P2P and SOCKS
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#include "../disclaimers/standard/technical_ignorance.h"I have a (mostly) peer-to-peer application that uses windows sockets to communicate with a server and also has it's own web server to serve up information to other peers. This all works perfectly until users put themselves behind a firewall/router/etc. As far as I understand (see disclaimer above), a user can use a SOCKS 4/5 proxy server to gain access to the outside world for this kind of application, but the P2P application needs to be SOCKS compliant.- Is this true?
If so, what do I need to do to make my application SOCKS compliant?2. Do I need to make any changes to the server application?
Your help, assistance and guidance would be gratefully received. Derek Lakin. Try the Code Store for instant integrated access to an online repository of .NET components. The great thing about being a slayer: is kicking ass is comfort food. Buffy Salamander Software Ltd.
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#include "../disclaimers/standard/technical_ignorance.h"I have a (mostly) peer-to-peer application that uses windows sockets to communicate with a server and also has it's own web server to serve up information to other peers. This all works perfectly until users put themselves behind a firewall/router/etc. As far as I understand (see disclaimer above), a user can use a SOCKS 4/5 proxy server to gain access to the outside world for this kind of application, but the P2P application needs to be SOCKS compliant.- Is this true?
If so, what do I need to do to make my application SOCKS compliant?2. Do I need to make any changes to the server application?
Your help, assistance and guidance would be gratefully received. Derek Lakin. Try the Code Store for instant integrated access to an online repository of .NET components. The great thing about being a slayer: is kicking ass is comfort food. Buffy Salamander Software Ltd.
:laugh: Sorry, I can't really help much, but I had to give you a 5 just for your disclaimer :-D
Ryan
"Punctuality is only a virtue for those who aren't smart enough to think of good excuses for being late" John Nichol "Point Of Impact"
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:laugh: Sorry, I can't really help much, but I had to give you a 5 just for your disclaimer :-D
Ryan
"Punctuality is only a virtue for those who aren't smart enough to think of good excuses for being late" John Nichol "Point Of Impact"
Ryan Binns wrote: Sorry, I can't really help much, but I had to give you a 5 just for your disclaimer Thanks :cool: Derek Lakin. Try the Code Store for instant integrated access to an online repository of .NET components. The great thing about being a slayer: is kicking ass is comfort food. Buffy Salamander Software Ltd.