hayden Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 I'm looking for a browser that will allow me to bypass an intercepting proxy on my university internet. i've tried anonymous browsing websites but they are all blocked, would an anonymous explorer stored on my usb work any better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFMF Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Was it just my imagination or did Opera have a web browser that let you use it without installing the web browser? I'm not sure if that would help in any way - i have no idea how university/school blocking software works. Probably just like a firewall - in which case you'll need some kind of proxy. Although i have never used any of those. Sorry i can't be of more help, i'm sure others will offer much more detail than i can :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bones2097 Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 fire fox works without an install.... or you can copy the program files straight to ur usb! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TetsuoShima Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Dependig on how well they've configured their service, their is no way to get around it without using an encrypted connection, even in such case they can stop it if they wish. I'm assuming your uni acts as your isp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megalith Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 ^^ if the server is blocking certain types of packets then theres not a lot that can be done. What can you do with this server? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilander72 Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Have you tried to using an external proxy? No proxy (direct connection): You <---> Uni IP filter <-|filter blocks|-> Blocked IP External proxy (indirect connection, you're not connected to a blocked IP, the external proxy is): You <---> Uni IP filter <-|filter doesn't block|-> Unblocked external proxy <-|no filter|-> Blocked IP They still might be able to block you (by blocking your proxy's IP). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flicky1991 Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 That's complicated. Would it help me if I wanted to access NiteSciFi from a school computer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megalith Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 i presume that when hayden says anonymous browsing websites he is referring to external proxy sites. my guess the server is blocking http packets would need to know what can be done by the server before making this assumption tho. if the uni browser allows only certain uni related sites then the uni server is blocking all traffic except that which it specifically allows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilander72 Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 i presume that when hayden says anonymous browsing websites he is referring to external proxy sites. my guess the server is blocking http packets would need to know what can be done by the server before making this assumption tho. if the uni browser allows only certain uni related sites then the uni server is blocking all traffic except that which it specifically allows. I that case it would be difficult to circumvent the blocking. :( Is the Uni Internet connection free? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amnot Borg Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 what no one has mentioned yet is if they are blocking things on purpose, they will be monitoring it to make sure no one tries funny stuff. it might only be a log of ports being accessed or something but they will watch for users doing things outside university code. :o oops, suddenly you have NO internet access at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFMF Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 what no one has mentioned yet is if they are blocking things on purpose, they will be monitoring it to make sure no one tries funny stuff. it might only be a log of ports being accessed or something but they will watch for users doing things outside university code. :o oops, suddenly you have NO internet access at all. If you think of all the users in a uni using a computer - i don't think the logs are looked at that often, and probably only when there is a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amnot Borg Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 probably depends on how active/well maintained the IT department is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megalith Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 The easiest way to do this is simply to block any http access to all sites except the ones included in a list, usually when such a system is in place (and a lot of businesses use this nowadays) theres a link to the it department so if you need to use a site they can add it to the list of accepts (after visiting it first to validate its appropriateness). The reason why this form of aggressive blocking has been employed is that it is now the responsibility of the computer owner to ensure no illegal activities (torrents porn etc) are being carried out on there property. In reality however the IT depatment have unlimited access and download said illegal things onto property that they do not own on a regular basis, if you want access befriend someone in the IT department lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amnot Borg Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 true, an ACL controls all access. write it properly and you get only to where the owner wants you to go. hospitals use it to control online access to their network and their online sites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayden Posted May 29, 2007 Author Share Posted May 29, 2007 Yeah its free net, they provide wireless and then like a ton a computer areas on campus, ive managed to get around the most part using a CGI Proxy, but i would still rather something that would work 100%, would mozilla work.. seeming i dont have a laptop i deal with they're computers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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