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[DRS]

When I try to reach the admin site on my ensim server from work, I get a blank page. I was told that the proxy server on our network at work is probably blocking the port.

I don't think that there is any chance that my workplace will open the port. Is there any other work around? My provider said that a change can be made to my server, but it will break the support contract.

I really need to be able to reach my server from work since I spend 12 hours a day there. Any help would be appreciated.

Thank you!
David

[MarkIL]

Bounce the port... If your work proxy allows you to access port 80 (you could also try 53,8080,21,20 and 443) then just redirect the port w/iptables or ipchains (google for it, I'm too tired).

[Toolz]

To avoid compromising your systems at work and getting in to trouble I suggest use a port forwarding proxy.

There's a few interesting leads off here:

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&i...=Google+Search

Or use a commerial one. With the demise of SafeWeb and the cost of Anonymizer you could take advantage of the free trials from OrangaTango.com

One I've used for accessing Control Panel and I strongly recommend is J Marshall's CGI Proxy. Using this installer you can be up and running in two minutes

http://www.xav.com/cgi-sys/cgiwrap/x...cgi?p=cgiproxy

I installed it on my own webspace to access my own Control Panel. Until then there was no way I could configure my site bacuse the national firewall was blocking the ports at that time.I

strongly advise that one you've got used to it you move it to a password protected folder in case others find it and start abusing it.

I also suggest you rename it (but you must keep the NPH prefix) in case your IS dept see it in the logs and find it suspicious!

And here's one which I think works

http://schematic.org/proxy.php

Oh, and to give credit to Mr Marshall - here's his site

http://www.jmarshall.com/tools/cgiproxy/