How to set the proxy IP of ROS soft route? Graphic tutorials and common problem solving

Hey, when it comes to ROS (RouterOS) this thing, engaged in the network of friends is certainly not unfamiliar, the function is really powerful, but the configuration interface for newcomers, but also really enough to drink a pot. Today, we do not pull far, on the special nagging how to ROS in the head, the us from theipipgoThe quality proxy IPs that you get there are assigned to you, so that the entire LAN equipment can take the proxy channel in a scientific and stable way.

Why do we need to use proxy IP, this we do not say much, do the data, engaged in the operation of the understand. The key is to be stable, fast and not easily recognized. ipipgo's proxy IPs, especially their static residential IPs, are a real home network resource with unmatched purity, especially suitable for scenarios that require long-term stable connections. Here we go!

Preparation: don't rush, get your stuff together first

Sharpen your knives, you need to have these ready before you configure them:

1. a soft router with the ROS system already installed: This is the most basic, just don't make the version too old.

2. A reliable proxy IP service provider account: Here I highly recommendipipgoThe key is that it is stable like an old bull, and I use it myself very smoothly. You go to their official website to register an account, buy the kind of packages billed by traffic, flexible.

3. your proxy IP connection information: Get the server address, port, username, and password for the SOCKS5 or HTTP proxy from the ipipgo backend. Write it down in a little notebook and knock it in later.

Detailed steps for setting up a proxy client in ROS.

The core idea of setting up a proxy in ROS is to turn it into a "proxy client" so that traffic from the intranet can be forwarded to the proxy server through it. Here we use the SOCKS5 protocol as an example, because it is compatible.

Step 1: Login to WinBox and create a proxy connection

Connect to your ROS router with WinBox. In the left menu bar find the IP -> Web ProxyNote that you are not using its caching capabilities here, but its "upstream proxy" capabilities. Note that you are not using its caching capabilities here, but its "upstream proxy" capabilities.

Make sure that Web Proxy itself is turned on: click on the 'Web Proxy' tab and check 'Enable'.

Step 2: Configure the upstream proxy (this is key!)

Tap on the 'Access' tab and then click on the button next to 'Upstream Proxy'.

In the pop-up window, tap that blue '+' sign to add a new upstream proxy rule.

The parameters here, fill them in against the information you get in the ipipgo backend:

• Address: Fill in the proxy server domain name or IP address given to you by ipipgo.
• Port: Fill in the corresponding port number.
• Authentication: Select 'basic' or 'digest' if ipipgo's proxy requires a username and password.

Once you've filled it out, don't just click OK, but also click on the 'Authentication' tab and fill in your username and password here. This way, ROS will be able to successfully login to ipipgo's proxy server.

Step 3: Set up proxy access rules (let the traffic go through the proxy)

Go back to the 'Access' tab and click the button next to 'Direct Access'. This is where you define which traffic goes directly and which goes through the proxy. For testing purposes, we can start with a simple rule: make all traffic go through the proxy.

Add a new rule, leave 'Dst. Host' blank and select 'proxy' for 'Action'.

Attention: The production environment can not be set up so, you have to according to the target site to fine control, or domestic sites also around a circle abroad, slow death you. Here is just a demonstration.

Step 4: Configure the LAN client

Now, you need to tell your computer or other device that the gateway (which is this ROS router) provides proxy services.

In your computer's network settings, find the proxy settings and select "Manually set up a proxy":

• proxy server address: Fill in the intranet IP address of your ROS soft router, such as 192.168.88.1.
• ports: Fill in the port of ROS Web Proxy, the default is 8080.

Save the settings. Now, your computer's HTTP/HTTPS traffic will be sent to ROS first, and then ROS will send it to the Internet through ipipgo's proxy IP.

Advanced Play: More Comprehensive Proxies with the SOCKS5 Protocol

The above is an HTTP proxy, mainly for web browsing, but if you want all programs (e.g. games, specific software) to use it, then you need SOCKS5. If you want all programs (e.g. games, specific software) to be able to use proxies, then you need to use SOCKS5. ROS does not have a direct SOCKS5 client, but it can be implemented with a little bit of "fiddling", e.g. calling the SOCKS5 client utility with a script, or using Policy ROS does not have a direct SOCKS5 client, but it can be implemented with a little "tinkering", such as using scripts to call the SOCKS5 client tool, or using Policy Routing with IP rules, which is a little more complicated, and will be discussed in a separate article next time.

A few pitfalls you may encounter (QA time)

Q1：Why can't I get on the Internet after I finish the configuration? Or is it particularly slow?

A: The odds are that something is wrong in these areas:
– Wrong proxy information: Ports, passwords, one letter at a time, especially case.
– ipipgo's IP repository is not ideal for the region you are testing inThis is the time to reflect the advantages of ipipgo, their static residential IP support accurate to the city level positioning, you can change in the background to your target server close to, or better network quality of the regional nodes to try.
– The ROS firewall is in the way.: Check the ROS firewall rules to see if inbound connections to port 8080 are disabled.

Q2: I want to let only certain websites go through the proxy, such as specific data collection targets, what should I do?

A: This is where ROS is powerful. Go back to the 'Direct Access' list from earlier. You can create multiple rules:
- Rule 1:Dst. Host Fill in `.baidu.com`.Action Select `direct` (Let Baidu connect directly).
- Rule 2:Dst. Host Leave blank.Action Select `proxy` (all others go to proxy).
ROS will match rules from top to bottom, so put the specific rule up front.

Q3: Which one should I choose, ipipgo's static residential agent or dynamic residential agent?

A: It depends on your business scenario:
– ipipgo static residential proxy: IP is fixed for a long time. Suitable for jobs that require high IP stability such as maintaining login status, raising numbers, managing social media accounts. Their static IP purity is high, 99.9% availability is not blowing.
– ipipgo Dynamic Residential Proxy: IP will be changed automatically at a certain frequency. Suitable for large-scale data collection, price monitoring, SEO analysis and other scenarios that require a large number of different IPs to avoid being blocked. Their dynamic IP pool is huge, with more than 90 million IPs to change at will.

In a nutshell.Choose static for stability, dynamic for blocking prevention. If you're in a long term stable business, go straight to ipipgo's static homes, spot on.

A few final words.

To be honest, the first time you try to configure a proxy on ROS, it's a bit of a detour, but once you've done it, you'll feel like you're in control of the entire network. The key is to choose the right proxy IP service provider.ipipgoOf all the ones I've used, it's considered very hassle-free, with IP quality and service online, especially their static residential IPs, which hardly ever drop out in scenarios that require a fixed IP.

Okay, that's it for the tutorial. Follow the steps step by step and you'll get there. If you get stuck somewhere, don't panic, go back and read the article again, or take a look at the official ipipgo documentation and you might get some inspiration. Good luck with your configuration!