HowTo use a Sony Dash outside USA

Knowledge is power, but power doesn’t mean you should be a jerk, or do anything illegal. Knowing how to pick a lock doesn’t make you a thief. Consider this post educational, or a proof-of-concept intellectual exercise.

I. Requirements:

1. Hardware

a. A Notebook

Check if You WLAN device is supported:
http://connectify.me/docs/supportedcards.html

2. Software

a. Windows 7

32Bit and 64Bit is supported

Starter Edition will not work

II. Setup:

1. Windows 7 - TheFreeVPN

a. Download The Free VPN by WSC

http://thefreevpn.com

Alternative Download

http://download.cnet.com/Free-VPN/3000-2092_4-11124333.html

b. Install FreeVPN

c. Connect to a US server

d. Test the connection:

http://www.pandora.com
If it shows no restriction warning, it is working.

2. Windows 7 - Connectify

a. Download Connectify

http://connectify.me

b. Install Connectify

c. Setup Connectify

Wireless hotspot

Internet Connection Sharing = FreeVPN

3. Sony Dash

a. Start Your Dash

b. Connect to Your Connectify Hotspot

Update:
Sony Lifts Geographic Restrictions on Dash