IRC connection issues

stygiant · 29th August 2008, 14:32

hey,

I'm unable to connect to the IRC server because it says I've an open proxy:

Closing Link: stygiant[82.80.129.137] (User has been banned from privnet.org (Open proxy found on your host, please visit http://www.njabl.org/cgi-bin/lookup....=82.80.129.137))

how can I fix this?

thanks

Lachrymose · 29th August 2008, 14:42

try resetting your ip:

go to Start -> Run, and then type in "ipconfig /release" (without the quotes), and after that type "ipconfig /renew"

Hereshk · 29th August 2008, 14:47

I dont know if it could bypass the problem, but u might also try the web based chat to irc

www.mortalonline.com/irc

stygiant · 30th August 2008, 02:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lachrymose

try resetting your ip:

go to Start -> Run, and then type in "ipconfig /release" (without the quotes), and after that type "ipconfig /renew"

I did this, didn't work.

any other ideas how I can close this open proxy?

stygiant · 30th August 2008, 02:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hereshk

I dont know if it could bypass the problem, but u might also try the web based chat to irc

www.mortalonline.com/irc

same problem - says I'm banned due to the same open proxy.

Drakus · 30th August 2008, 08:15

My issue is I constantly get disconnected after a brief inactivity, but I only disconnects me when I return to type something and it logs me out. This only happens when I'm at home, at work I have no problems whatsoever. I've had absolutely no issues like this with connecting to other irc servers in the past.

stygiant · 30th August 2008, 10:51

I never used to have any issues, but since yesterday it's been saying that I've been banned due to an open proxy.

Asmodeus · 30th August 2008, 17:54

Explanation of an Open Proxy and the Ban: You are running some sort of Proxy, probably Wingate (or similar) or have been infected with some sort of Backdoor Trojan that has created an open proxy on your computer.
In either case the proxy is either misconfigured or has been purposely been left in an insecure state. In its current state it will allow anyone on the Internet, without any authentication, to use your connection as their own! Such Proxies are frequently abused by flooders, spammers, and morons that launch distributed denial of service attacks. This is why every client connecting to most IRC servers is scanned for an open Proxy, and G-Lined (Banned) when one is found.

The G-Line will most likely expire in about 24 hours. Once your Proxy is secured, you should be able to reconnect after a few days. If it isn't, you'll be banned again.

stygiant · 30th August 2008, 19:35

thanks for the info, but I can't seem to figure out how to secure it...any ideas?

29th August 2008, 14:32	#1 (permalink)
stygiant Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 53 Rep Power: 1	IRC connection issues hey, I'm unable to connect to the IRC server because it says I've an open proxy: Closing Link: stygiant[82.80.129.137] (User has been banned from privnet.org (Open proxy found on your host, please visit http://www.njabl.org/cgi-bin/lookup....=82.80.129.137)) how can I fix this? thanks

29th August 2008, 14:42	#2 (permalink)
Lachrymose Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SC, United States Guild: Aegis Imperium Playstyle: PK/PvP Age: 22 Posts: 2,275 Rep Power: 6	try resetting your ip: go to Start -> Run, and then type in "ipconfig /release" (without the quotes), and after that type "ipconfig /renew" __________________ /thread I'm putting every one of you that thinks I'm a girl on my KoS list come release... ________________________________________________ Killer 100.00%, Achiever 46.67%, Explorer 46.67%, Socializer 6.67%

30th August 2008, 08:15	#6 (permalink)
Drakus Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Guild: Scions Age: 30 Posts: 341 Rep Power: 2	My issue is I constantly get disconnected after a brief inactivity, but I only disconnects me when I return to type something and it logs me out. This only happens when I'm at home, at work I have no problems whatsoever. I've had absolutely no issues like this with connecting to other irc servers in the past. __________________ S.K.E.A. Breakdown: Socializer: 80% \| Killer: 60% \| Explorer: 53% \| Achiever: 7% PC: Vista Ultimate \| Intel Core2 2.4GHz \| 8800GT x 2 SLI \| 3GB RAM \| 24" LCD

30th August 2008, 17:54	#8 (permalink)
Asmodeus Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 211 Rep Power: 1	Explanation of an Open Proxy and the Ban: You are running some sort of Proxy, probably Wingate (or similar) or have been infected with some sort of Backdoor Trojan that has created an open proxy on your computer. In either case the proxy is either misconfigured or has been purposely been left in an insecure state. In its current state it will allow anyone on the Internet, without any authentication, to use your connection as their own! Such Proxies are frequently abused by flooders, spammers, and morons that launch distributed denial of service attacks. This is why every client connecting to most IRC servers is scanned for an open Proxy, and G-Lined (Banned) when one is found. The G-Line will most likely expire in about 24 hours. Once your Proxy is secured, you should be able to reconnect after a few days. If it isn't, you'll be banned again. __________________ Don't criticize what you can't understand

29th August 2008, 14:47	#3 (permalink)
Hereshk Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Quebec Age: 23 Posts: 53 Rep Power: 0	I dont know if it could bypass the problem, but u might also try the web based chat to irc www.mortalonline.com/irc

30th August 2008, 10:51	#7 (permalink)
stygiant Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 53 Rep Power: 1	I never used to have any issues, but since yesterday it's been saying that I've been banned due to an open proxy.

30th August 2008, 19:35	#9 (permalink)
stygiant Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 53 Rep Power: 1	thanks for the info, but I can't seem to figure out how to secure it...any ideas?