyCool,

Thanks for your comment, for average Joe it might be too much, I agree. Even with a technical background I wasted a lot of time and money to get it all set up ...
Which part do you think doesn't work? It seems like I am not yet allowed to send a PM, if you send me one I might be able to reply ...

 

[Rayrayzaray]

I am only a part timer up Markits way in Jasri so only have a Tri sim modem which i load up when needed . Had no problem streaming my Oz Netflix when I'm there but paid for express vpn would not load at all . Will a indihome account help with access to my oz foxtel account or don't bother as i dont need a home phone there ?

 

[spicyayam]

Does Foxtel have a streaming service? If so, you would probably need to get a VPN with an Australian IP for it to work. I noticed there is a Australian tv plugin for Kodi which should give access to Australian content. Haven't tried it yet though, but it looks interesting.

Indihome is Telkom's fiber service. There is no telephone line required. They have a tv/internet/phone combo package which I think is good value and does include the Australia Network channel, which plays AFL games.

 

[JohnnyCool]

I am only a part timer up Markits way in Jasri so only have a Tri sim modem which i load up when needed . Had no problem streaming my Oz Netflix when I'm there but paid for express vpn would not load at all . Will a indihome account help with access to my oz foxtel account or don't bother as i dont need a home phone there ?

I don’t understand how your Tri sim modem could do that in the first place. Were you using a smartphone or laptop? If a smartphone, was it Android or Apple?
Express VPN shouldn’t have carked it. How many servers does it have in Oz and which one were you trying to use?
One strange thing for me with my VPN is it has a bunch of servers in Sydney and only two in Melbourne. Sometimes when I try to pull up ABC i-view, some of the Sydney servers don’t work but the Melbourne ones do. And some of the Sydney ones do, too, but it’s trial and error.
If you Tri modem’s in a smartphone, IndiHome might be a better option running off a laptop or PC.

Or, you could arm yourself with a bunch of cheese and drop in on Markit.

 

[Rayrayzaray]

I don’t understand how your Tri sim modem could do that in the first place. Were you using a smartphone or laptop? If a smartphone, was it Android or Apple?
Express VPN shouldn’t have carked it. How many servers does it have in Oz and which one were you trying to use?
One strange thing for me with my VPN is it has a bunch of servers in Sydney and only two in Melbourne. Sometimes when I try to pull up ABC i-view, some of the Sydney servers don’t work but the Melbourne ones do. And some of the Sydney ones do, too, but it’s trial and error.
If you Tri modem’s in a smartphone, IndiHome might be a better option running off a laptop or PC.

Or, you could arm yourself with a bunch of cheese and drop in on Markit.

It's actually a a cellular wi-fi router . I have my Netflix app on my Samsung phone which I smart view to the TV ( I could load it through the smart TV I presume) .
Streams really well . When I tried to connect to express app took to long to load so gave up yet when down south could connect easily .
Spicyayam may be right with the Foxtel as they have just started a streaming service but if indihome was a cost effective alternative for a part timer would rather go for that .
As for the cheese , would probably be gone before I staggered along the beach !