←back to thread

Using the Internet without IPv4 connectivity

(jamesmcm.github.io)
296 points jmillikin | 3 comments | 29 Jun 25 08:23 UTC | HN request time: 0.001s | source
Show context
thexa4 ◴[29 Jun 25 09:17 UTC] No.44411517[source]▶
If anyone else runs into this, it's very easy to set up an ssh proxy: ssh -D 8080 user@hostname

Once that connection is set up, point your browser to use localhost:8080 as a socks proxy.

replies(2): >>44411597 #>>44413139 #
1. daneel_w ◴[29 Jun 25 09:32 UTC] No.44411597[source]▶
I was just about to offer the same advice. It's a far simpler solution to a temporary problem - and equally, a permanent tool for the times when you want to proxy.

Don't forget that this function needs "AllowTcpForwarding" to be enabled in your sshd_config.

replies(1): >>44411638 #
2. czbd ◴[29 Jun 25 09:38 UTC] No.44411638[source]▶
And I just managed to offer the same advice, then upon posting discovered I'd been beaten lol.

This simple solution versus the article reminds me of McIlroy and Knuth: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=35915169

replies(1): >>44413003 #
3. appreciatorBus ◴[29 Jun 25 13:32 UTC] No.44413003[source]▶
That was an amazing read, thank you!