My ISP requires the usage of their proxy but...

[Berryracer]

In the past, for me to get internet access, I had to set my proxy to:

proxy1.emirates.net.ae Port:8080

But since like 3 or 4 years ago, after they have upgraded their network to a Fiber Optic Network, even without putting any proxy in the browser internet connection settings, I can use the internet. Offcourse, accessing any restricted website like a porn site or so would still give meh this:

So that means the proxy is still working, but how come I am getting Internet Access even though I didn't enter their proxy anywhere in the settings?

Is is better to enter their proxy in the Internet Properties or leave things the way they are?

 

[RadiclDreamer]

They have moved to a transparent proxy vs. one you need to specify. This means the proxy now sits between you and the internet directly which while I hate the filtering aspect, makes things easier on the users.

 

[Berryracer]

They have moved to a transparent proxy vs. one you need to specify. This means the proxy now sits between you and the internet directly which while I hate the filtering aspect, makes things easier on the users.

ohh thanks a lot for that info!! I have just gotten off the phone with the uselsss tech support which when I asked this same question just put me on hold for more than 10 minutes then I gave up when I saw your reply!

cheers man

 

[JoeMcJoe]

That is awful that they do that, can you use a VPN to bypass the proxy?

 

[RadiclDreamer]

That is awful that they do that, can you use a VPN to bypass the proxy?

You have to be careful with this, while in some cases this can get you around the block, some countries have laws against this and can prosecute you

 

[OlafSicky]

That is awful that they do that, can you use a VPN to bypass the proxy?

I'm pretty sure that is a death penalty offense in Dubai.

 

[JackMDS]

It does Not matter what the words that appear in URL say, the Internet does not work on words, it works on IP numbers.

If your ISP by government decree (which is the practice in all Muslim country) wants to intercept your traffic it can always do it no matter what.

If One can bypass the ISPs, then no one will pay to any one to get connected.

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As for Capital punishment in UAE - thttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capital_punishment_in_the_United_Arab_Emirates

 

[paperwastage]

If your ISP by government decree (which is the practice in all Muslim country) wants to intercept your traffic it can always do it no matter what.

so I can't do ssh port-forwarding or openVPN (if I were stuck behind those ISPs)?

 

[Red Squirrel]

This sounds like a great place for some meshnet nodes to be put up.

The scary part is this kind of censorship is coming to America, and then they'll probably pressure Canada to do it too.

 

[RadiclDreamer]

so I can't do ssh port-forwarding or openVPN (if I were stuck behind those ISPs)?

You might be able to do this depending on the level of trouble the isp/government has gone through to prevent it. However, they can always see that you are passing a large amount of encrypted traffic and turn it over to law enforcement.

This is the law there, so you either deal with it or run the risk of paying fines, going to jail or worse.

 

[JackMDS]

This sounds like a great place for some meshnet nodes to be put up.

The scary part is this kind of censorship is coming to America, and then they'll probably pressure Canada to do it too.

Well there is away to deal with it.

Disconnect the USA (or any other country) from the Internet and allow only Inter country traffic.

In other words, there is always considerations from both side for every issue and choosing one sided "Mantra of the day" is never a solution.