unblockus settings - no idea where to put them

[SunilV]

Hi there,
I've just bought the 7800n and it's working fine. However, I'm using unblockus to watch netflix on my PS3 which is having issues. The issues are down to the way that sony / netflix have changed how they connect.

I've got some advice from unblockus now, but I have no idea how to implement either of the options - can someone help where in the settings I should be doing this - and if you could advise which is the easiest option for this particular router.

Many thanks.

Method One - Application Blocking
Make sure you have our 2 main DNSs setup in your router. They are; 208.122.23.23 & 208.122.23.22. If you have a 3rd space for DNS entry then enter 184.106.242.193.
Go to “Access Restrictions” or something along the lines of application blocking. The idea is to block the DNS protocol on a specific MAC address. You will need to create a new policy here.
Set the policy name to something like blockdns.
Enter the MAC address of your PS3.
Block DNS on port 53 on both UDP and TCP.
Save settings.
Follow the PS3 instructions below.
Method Two - Static Routing
Here we will be adjusting the routing table on the router/modem.
Make sure our DNS is setup in your router
Go to advanced routing or find where you can setup a static route.
Create a new route called dns1.
Destination IP: 8.8.8.8
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.255 or 255.255.255.252
Gateway: Any valid local IP other than the router itself.
Interface: LAN & Wireless
Save & Continue
Repeat steps 3 to 7 for the IPs of 208.67.222.222 and 209.244.0.3.
Follow the PS3 instructions below.

[tinytim]

I'm no expert in this but looking at option 2 then that'll be Configuration -> Advanced -> Static Route.

From there it looks straightforward.

[billion_fan]

Hi there,
I've just bought the 7800n and it's working fine. However, I'm using unblockus to watch netflix on my PS3 which is having issues. The issues are down to the way that sony / netflix have changed how they connect.

I've got some advice from unblockus now, but I have no idea how to implement either of the options - can someone help where in the settings I should be doing this - and if you could advise which is the easiest option for this particular router.

Many thanks.

Method One - Application Blocking
Make sure you have our 2 main DNSs setup in your router. They are; 208.122.23.23 & 208.122.23.22. If you have a 3rd space for DNS entry then enter 184.106.242.193.
Go to “Access Restrictions” or something along the lines of application blocking. The idea is to block the DNS protocol on a specific MAC address. You will need to create a new policy here.
Set the policy name to something like blockdns.
Enter the MAC address of your PS3.
Block DNS on port 53 on both UDP and TCP.
Save settings.
Follow the PS3 instructions below.
Method Two - Static Routing
Here we will be adjusting the routing table on the router/modem.
Make sure our DNS is setup in your router
Go to advanced routing or find where you can setup a static route.
Create a new route called dns1.
Destination IP: 8.8.8.8
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.255 or 255.255.255.252
Gateway: Any valid local IP other than the router itself.
Interface: LAN & Wireless
Save & Continue
Repeat steps 3 to 7 for the IPs of 208.67.222.222 and 209.244.0.3.
Follow the PS3 instructions below.

Try setting up a packet filtering rule to block the DNS request.

In the internal IP address section you enter your PS3 IP address, action = drop, type incoming/outgoing (setup two rules one for outgoing and the other for incoming) internal port = 53, external port left blank.

Also make sure on the WAN page, that your DNS server are set to 208.122.23.23 & 208.122.23.22.

But if you do this, this will block your PS3 from accessing the DNS server and it might not be able to browse the internet.

[SunilV]

Sorry guys - you're talking to a complete newbie when it comes to this sort of stuff.

Tried advice no 1 first - config - advanced - static route

left it IPV4, put 8.8.8.8 in destination box, put http://192.168.1.250 in gateway, interface as ADSL...
get this warning box:
Destination / Prefix Length : Invalid.

so, no go there for the mo.

advice number 2 - can you let me know where is the internal ip address section is - will give this a try and let you know how I get on.

thanks for your help and patience!

[billion_fan]

Sorry guys - you're talking to a complete newbie when it comes to this sort of stuff.

Tried advice no 1 first - config - advanced - static route

left it IPV4, put 8.8.8.8 in destination box, put http://192.168.1.250 in gateway, interface as ADSL...
get this warning box:
Destination / Prefix Length : Invalid.

so, no go there for the mo.

advice number 2 - can you let me know where is the internal ip address section is - will give this a try and let you know how I get on.

thanks for your help and patience!

For advise number 2 - it should be listed under 'Advanced >> Configuration >> Firewall >> Packet Filter'

Here you can follow the steps I recommended. You can find the internal IP address by checking your PS3 network settings, it should be something like 192.168.1.xxx

Thanks