VPN "ISSUE" ON LIBREELEC

[paolo]

I installed vpn manager on libreelec side of new T8 -S V2 BOX and set up my Private internet access vpn account no problem.
Although I get "connected to vpn" message on boot up my local ip address is showing on system info.
I cannot ice films site so I don't think I am being connected to vpn, anyone able to help?
By the way, I have PIA also installed on Kodi Krypton 17.1 on laptop running windows 10 and am able to see vpn address that I am connected to with icefilms working fine.

 

[Nigelar]

Have a read of this thread

https://droidboxforums.com/threads/vpn-manager-with-openvpn-on-libreelec-7-0-2.8374/

 

[paolo]

Hi Nigelar Zamoided version is the one I have installed.
I have same problem on android side of box, I have PIA app installed on Kodi Krypton and again local address is showing.
I have checked with" whats my ip address" on google app and it is showing vpn address location so am a bit miffed why its not working on android/libreelec side.

 

[angela]

Hi, Try doing a speed test in Android/LibreELEC that will show you what ip address and server you using, also from the browser or goggle app on your box do a DNS leak test that will show you your ip address your using and if you are leaking.

For Icefilms update Eldorado's repo then update Icefilms to version 1.99.71

 

[paolo]

Hi Angela, done all above as advised but still no luck. Vpn address is showing when testing on browser both for speed and leak test. I have a samsung tablet running android 4.4.4 .PIA vpn and ice film is running fine on tablet with Krypton Jarvis 16.1
Anyone else having vpn issues on marshmallow 6?

 

[paolo]

Can someone please confirm if they have PRIVATE INTERNET ACCESS vpn account and if it running ok on their droidbox ?

 

[sean99]

Yes I have pia running on my db T8s plus on the LibreElec side. Watching man u v swansea now with it

 

[sean99]

Zomboided repo enabled and opened/ services/ install VPN Manager for OpenVPN/ pess c on your remote and go into its settings/ VPN Configuration/ set pia as vpn provider entering your user and pass below then press ok/ VPN Connections/ First VPN connection(optionally used to auto connect during boot) needs to be pressed and choose a server. Am in nw england and use UK London (UDP) you do not have to be using another countries server as all you need to do is mask your own ip addy. Press ok/ ok and it connects on libreelec boot every time giving you a visual connection status in the process.

 

[paolo]

Hi sean99, many thanks for answering.
I have set up exactly as you have posted above and all working as should be, but how come I see see my local ip address when I check -system- info.
Which ip address do you see on your kodi settings?

 

[sean99]

Yes my vm ip addy is there in system info but am still connected to a london server. Install the 1 channel tk norris repo from fusion and try a movie, if it plays that means your vpn is working as the 1 channel is blocked in the uk.

 

[sean99]

@paolo go into open vpn settings/ monitor/ scroll down to/ display ip, location and service provider in vpn cycle notification/ enable/ press ok. Reboot your box and it will show you what your ip address is when your vpn connects and it will be a different 1 to your isp addy in system- info

 

[paolo]

Hi mate, yes 1 channel is working so vpn is connected.
What an idiot I am, I wrongly presumed there was an error as my local ip address was still showing on kodi settings.
Thanks everyone for your patience!