
American Netflix on any device without VPN or site-wide DNS changes - using pfSsense
It seems like everyone is finding ways to watch American Netflix content. While it is easy with one of many plugins on the computer, it gets harder on devices such as iPad or PS3 and even more so on Chromecast with its hard-coded google DNS. Some people will also want a solution for the home router, covering all devices at once. The most common fix is to get a VPN. Usable from the computer, iPad, Chromecast or a sufficiently advanced router, a VPN routes your traffic through a server in the US. The main drawback is speed. Most VPN providers are over-subscribed and, in general, it will be hard to get Super HD streaming - at least with any stability and on more than one device. You will also want to separate your other browsing traffic from the VPN to avoid the speed loss, and avoid having all websites think you are from the US. All in all, a solution with drawbacks. ...