Home socks5: home network SOCKS5 proxy build tutorial

What's the point of having a socks5 proxy on your home network?

Recently, many friends asked whether the home broadband can engage in proxy, in fact, this matter is particularly real. For example, you have an old computer at home need remote maintenance, or want to use a tablet to directly access the study desktop file, this time socks5 proxy is like a home device to open an exclusive express channel. More secure than directly exposing the port, but also allows different devices to pass data between more favorable.

Take a real example: the old man next door used this method to stream the video from his home security camera to his unit computer to watch, without opening a port mapping or being warned by the operator. Here's the kicker--Choosing the right proxy IP service is especially critical, will show you how to pick it later.

Hands-on with family socks5

There are just three tools: an old computer/raspberry pi that can be turned on 24/7, a reliable proxy IP provider (like ipipgo), and an ssh client. Here's the kicker:Never use a free agent., tried a couple of free services before, either suddenly disconnected or stuck at PPT speed.

 Take Ubuntu as an example
sudo apt-get install dante-server
sudo nano /etc/danted.conf

 Configuration file key parameters
logoutput: /var/log/socks.log
internal: 192.168.1.100 port = 1080 here for the internal IP.
external: Proxy IP Use static IP provided by ipipgo.
method: username
user.privileged: root
user.notprivileged: nobody
client pass {
    from: 0.0.0.0/0 to: 0.0.0.0/0
    log: connect disconnect error
}

Note that the configuration file in the external field, here we need to use the proxy service provider to give the IP. test with ipipgo static residential IP, latency can be controlled within 50ms, much more stable than dynamic IP.

Proxy IP Selection Guide to Avoid Pitfalls

There are all sorts of agency services on the market, so let's teach you three tips to avoid the pitfalls:

Focus on the advantages of static residential IPs:

• Exclusive bandwidth without crowding
• IP address is fixed
• Support socks5 full protocol

QA Time: Mine clearance of frequently asked questions

Q：Why can't I connect after setting up the proxy?
A: First check the fire prevention, the novice is most likely to plant in this. Linux with thesudo ufw statusLook at the rules, Windows turn off its own fire prevention and try it.

Q: How to choose a package for watching videos with heavy traffic?
A: If you are a drama chaser, we suggest using ipipgo's Dynamic Residential Enterprise Edition, which is more cost-effective at $9.47/GB monthly traffic package. The measured 1080P video consumes about 1.2GB per hour.

Q: Can I use my home agent with my cell phone?
A: Use SocksDroid for Android and Shadowrocket for iOS, remember to choose username/password in the authentication method when setting up, don't be silly to fill in IP directly.

Why do you recommend ipipgo?

I've used 7 or 8 service providers, and I finally settled on ipipgo because of three main reasons:

1. The TK line is really fast, and the ping is steady at around 60 for evening rush hour games
2. The client comes with a speed test function, which can automatically select the optimal node
3. Customer service response is fast, the last midnight configuration problems actually have someone on duty!

Special mention of their customized services, do e-commerce friends need more than one country IP, customer service can be matched with an exclusive program, than directly buy packages to save 30% or so. However, if the ordinary household, directly choose static residential package is enough, remember to pay monthly do not pay yearly, first trial and then decide.

The last nagging sentence: proxy settings seem complex, in fact, follow the tutorial step by step, at most half an hour to get it done. The key is to choose the right service provider, don't be greedy and suffer big losses. Encounter jammed place, look more at the documentation provided by the service provider, really can not get directly to technical support, than their own toss to save time.