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First off, setting this up as a new post because I am referring to the general process of setting up a Proxy Server and getting any internet based program to run through it. I do not recommend you transmit sensative data through a public server, perhaps Bipolar or someone with more knowledge than myself can comment on the security issues and if there is a way to secure data going through a proxy.

1. Download and install Proxy Way, there is a free version that should meet most users needs. The program will allow you to access a proxy or locate public proxies.

2. Download and install SocksCap.

3. Run PW. To search for a public server, go to update proxy list and enter the URLs for pages which provide public server lists, these along with instructions are available under the help tab. If you have a private server you can go directly to 'proxy list' and hit the 'add' button at the bottom. Ensure that your proxy is capable of HTTP and HTTPS protocols. Next you need to goto service manager and add a service, directions are available in help tab. Start the service and ensure the green button at the top says 'proxy on'. Under proxy click connections and enable redirect services for whichever browser you use (help available). Once that is done, a quick way to check that you are going through the proxy is to open up your browser and go to google, if you on a server from Israel, for example, Google will appear in Hebrew and you will know your true 'country of origin' is being protected.

4. Start SC. Modify the setting as mentioned in the video on http://www.http-tunnel.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=116 except instead of localhost for server use 127.0.0.1 and port 81. The video goes on to show how to select the internet based program you want to through the proxy and how to run it.


That was just a quick primer, I am not an expert by any means and was able to figure this out pretty easily through the help documentation, hopefully this will at least speed up the process for you. I will try to help with any problems if you post them in this thread.

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Thanks!

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Thanks Bishop! I followed your instructions, got Google in a foreign language, started SocksCap and ran through the video.

Questions: Why port 81, and how can I verify that Party is seeing me from a different country? My web browser clearly does, but can I be sure about Party?

On a separate note, Party is still going to block you based on registered address once the bill is signed into law, yes? Do you have a foreign address for a new Party account lined up?

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Questions: Why port 81, and how can I verify that Party is seeing me from a different country? My web browser clearly does, but can I be sure about Party?

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If you are loading Party via sockscap it must be connecting through the proxy, I do not know hoe to verify this however. I also don't know why port 81 is used, that was the server/port listed in the instructions (not in the video tho).

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On a separate note, Party is still going to block you based on registered address once the bill is signed into law, yes? Do you have a foreign address for a new Party account lined up?

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I have already purchased a remailer service for $13/down ~$2 per piece of mail, not posting the name as I can not say they are reliable, you should do your own research there are plenty out there. Setting up an additional account shouldn't be a problem. You'll have to get a little creative with the funding, going on the trial and error approach there with a last resort being a quick cash from my affiliate with a withdrawal via check. I am still not entirely sure that all the work will be wrth it to run on the post-ban Party Poker but as this is my livelyhood so I have to keep my options open.

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I got everything kind of working, using a chinese proxy server google comes up in chinese, but only in IE. If i use firefox, it's still english with my normal Ip address. Is there anyway to set up proxy way so that everything you use, browsers and programs alike will see you from a different IP address? I know if I use IE it will, but that won't work if you need to download a program and go through that interface.
For example, to register for pokerstars you don't go to a webpage, but download the software, and register through that. If one place on my computer is showing an american IP address, then it won't let me register. (assuming they block registration from the USA). So, as mentioned, is there any way to set up proxyway so everything will see you from whatever proxy you are using, or does it only work for browser based sites.

Many thanks!

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You need to use a VPN or a SSH Proxy server, and make sure the SSH proxy is set up correctly.

check out findnot.com for a comercial solution. (thank abat for the info.)

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Many thanks, I will have to look into that in the next few days.

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Thanks Shroomy for the tip on findnot.com. I am on there site and they seem rather shady. Have you tried there services? Is this the new reality for the new "underground" poker scene that we have to deal with shady merchants in order to play our favorite game? Because I will if it works [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] Please advise.

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I was able to setup a proxy using the findnot internet secuirty suite. While using a proxy server in canada, UK, ect. I was able to sign up for poker sites that normally do not allow americans to sign up for. So looks like if you are searching for a commerical way to get around anything like that, the findnot software worked pretty well.
Tho at this point it looks like pokerstars will continue to allow americans to play, so for now I don't have much use for it [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

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I was able to setup a proxy using the findnot internet secuirty suite. While using a proxy server in canada, UK, ect. I was able to sign up for poker sites that normally do not allow americans to sign up for. So looks like if you are searching for a commerical way to get around anything like that, the findnot software worked pretty well.


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Did you attempt to log onto Party with the newly created account? Someone PM'd me they were having issues.

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Tho at this point it looks like pokerstars will continue to allow americans to play, so for now I don't have much use for it [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

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I don't have much use for my address in New Zealand either [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img].. but nice to know it'll be there when/if I need it.

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I was able to setup a proxy using the findnot internet secuirty suite. While using a proxy server in canada, UK, ect. I was able to sign up for poker sites that normally do not allow americans to sign up for. So looks like if you are searching for a commerical way to get around anything like that, the findnot software worked pretty well.
Tho at this point it looks like pokerstars will continue to allow americans to play, so for now I don't have much use for it [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

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I've talked to a fair number of people who have had neteller accounts permanently closed while using findnot. I think it is used for a lot of fraud.

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I think it is used for a lot of fraud.

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I LOL'd at this!! Consider the irony!! LOL

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I LOL'd at this!! Consider the irony!! LOL

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proper fraud

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Note on Party: I d/l'd it and installed (didn't bother trying to deposit...I hate that place) and checked the ports in use. While there were port 80 and 443 connections (which would be proxied) there were also other connections on a non-www port. This could be an issue if you're using party via a proxy and not a VPN since there's a strong chance that connection will still show them your real IP address.

Weather they care or not remains to be seen.

To verify yourself, the easiest way would be to download tcpview (free) and fire it up when you log on to party. If you see party's .exe connecting to any address besides the proxy you're using, then they would know your real IP.

Note this would only affect a proxied connection. If you're using a VPN or logging into a terminal server to play, then this would not be any concern as *all* traffic would appear to come from your remote VPN or TS service's IP.

Edit: I did NOT try running through a proxy so I didn't verify that the other port used isn't being proxied (sorry for the double negative). It'd be useful if someone currently set up on a proxy used tcpview and reported back. Thanks.

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Thanks Shroomy for the tip on findnot.com. I am on there site and they seem rather shady. Have you tried there services? Is this the new reality for the new "underground" poker scene that we have to deal with shady merchants in order to play our favorite game? Because I will if it works [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] Please advise.

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This is a very, very bad idea. Sharing public proxies with others who may be committing fraud is a good way to get your NETeller or poker accounts locked permanently.

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This is a very, very bad idea. Sharing public proxies with others who may be committing fraud is a good way to get your NETeller or poker accounts locked permanently.

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Ya geez your right I didnt think of that... [img]/images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img]

Seeing as how my Neteller is useless and all my poker accounts are permanently locked anyway I fail to see your point.

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This is a very, very bad idea. Sharing public proxies with others who may be committing fraud is a good way to get your NETeller or poker accounts locked permanently.

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Ya geez your right I didnt think of that... [img]/images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img]

Seeing as how my Neteller is useless and all my poker accounts are permanently locked anyway I fail to see your point.

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so what do you plan on using a public proxy for?

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Could someone let me know how to actually do this? Im happy to pay for a service

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Bump cause i want to know how and i'm sooooo computer illierate (and I can't spell either)

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yeah

Does anybody know?

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I'm confused as to what everybody is asking. The OP was instructions for setting up the proxy.

I believe there will be problems using a proxy for some sites, namely party since they use additional ports besides what is being proxied.

Running through a dedicated virtual server via VPN would be the best way to ensure your traffic appears to originate from another location. That process is:

1. Buy a dedicated, virtual server from a company offering such a service.
2. VPN to it.
3. Use the virtual machine's gateway as your gateway.

Done. All your traffic will be going through the virtual server.

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I'm confused as to what everybody is asking. The OP was instructions for setting up the proxy.

I believe there will be problems using a proxy for some sites, namely party since they use additional ports besides what is being proxied.

Running through a dedicated virtual server via VPN would be the best way to ensure your traffic appears to originate from another location. That process is:

1. Buy a dedicated, virtual server from a company offering such a service.
2. VPN to it.
3. Use the virtual machine's gateway as your gateway.

Done. All your traffic will be going through the virtual server.

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Can you dumb this down to a oh lets say a second grade level?

VPN? How would I use that other "virtual machine" as a gateway or is that what's in the OP post?

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Can you dumb this down to a oh lets say a second grade level?

VPN? How would I use that other "virtual machine" as a gateway or is that what's in the OP post?

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Not sure how to explain it simply with specifics. There are many methods of establishing a VPN and it will depend on what operating system is running on the virtual server and what VPN client you will be using.

Chances are wherever you buy/host your virtual server can set you up with on that has a VPN server enabled, and they'd likely have a "howto page" for downloading a VPN client. Just tell them you want a dedicated virtual server with a VPN server, and they'll be able to go over your options.

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Can you dumb this down to a oh lets say a second grade level?

VPN? How would I use that other "virtual machine" as a gateway or is that what's in the OP post?

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Not sure how to explain it simply with specifics. There are many methods of establishing a VPN and it will depend on what operating system is running on the virtual server and what VPN client you will be using.

Chances are wherever you buy/host your virtual server can set you up with on that has a VPN server enabled, and they'd likely have a "howto page" for downloading a VPN client. Just tell them you want a dedicated virtual server with a VPN server, and they'll be able to go over your options.

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Price wise can you give a ball park figure?

Also maybe this will work.

I go to canada and get wireless broandband internet for my laptop, and come back to the states.

In party's eyes it will look like im playing in Canada correct?

Thank you so much

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Also maybe this will work.

I go to canada and get wireless broandband internet for my laptop, and come back to the states.


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That won't work unless you're right accross the border and are hitting a canadian access point. If you were referring to wireless data service through cellular networks, that'd also not work.

I am researching solutions and options to make things easy for the non-compugeek types. If anyone wants to help out or is willing to try things we come up with, please PM me and we'll go from there.

This topic (in this thread and others as well as in private conversations) has changed directions many times so I'd rather take it "underground" instead of creating a technical thread that hits 20 pages and becomes insanely difficult to follow...not to mention I basically hijacked Bish's thread.

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Did anyone ever work out how to do this? Come on guys!!

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Its just not trivial, Bishop did about the best you can do with his original post.

You cant just list out a simple instructions.
It depends on if you own the proxy, if you are using a public proxy (bad idea) if you are using VPN or SSH etc.

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Listen Im willing to pay a reasonable amount for it and I want it to be safe -- that is all. Could anyone tell me my best bet?

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Listen Im willing to pay a reasonable amount for it and I want it to be safe -- that is all. Could anyone tell me my best bet?

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while proxies will forward all *web* traffic, party will connect via non-web ports. See PM's I sent for possible solutions....and PM me if you haven't gotten one from me and want more info.