University network will not allow me to use custom DNS, other options?

[haz_pro]

Hey guys,

Trying to watch US netflix at university, how ever the option I have used in the past of using a US DNS unfortunately isn't working.

I assume that my university network has been set up to not allow custom DNS addresses to be used.

Is there any other options?

Thanks in advance.

 

[KIA]

VPN if you're watching it on a PC.

 

[haz_pro]

Thanks for the reply. Any recommendations of a VPN to use?

I am researching at the moment but a lot of the websites are blocked.

 

[PistolPete]

More than has a exit point in the US, a UK one may not work if it's restricted to the US only.

 

[haz_pro]

More than has a exit point in the US, a UK one may not work if it's restricted to the US only.

I searched for them, just just found the insurance company. I assume this is not the company you meant? lol

 

[Saul]

I searched for them, just just found the insurance company. I assume this is not the company you meant? lol

He means you need a VPN company that has servers in the US, not "More than, the VPN company, has exit points in the US"

 

[Illusion]

There are various ways to do this. I imagine your parents have an Internet connection back home so you could set up a VPN back there and just forward your DNS traffic over it. This is probably the cheapest option if you have the necessary kit / knowledge.

Otherwise as mentioned you could look for a VPN service or rent a cheapo Virtual Private Server and tunnel your DNS traffic through that. You can probably get a VPS for ~£5 a month however this seems silly when Netflix is only £6.

 

[PistolPete]

LOL - Sorry, I do not know why I started that message with "more than"

I meant to start it "Choose one that...."

 

[KIA]

http://hidemyass.com/vpn/
http://strongvpn.com/
https://www.privatetunnel.com/