Configure Internet Explorer

Now we have to configure Internet Explorer at work to use a SOCKS proxy server. First, at school/work, go to http://www.whatismyip.com . Write down the number. This is your IP address WITHOUT your shunnel enabled. In Internet Explorer; Open the Tools menu, then click Internet Options. Click the Connections tab, then click LAN Settings. Check "Use a proxy server ...", then click the Advanced button. If "Use the same proxy for all protocols" is checked, uncheck it. Delete anything from the "Proxy address to use" and "Port" boxes. On the Socks line, enter "127.0.0.1" for the address, and "8080" for the Port. Click OK a couple times, then close Internet Explorer and restart it. First go to http://www.whatismyip.com again. If everything worked correctly, the page should have changed to show your HOME IP address, NOT your work IP address. If it shows your home IP Address, congratulation, your surfing the web securely and privately from work. If your intent is to access MySpace, and MySpace was blocked before, try it now.

Configuring other applications to use the private connection

Most applications that access the Internet can be configure to use the shunnel. For it to work, they have to support a SOCKS 4 or SOCKS 5 proxy connection. Instant messaging programs like AIM, ICQ, Yahoo IM, and mIRC all support this. Setup is different for all application, but the settings will be the same. You want to configure the application to use a SOCKS 4 or SOCKS 5 proxy server, Host should be 127.0.0.1, and Port should be 8080.