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;
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. |
Friday, September 7, 2007
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