Problem: Sometimes you find yourself behind a firewall (at work or at school) and would like to be able to get out and hit a web page, send email, or maybe log onto a server somewhere, but the firewall won't let you. If only you were at home (or some other place) where you had a good internet connection...
Solution: At home (or wherever you have a machine that is online) run REALsox. The default port is 1080 and can be changed as needed to work with your firewall. The password is set to "x", which is the default socks4 password. Leave it this way unless you need to specify a different password. Click (listen) and your proxy is up and running.
You will need to consult your internet browser, emailer, etc., as to how to configure them for SOCKS4 usage. Most will simply have a spot to enter the IP of your proxy. Enter the IP of the machine running REALsox. If you are using a port other than the default 1080, you will need to specify this also. If the software does not have a spot to type in the port number, type your address and add a colon and the port number. Example: 134.161.1.11:1234 would be for IP address 134.161.1.11 on port 1234.
Note! Anyone that knows you are running a SOCKS4 proxy on your IP can use it! I do not recommend telling anyone you are running it unless necessary. It could be consitered a security risk, not because anyone can access your system with it, but because they can access other places and your IP will be stamped on the packets. Don't run this at work etc., with out permision from your I.T. administrator.
This program was made with REALbasic, and tested to compile well under all 2.0 developer's releases. If you have any problems, feel free to email me and I'll do what I can to help you.
This program is public domain. You may use it in any way you wish, without restrictions or limitations. User assumes all responsibility for the results of running this program. Handle with care, shake well before using.
