[arch-general] shh SOCKS proxy

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On 07/20/11 at 12:46pm, Paul Gideon Dann wrote:
> On Wednesday 20 Jul 2011 08:41:43 Daniel Hilst Selli wrote:
> > I trying to set a ssh proxy.. For tests matter I'm using my local
> > desktop, as I can change sshd configurations all in one place
> > 
> > I do this:
> > http://pastebin.com/g26A9imj
> > 
> > Then set my firefox proxy to localhost on port 8080 (all protocols)
> > and checked the SOCK5 buttom selected.
> > 
> > Once I enter www.google.com on firefox and it justs show me a blank page
> 
> In the Firefox proxy settings, you'll need to ensure that none of the rows 
> except for SOCKS is configured.  Firefox is trying to connect to your SOCKS 
> server as if it were an HTTP proxy, and failing.
> 
> I ran into this myself the first time I did it :)
> 
> Paul

I would like to add, for quick tests, cURL is far more convenient:

    curl --head --proxy socks5h://localhost:22 http://example.com

You may also want to add the --verbose or --trace-ascii options.