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The Argent Dragon | 02-22-2010 10:15 AM
Can't access gun sites at the office... Dammit, a new router has been installed (along with some new server software) and I can't access any gun sites.......it's blocked because it's defined as a 'weapon'. Anyone else run into these type of issues ? I know it's not our makeshift IT guy because they're not that savy to restrict anything. :36_1_28:

The Argent Dragon | 02-22-2010 10:18 AM
Re: Can't access gun sites at the office ! Well, it looks like Sportsmans Guide works........but everything else including my favorite ammo sites are restricted. :thumb.aspx:

JJ_ | 02-22-2010 10:36 AM
Re: Can't access gun sites at the office... Same prob here... I use this: http://hidemyass.com/

The Argent Dragon | 02-22-2010 10:40 AM
Re: Can't access gun sites at the office... Yeah, I figured a proxy would be required. It just pisses me off that this 'wireless' router straight out of the box has a default to restrict weapons. Now pr0n, I can see, but what if you're searching hunting rifles on your lunch hour ??? :bear_angry:

mayhem | 02-22-2010 10:50 AM
Re: Can't access gun sites at the office... Very possible that whomever set it up also installed "OpenDNS". Much faster DNS routing but it allows some DNS's to be blocked. You would need the signin info to change the settings.

Dave Thomas | 02-22-2010 10:51 AM
Re: Can't access gun sites at the office... March madness is almost here, time to run around and lock down content filtering. Try using an anonymous proxy service like JAP: http://anon.inf.tu-dresden.de/index_en.html Yeah it's slow but it hides your traffic, or consider TOR. That is if your IT Guy is really clueless. If he's not and lying, he'll detect you using these programs in a heartbeat!

The Argent Dragon | 02-22-2010 11:06 AM
Re: Can't access gun sites at the office... Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave Thomas (Post 2193094) March madness is almost here, time to run around and lock down content filtering. Try using an anonymous proxy service like JAP: http://anon.inf.tu-dresden.de/index_en.html
Well, got this (same result with hidemyass as well) Trend Micro URL Filter Trend Micro URL Filter has blocked the requested Web URL by Credibility Level. URL: http://anon.inf.tu-dresden.de/index_en.html Category: Hacking / Proxy Avoidance Credibility Level: Dangerous

latitude22 | 02-22-2010 11:11 AM
Re: Can't access gun sites at the office... Good, now get to work!!! lol j/k

Ares | 02-22-2010 11:26 AM
Re: Can't access gun sites at the office... I just set up my home computer as a proxy, and forward the traffic through an open port. Problem solved.

Twisted Avatar | 02-22-2010 11:34 AM
Re: Can't access gun sites at the office... Cant you just bring in a laptop with your own wifi??? T

The Argent Dragon | 02-22-2010 11:38 AM
Re: Can't access gun sites at the office... Quote:
Originally Posted by Twisted Avatar (Post 2193162) Cant you just bring in a laptop with your own wifi??? T
Funny you say that and 'YES' I could and might just do that. The whole thing started with the installation of the new Wi-Fi router called Sonciwall which apparently has web restrictions built-in. Oh wait, I wonder if those restrictions would be there on the Wi-Fi ?!?! :thumb.aspx:

tulsamal | 02-22-2010 01:10 PM
Re: Can't access gun sites at the office... Quote:
Oh wait, I wonder if those restrictions would be there on the Wi-Fi ?!?!
Yes, I would say they would. You would still be going through the same corporate internet access servers. It would only work if you can access an outside WiFi signal. Like from the hotel next door, etc. Gregg

Avalon | 02-22-2010 01:14 PM
Re: Can't access gun sites at the office... Quote:
Originally Posted by Twisted Avatar (Post 2193162) Cant you just bring in a laptop with your own wifi??? T
I do that at Hospital and the filters on the wifi are much stricter then on the regular network..

Twisted Avatar | 02-22-2010 01:17 PM
Re: Can't access gun sites at the office... Quote:
Originally Posted by tulsamal (Post 2193306) Yes, I would say they would. You would still be going through the same corporate internet access servers. It would only work if you can access an outside WiFi signal. Like from the hotel next door, etc. Gregg
Dam that sucks I was at a Whole Food just the other day and I couldnt use my Wifi Card. Everthing was routed through the WF internet I didnt know what to make of it so I didnt use their service portal. Scared the crap outta me. T

oboshoe | 02-22-2010 01:49 PM
Re: Can't access gun sites at the office... Quote:
Originally Posted by The Argent Dragon (Post 2193084) Yeah, I figured a proxy would be required. It just pisses me off that this 'wireless' router straight out of the box has a default to restrict weapons. Now pr0n, I can see, but what if you're searching hunting rifles on your lunch hour ??? :bear_angry:
Thats not how routers work. To add the additional level of functionality to block certain web sites takes a conscious decision and implementation.

oboshoe | 02-22-2010 01:50 PM
Re: Can't access gun sites at the office... Quote:
Originally Posted by mayhem (Post 2193092) Very possible that whomever set it up also installed "OpenDNS". Much faster DNS routing but it allows some DNS's to be blocked. You would need the signin info to change the settings.
If thats the case, then just manually change your dns settings to a different DNS. google dns is 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4 its quite fast and does no filtering.

<SLV> | 02-22-2010 02:17 PM
Re: Can't access gun sites at the office... Local library does the same thing. I had a talk with the female librarian -- she said it was to protect the children. I explained that the 2nd amendment exists to teach children to protect themselves.

The Argent Dragon | 02-22-2010 02:34 PM
Re: Can't access gun sites at the office... Quote:
Originally Posted by <SLV> (Post 2193425) Local library does the same thing. I had a talk with the female librarian -- she said it was to protect the children. I explained that the 2nd amendment exists to teach children to protect themselves.
At my daughter's previous school, the children were prohibited from using the word 'gun' and it was treated the same as a curse or swear word ! :confused_ma:

<SLV> | 02-22-2010 04:24 PM
Re: Can't access gun sites at the office... Quote:
Originally Posted by The Argent Dragon (Post 2193448) At my daughter's previous school, the children were prohibited from using the word 'gun' and it was treated the same as a curse or swear word ! :confused_ma:
My 2-year-old's favorite word right now is "gun"! http://i495.photobucket.com/albums/r...s_slr/mary.jpg

Rebel Yarr | 02-22-2010 05:48 PM
Re: Can't access gun sites at the office... Most corps have a "guest" wifi network these days - for vistors. Just ask how you get on that....barring that option you will need to get some cellular Internet service. I've been debating doing this vs use the corp pc for personal surfing.... but I just don't feel like buying a new laptop and paying $60 /mo. for the service - but might do it here soon and kill my home service would like some 4G to get out before doing that though.

wallew | 02-22-2010 06:22 PM
Re: Can't access gun sites at the office... Quote:
Originally Posted by Rebel Yarr (Post 2193766) Most corps have a "guest" wifi network these days - for vistors. Just ask how you get on that....barring that option you will need to get some cellular Internet service. I've been debating doing this vs use the corp pc for personal surfing.... but I just don't feel like buying a new laptop and paying $60 /mo. for the service - but might do it here soon and kill my home service would like some 4G to get out before doing that though.
I just ordered a 'Go Book III'. But I did it so the wife could use the home computer at her convenience. Here's the thread I started about it. http://goldismoney.info/forums/showt...09#post2193809 I will be posting my experiences and pix once it arrives. Has built in wifi, the ability to add two different air cards (PCM/CIA slots?) and if you use it in your vehicle via the 'hot dock' you can add an side antenna FOR the air card (s).

NOOB | 02-22-2010 07:05 PM
Re: Can't access gun sites at the office... No gun sites huh? What about chainsaws, kitchen knifes, tractors--other tools What about golf clubs, tennis rackets and basketballs-other recreation equipment. What about the rest of the constitution? I am glad I don't have to deal with an employers bullshit. Raise hell about it. As much as you love guns, if someone else at work can look at my little pony websites you should be able to look at your interests also.

Agrippa | 02-22-2010 07:17 PM
Re: Can't access gun sites at the office... I have this restriction at work as well. I feel much safer knowing that my fellow employees cannot download a gun and go on a killing rampage.

Lt Dan | 02-22-2010 07:26 PM
Re: Can't access gun sites at the office... I recently bought a new wireless router, when I installed it software came bundled with it that blocked my excess to some sites (gun sites were some) and required that I type in a password to get on them. That really sucked for me, since I'm the only wi-fi user on it. A power outage cause me to have to reset the unit. Zapped the software package and opened up the router. I never reinstalled the software and for what I need the router it works fine. I think maybe the software people are trying to, by design, get us used to being censored.

ohioarmedneutrality | 02-22-2010 11:12 PM
Re: Can't access gun sites at the office... I've had the same exact problem at my job. In fact, it sometimes interferes with research I am doing. This one time I had to look something up on a website and it triggered the block on the "gambling/games" category or some such nonsense. I had to go ask the tech guys for access to the website and for their benefit I explained in detail why I needed to go there. The tech guys were OK with it, but then a little bit later human resources calls me up and wants me to explain it to them too. If I didn't value my job... :moon: I know they occasionally read employee email. I once made a point of emailing a coworker how the block on "weapons" websites must have been made up by some limp-wristed, pants-wetting p&$$y. Still employed...for now.

Dave Thomas | 02-23-2010 01:34 AM
Re: Can't access gun sites at the office... Quote:
Originally Posted by The Argent Dragon (Post 2193121) Well, got this (same result with hidemyass as well) Trend Micro URL Filter Trend Micro URL Filter has blocked the requested Web URL by Credibility Level. URL: http://anon.inf.tu-dresden.de/index_en.html Category: Hacking / Proxy Avoidance Credibility Level: Dangerous
Sorry about that Argent, Apparently Trend Micro now classifies this proxy program as a threat. This seems to me to be more about corporate compliance than actually keeping your computer safe, because for the life of me I don't know why a hacker would load JAP to proxy with when there are literally hundreds of better ways to do it. We may need to get you a list of working proxies. Only problem is they go down like a cheap hooker on shore leave.

The Argent Dragon | 02-23-2010 09:43 AM
Re: Can't access gun sites at the office... Quote:
Originally Posted by Lt Dan (Post 2193921) I think maybe the software people are trying to, by design, get us used to being censored.
Bingo, this is the very same thought after I did some searching on Sonciwall. Here's the message: Quote:
This site has been blocked by the network administrator. URL: http://www.aimsurplus.com/ Block reason: Forbidden Category "Weapons" If you believe the below web site is rated incorrectly click here

nickelless | 02-23-2010 11:08 AM
Re: Can't access gun sites at the office... Do you guys feel comfortable about the prospect of your employer knowing you're surfing weapons sites while at the office?? Having said that, though... I was at a restaurant with wi-fi a few days ago and tried to access Gunbroker.com but it was blocked by their system because it was a weapons-related site. So I typed "Gunbroker.com" into Google's search box, clicked on the "cached" link and pulled the site right up, I'm guessing because their wi-fi system was able to view the URL I typed in (Google) but not the results of the Google search itself.

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